Health

That is the question, right? Whether the abdominal circumference measurement should be included in the Air Force fitness assessment is a highly debated topic. It is such a hot-button issue that Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody spoke on the topic when he visited Ramstein in March. He mentioned the Air Force “has appointed a team of experts to evaluate whether or not the waist measurement should be tied to the fitness test.”

The 86th Medical Group commander, Col. Christine Taylor, will deem the medical campuses on Ramstein smoke free in accordance with Air Force Instruction 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force.

Surrounded by his Air Force Warrior Games teammates, training to represent his service in archery, rifle shooting and sitting volleyball, Tech. Sgt. Alex Gaud-Torres feels like an Airman again.

It has been nearly a year since the Patient Centered Medical Home concept was introduced throughout the Army’s Medical Command European footprint.

The Army and Air Force are teaming up to offer a joint Expectant Parent Orientation beginning May 21. The orientation will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Chapel.

Over the past 20 years, researchers, scientists and medical providers have worked tirelessly to understand the multiple symptoms and difficulties parents are faced with when trying to understand their child’s behavior that can be difficult, confusing, conflicting, odd and unexplained.

Prescription drug use has increased over the years in the military. About 17 percent of military personnel reported misusing prescription drugs. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be observed locally and nationwide April 27.