Post Tagged with: "Landstuhl Regional Medical Center"

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Photo by Phil A. JonesClinical Nurse Transition Program students practice patient assessment on a high-fidelity manikin at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center  Simulation Center where 496 students have logged 1,280 training hours since the center opened in July 2014.

Simulated training hones LRMC real-world medical care

by Lt. Col. Laura Lien
86th Medical Squadron Simulation and Trauma Training chief

High fidelity manikin Martha Smith, a 48-year-old female who arrived at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center emergency room two days ago, was admitted to determine whether she has congestive heart failure or an adverse reaction to calcium channel blocker therapy. Martha is complaining about shortness of breath, has extensive swelling in her lower extremities and a 10-year history of mild to high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

March 19, 2015 ×

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Photo by Phil A. JonesA behavioral health specialist aims his weapon during a demonstration provided by Maj. (Dr.) Michael Valdovinos to show how Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy can be used to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

VRET helps resolve PTSD by recreating traumatic events

by Chuck Roberts
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

For those who think they are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a new form of help is available at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center where they can recreate the look, sounds and smells of a deployed environment to help patients revisit and cope with events that have affected them so profoundly.

March 12, 2015 ×

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Members of the KMC take part in the world premiere and free screening of the new Disney movie, “McFarland, USA,” Feb. 7 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Heaton Hall Auditorium. Jim Caldwell, senior vice president of Walt Disney Communications, introduced the movie, saying it was an honor to premiere it in the KMC.

Disney world premiere hits home for local family

by Ronnie Schelby
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Members of the KMC were invited to view the world premiere and free screening of the new Disney movie, “McFarland, USA,” Feb. 7 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Heaton Hall Auditorium. About 30 people viewed the film.

February 26, 2015 ×

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TBI awareness event features open house, panel discussion

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

To kick off Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic will host a panel discussion with a keynote speaker and Traumatic Brain Injury subject matter experts from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Bruno’s Pasta Bar, Bldg. 3780 on LRMC. Light refreshments will be served.

February 26, 2015 ×

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Photo by Phil JonesErica Taylor, nurse director for the Telehealth program at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, demonstrates how the Telehealth cart otoscope conducts a real-time tympanic membrane exam. On screen is Physician Assistant Steven Cain who, from a remote location, can see and evaluate the patient and provide an appropriate plan of care.

Telehealth brings long distance specialists to you

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Telehealth is paving the way for the future of military medicine in Europe Regional Medical Command. Telehealth bridges the geographical distances between patients and specialty care providers, increases patient access to care, and supports mission readiness.

January 22, 2015 ×

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What to do when you have (or think you have) the flu

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

You wake up feeling really rotten. You know the flu season is in full swing, but you’re not really sure whether it’s the flu or just a nasty cold that got you down. Army medical officials offer the following guidance on what to do if you think you or your children have seasonal flu or flu-like symptoms.

January 8, 2015 ×

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LRMC Women’s Care Service reopens Monday

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

The Women’s Care Service at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center will reopen Monday. This specialized service, which is open to all beneficiaries, including retirees, retiree family members and Department of Defense civilians, provides open access to women’s health services in the KMC without a referral from a primary care manager.

January 8, 2015 ×

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Photo by Sgt. Daniel ColeSenior U.S. military leaders, German dignitaries and former wounded U.S. service members turn the first shovels of earth Oct. 24 to mark the start of construction of the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Medical Center that will replace Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and the Ramstein Air Base Clinic.

Groundbreaking ceremony marks new medical center

by Chuck Roberts
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

The last time ground was broken for a major military medical center in Europe was 1951 when Germany and other nations were still recovering from the devastation of World War II.

October 30, 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 ×