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How are you protecting your heart?

How are you protecting your heart?

According to studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. About one in four deaths can be attributed to heart disease. “Women and men experience heart attacks differently,” said Lt. Col. Renee Howell, Army Public Health Nursing […]

February 12, 2021 ×

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Pre-travel COVID-19 testing at Enlisted Club

Pre-travel COVID-19 testing at Enlisted Club

The 86th Healthcare Operations Squadron deployed Airmen to provide a rapid COVID-19 testing clinic for Air Force personnel preparing to travel to the United States on official orders. The Centers for Disease Control now requires all air passengers age two and up to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test […]

February 5, 2021 ×

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Medical Minute: Update on medical mask policy, support from volunteers

Medical Minute: Update on medical mask policy, support from volunteers

This week the installation implemented the host nation’s medical mask policy. Now certain establishments both in the local community as well as on base require a higher-level mask than just the fabric face covering. Examples on base include the KMCC, Commissaries, Shoppette, Post Office, places of worship, and the Ramstein […]

February 5, 2021 ×

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Medical command Soldier reflects on time as Army nurse

Medical command Soldier reflects on time as Army nurse

The U.S. Army Nurse Corps anniversary on Feb. 2 celebrates Army nurses who have served honorably in a variety of situations, from war to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, as well as in times of peace. The nurse corps was formally recognized on Feb. 2, 1901. For Capt. Ashley […]

February 5, 2021 ×

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Physical therapy: Run, walk, run again

Physical therapy: Run, walk, run again

In all my life, I never thought I’d need physical therapy. Sure, I struggled with some aspects of exercising. Not everyone’s built the same. Despite that, I was still surprised when my shins and back decided to give out on me during a regular physical training session. Imagine burning-hot jagged […]

January 29, 2021 ×

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Prevent delay, update TRICARE today

Prevent delay, update TRICARE today

Out of the nearly 3,000 service members who arrived at Ramstein Air Base, in 2020, more than 450 members and their families have not enrolled in the TRICARE Overseas Program. Checking off this simple administrative task can save time and money in the long run. While members must perform a […]

January 29, 2021 ×

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Operation GRIT 2021 toolkit: Continuing to develop resiliency, relationships

Operation GRIT 2021 toolkit: Continuing to develop resiliency, relationships

In late 2018, Operation GRIT was implemented across U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bases. It replaced facilitator-led training for a more hands-on approach from frontline supervisors and commanders to enable more meaningful conversations in small group discussions using Check 6 topics. “We remain steadfast in our […]

January 29, 2021 ×

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Medical Minute: Update on influenza vaccinations, COVID testing for pre-travel

Medical Minute: Update on influenza vaccinations, COVID testing for pre-travel

Thanks to everyone who came to get their influenza vaccine last week! We immunized more than 6,000 people from across the KMC. It was a huge success, and we thank our Landstuhl Regional Medical Center teammates for their collaboration. There will be other (smaller venue) opportunities in the coming weeks […]

January 29, 2021 ×

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86 MDG receives more COVID-19 vaccines

86 MDG receives more COVID-19 vaccines

     

January 22, 2021 ×

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Medical Minute: Update on vaccine progress, COVID testing requirements

Medical Minute: Update on vaccine progress, COVID testing requirements

I hope everyone was able to get some rest this past weekend. This week is a busy one for your 86th Medical Group medics. Not only are we into week three of the initial shipment of COVID-19 vaccines, but we are simultaneously running a joint influenza shot line with our […]

January 22, 2021 ×