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Suicide prevention is best addressed year-round

Suicide prevention is best addressed year-round

Story and photo by Mary Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

It’s a myth that suicide ideations are more prevalent during the holidays, but what about after the holidays? “Suicide rates are typically lowest in December, but begin increasing in the spring and fall,” said U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Suicide Prevention Program Manager Yancy Chandler. “But it is something that should […]

January 10, 2019 ×

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Healthy eating during the holidays

Healthy eating during the holidays

By Lisa Fisher
Health Educator
Wiesbaden Army Wellness Center

One of the biggest challenges we face during the holidays is eating healthy. We are more likely to indulge at this time of year at holiday parties, family meals and Christmas markets. Many of the typical holiday foods and beverages provide us with minimal essential nutrients and are high in […]

December 20, 2018 ×

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Medical care while traveling for the holidays

Medical care while traveling for the holidays

by Michelle Cyr
Wiesbaden TRICARE Service Center
and Bonnie DeJesus
LRMC Host Nation Patient Liaison

As many of us begin making travel plans this holiday season, it is important to know what to do in case you, your family members or your visitors need medical care away from home. Active duty service members and their families Active duty military and their family members enrolled in […]

December 20, 2018 ×

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RHCE defines MTF priorities of care

RHCE defines MTF priorities of care

by Regional Health Command Europe
Public Affairs

Regional Health Command Europe provides high quality health care for active duty service members and their families and ensures Soldiers are medically-ready to support their mission. Additionally, Army Military Treatment Facilities in Europe provide care to retirees, family members enrolled in TRICARE Select and non-TRICARE beneficiaries on a space-available basis. […]

November 1, 2018 ×

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Two women, their fight against breast cancer

Two women, their fight against breast cancer

Story and photo by
Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of this, two courageous women told their stories of pain and perseverance in their battle with breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. Also, […]

November 1, 2018 ×

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Smile, it’s dental hygiene month

Smile, it’s dental hygiene month

By Gabrielle Fiorella
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Ramstein Dental Clinic is promoting Dental Hygiene Month for the month of October. Dental Hygiene month is an effort to celebrate the work dental hygienists do and helps raise awareness on the importance of good oral health. “This year, the clinic is focusing on four routines that can […]

October 25, 2018 ×

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Stay vigilant for African Swine Fever

Stay vigilant for African Swine Fever

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Scientists recently found wild boar in Belgium, roughly 37 miles from the German border, which tested positive for a deadly illness, African Swine Fever. The virus, which is only transmitted between pigs and their wild relatives, poses no risk to humans, but is 100 percent fatal to swine. Seeing as […]

October 18, 2018 ×

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Flu vaccine community events scheduled for KMC

Flu vaccine community events scheduled for KMC

by Stacy M. Sanning
Regional Health Command Europe

Fall is officially here and the colder temperatures usher in the annual flu season. The flu vaccine is expected to arrive soon so the Army and Air Force medical teams have scheduled numerous vaccination events throughout the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Due to delays caused by Hurricane Florence, scheduled event dates […]

October 11, 2018 ×

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Ramstein observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Ramstein observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, when members of the military community work together to increase awareness of an issue that can often be overlooked. Domestic Violence Awareness Month traces its roots back to October 1981 as the “Day of Unity,” with the intent to end violence against women and […]

October 4, 2018 ×

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LRMC miracle patient making strides

LRMC miracle patient making strides

by Kathryn Gifford
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center team witnessed what some would call miracles this summer as a severely wounded patient cheated death at every turn and did what no one could have imagined. One year later, he continues to amaze LRMC medical staff. Iveri Buadze, a Senior Lieutenant in the Republic […]

September 27, 2018 ×