News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Increased opportunities for surgical procedures are currently available at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center for retirees, Department of Defense civilian employees and family members.
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