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Photo by Ed DrohanHeinz Stahl (left), U.S. Public Health Command Region-Europe laboratory director, points out some of the new features in the unit’s renovated soil testing laboratory at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center to Col. Randall Rietcheck (center), PHCR-E deputy commander, and Brig. Gen. Norvell Coots (right), Europe Regional Medical Command commander, after a ceremony dedicating the facility Oct. 15. The labs, which conduct soil and water testing for units throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East, are housed in a building that was originally built as a barracks for the German army in 1938. The ceremony also dedicated the new customer service wing to Dr. Charles Statham, who was the laboratory director for more than 20 years before retiring recently.

Renovated lab facility opens at LRMC

October 23, 2014 ×

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Senior Airman Travis Pettis, 86th Medical Support Squadron radiology technologist, positions an X-ray tube over a simulated patient Sept. 24 on Ramstein. The 86th MDSS takes X-rays to detect broken bones, fractures and even illnesses such as pneumonia.

Radiology keeps Airmen deployment ready

Story and photo by Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Whether a broken bone or an annual chest X-ray for a flyer, the 86th Medical Support Squadron Radiology Clinic is crucial in keeping Airmen healthy and deployable.

October 16, 2014 ×

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Courtesy photo

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

by the 86th Medical Group

The American Cancer Society estimates the number of breast cancer diagnoses in 2014 will be 232,670. Approximately 40,000 women will lose their lives to this disease this year. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, second only to lung cancer.

October 16, 2014 ×

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LRMC hosts health fair, open house next week

by Joe Swinfen
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Physical Therapy

Are you at risk for a musculoskeletal injury? Are you eating healthy meals? Would you like to learn more about what occupational therapy can do for you? All of these questions can be answered at an upcoming health fair scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in Heaton Auditorium at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

October 16, 2014 ×

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Increased surgery access at LRMC

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Increased opportunities for surgical procedures are currently available at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center for retirees, Department of Defense civilian employees and family members.

October 9, 2014 ×

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Flu vaccine events scheduled for KMC

Flu vaccine events are being held at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center during the month of October, and Army and Air Force medical officials have developed plans for all service members and civilians to receive their vaccination.

October 2, 2014 ×

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Photo by Brandon BeachMaj. Gen. John R. O’Connor (right), commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, receives his flu shot from Sgt. Pierre Jean, health care specialist with U.S. Army Health Clinic-Kaiserslautern, during a 21st TSC command senior leader forum Sept. 18 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh.

21st TSC holds command forum; flu shot season underway

October 2, 2014 ×

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Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daylena RicksStaff Sgt. Taylor Walter, 86th Medical Squadron medical technician, conducts an assessment on an infant. An assessment consists of basic vital sign checks: heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure. Walter recorded the information to show the infant’s progress.

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September 25, 2014 ×

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Photos by Senior Airman Michael StuartSenior Airman Danielle Marsh, 86th Aerospace Medical Squadron public health technician, looks through an optical refractor during an optometry demonstration. Doctors at the clinic see an average of 50 patients a day. As U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa’s largest optometry clinic, they treat anyone from 5 years and older for anything from retraining physicals to school screenings.

86th Medical Group

by Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As the largest U.S. Air Force overseas clinic, the 86th Medical Group has made its footprints visible across 93 other countries, showing its expansive capabilities.

September 25, 2014 ×

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Suicide Prevention Month: risk, protective factors

by Capt. Rachel Wiley and Capt. Allison Valdovinos
86th Medical Group suicide prevention program managers

Although no one is immune to the adverse effects of prolonged, excessive stress, some service members are at greater risk for suicide than others.

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