Health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease, hypertension and stroke, is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.

The fall season is in full swing with winter rapidly approaching. The desire to stay put in your warm home on your comfy couch probably sounds more appealing than going out in chilly weather. Less daylight and colder temperatures tend to have most of us retreat inside accompanied by the latest Netflix series with some warm cocoa or Gluehwein. Sounds nice, right?

Army and Air Force medical officials are developing plans for all service members, family members, Department of Defense civilians and other eligible beneficiaries in the KMC to receive the flu vaccination. Multiple flu vaccination opportunities will be available throughout the KMC. Times, dates and locations will be publicized once the flu schedule is finalized.

The school year is approaching, and the 86th Airlift Wing Safety office wants to remind Kaiserslautern Military Community members to advise children on safety concerns during their commute to school.

  Whether you’re a new arrival to USAG Rheinland-Pfalz or a longtime resident, there are new access to care initiatives and existing quality services at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center you should know about, to include: Enhanced Access Clinic The Enhanced Access Clinic opened in March to better serve our TRICARE […]

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY » A Military Life Cycle Briefing: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC TUESDAY » eintegration Briefing: 9 to 10:30 a.m., IDRC » redeployment Briefing: 1 to 3 p.m., IDRC […]

June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to think about this common problem.