News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Chaplains’ offices are a safe space. Chaplains have a higher level of confidentiality and are not allowed to share private conversations held in counseling sessions, and as a spiritual advisor, ensuring everyone’s right to confidential counseling. The 86th Airlift Wing Chaplain Corps at Ramstein Air Base specifically focuses on building […]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and a fitting time to draw awareness to something that affects many service members — Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. According to the American Psychiatric Association, PTSD is a disorder that can occur after a person has been exposed to actual or threatened death, injury, or […]
Are you living in Germany? Are you planning to have a child? If so, there are some important updates about midwife services TRICARE covers for families in Germany. “In Germany, there’s a new cultural exemption that covers German midwife providers under the TRICARE Overseas Program,” said Michael Griffin, program analyst […]
The COVID-19 pandemic drove the largest drop in childhood immunizations worldwide in 30 years, and health officials are urging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their shots as they return to more normal routines. “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, children have fallen behind on their […]
The Armed Services Blood Program conducted a blood drive Aug. 29-30, at Ramstein Air Base. A team from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center traveled to RAB to collect units of blood from service members, dependents, and DOD civilians from Team Ramstein. The Landstuhl ASBP at LRMC is the sole provider of […]
The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe. Monkeypox is primarily spread from person-to-person through prolonged close contact with an infectious rash, scabs or […]
You may be exercising and not even know it. Running around, walking down the hall or playing hoops, dancing and yoga all count as exercise. Keeping active and moving is good for your body. Your body needs your help, so let’s get moving! Are you a couch potato? Being active […]
The 86th Medical Group is now offering the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, which has been authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to members 18 years and older in the Kaiserslautern Military Community.
A change in eligibility welcomes new and former blood donors The Armed Services Blood Program is now welcoming blood donors who were previously deferred due to certain time spent, or blood transfusions received, in the UK, France or Ireland. Previously, the FDA recommended deferring blood donors with potential risk of […]
Summer isn’t quite over yet, but it’s almost back-to-school season. For parents, this means that it’s time to make a list of all the things your child needs for the new school year. As you begin to shop for new notebooks, pencils, binders, and clothes, don’t forget your child’s school-related […]
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