Health

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.

The goal of the 86th Medical Group has always been to meet the health care needs of patients and their families by providing the best possible medical care while ensuring access to the services.

When a baby’s first set of teeth begin to break through the gums it is referred to as teething. Teething usually begins around 6 months of age. However, it is not uncommon for teething to begin between 3 and 12 months of age.

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.

Christmas market food stalls; plates of festive cookies, pies, cakes and candies; parties; and celebrations all tempt us during the holiday season. If adults feel inclined to indulge in lots of treats this time of year, consider what most children feel: free reign! Adults may worry about the consequences in […]

Children require a constant balance between giving them attention and intentionally ignoring them — this task is difficult to master. A parent’s motivation to raise happy children often is at odds with teaching them how to be responsible.
Raising a child also taxes your wallet. A 2014 U.S. Department of Agriculture report estimated that new, middle income parents will spend around $241,080 to raise their child. The cost of caring for children has risen almost 3 percent in the past three years alone, and that doesn’t even include the cost of college.
Parents don’t enjoy spending so much, but they tend to feel guilty if their children don’t have modern day amenities. Confusion and being conflicted are common. For example, parents grumble about cell phones but continue to pay the monthly fees. They complain about video game use but purchase systems for main holidays.

They say knowledge is power. No statement holds more truth than when speaking about diabetes mellitus, typically referred to as diabetes. In the month of November, the 86th Medical Group would like to increase your awareness about diabetes.