by Maj. Lisa Gonzales and Katherine Coughlin
Certified Nurse Midwives, Landstuhl Regional
Medical Center
Midwifery has been mentioned since the very beginning in stories, on cave walls and in literature. After all, midwife means “with woman.” Nurse midwives have been practicing in the United States since the 1920s. You may think that midwives only support mothers giving birth in the home setting. But did […]
October 5, 2017 ×
by Ramstein Family Advocacy
Domestic abuse does not discriminate. People of all ages, race, gender, socioeconomic status and rank experience physical, emotional and sexual abuse by their intimate partners. Being in an abusive relationship can leave people feeling alone and afraid. The Department of Defense has established reporting options to help support victims of domestic abuse. These options are restricted and unrestricted reporting.
October 5, 2017 ×
Provided by
TRICARE Communications
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE plan on Jan. 1, 2018. If you want to enroll in a TRICARE plan or change coverage after Jan. 1, 2018, you’ll need to take action to enroll in the plan of your choice.
October 5, 2017 ×
by Landstuhl Regional
Medical Center
The flu vaccine has arrived and will be offered to the Kaiserslautern Military Community at numerous events throughout the area. Patients may also receive the vaccine during scheduled appointments in their primary care clinics as well as the Immunization, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatric clinics.
October 5, 2017 ×
Story and photo by
Thomas Panker
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs Office
Dr. Tina Dang Aldana has always considered herself a ‘teacher at heart,’ and her positon as traumatic brain injury optometrist at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center utilizes that skill set with every patient she treats. This passion was also fueled by the loss of her brother-in-law who was the first and only optometrist killed in action while serving with the U.S. armed forces. Her background includes degrees in Education and a Doctor of Optometry, combined with training in ocular disease and neuro-optometry, which led to pursuing specialized care for TBI patients.
September 28, 2017 ×