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AF nurses, medical technicians lead the way

by Lt. Col. Lester Loreto
86th Medical Group chief nurse

Each day, nurses step forward embracing new technologies, resolving emerging issues and accepting ever-changing roles in their profession. They lead the way for their patients, colleagues and organizations as a whole. The theme for this year’s Nurses Week is “Nurses Leading the Way.”

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Food allergy support group aims to increase awareness in KMC

by Capt. Royal Reff
10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs

In June 2008, Liz Boisvert was juggling the responsibilities of being a military spouse stationed far from home and the increased responsibilities of being a new mom.

May 1, 2014 ×

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Insanity fitness instructor Renee Grande participates in Zumba class with her daughter, Madeline, April 21 at the Vogelweh Crossroads Skating Rink. The class welcomes both young children and their parents.

Military spouses increase resiliency through Zumba

by Staff Sgt. Tramel S. Garrett
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

After giving birth to two children, Cheryl Cubol needed to lose some baby weight. Like some moms, she was OK with her appearance but noticed her weight gain affected quality
time with her children.

May 1, 2014 ×

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The Ramstein Health and Wellness Center now offers a healthy lifestyle class for anyone who wants to learn more about eating the right foods to get healthy. During the class, members will be able to see different menus from restaurants and correct portion sizes for foods they eat.

HAWC makes healthy lifestyles easy

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Eating right and staying healthy may seem difficult at times, but the Ramstein Health and Wellness Center specialists are here to help members of the KMC. They now provide a healthy lifestyle class to teach people the information they need to get their body in tip top shape.

April 10, 2014 ×

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Transitional health care benefits for service members, families

Courtesy of TRICARE

The Department of Defense has several transitional health care programs to assist service members and their families as they prepare for civilian life.

April 10, 2014 ×

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‘Supplement’ your knowledge

by Capt. Jeremy F. Brooks
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

Every Service member knows certain basic skills to survive in combat. Knowledge of dietary supplements is another matter.

April 3, 2014 ×

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Staying fit Bokwa style

Photos by Airman 1st Class
Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Force Support Squadron invited Bokwa creator and co-CEO Paul Mavi to instruct fitness classes March 20 on Ramstein.

April 3, 2014 ×

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Fluoride: Why is it so important in our daily oral hygiene?

by Capt. Wah-Yung Tsang
General dentist

Fluoride is a natural element that strengthens tooth enamel to become more resistant to cavities, and it helps repair or re-harden enamel in order to arrest the early cavities.

March 20, 2014 ×

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Tech. Sgt. Mariah Pike, 86th Airlift Wing self aid and buddy care adviser, explains to attendees of the 29th annual Aerospace Medicine Summit and NATO Science and Technology Organization Technical Course some of the capabilities of human simulators March 10 outside the Hercules Theater. Pike also demonstrated how the simulators are used to train Airmen.

Human simulators featured at international medical summit

Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. James M. Hodgman
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

More than 170 members of the international medical community from 16 nations filled Ramstein’s Hercules Theater March 10 for the first day of the 29th Ramstein Aerospace Medicine Summit and NATO Science and Technology Organization Technical Course.

March 20, 2014 ×

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‘Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right’

by Maj. Risa Riepma
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Nutrition Care Division

What does the slogan “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right” mean to you?

Consumer research has found the taste of food is more important to consumers than nutrition content in terms of making food choices. How do we enjoy the taste of food and still eat healthy or “right?” Believe it or not, it can be done.

March 13, 2014 ×
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