Health

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and this year the focus is on defeating cavities as a family.

The flu vaccine is still available to active-duty members and eligible beneficiaries through the Ramstein immunizations clinic.

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.

Being fit to fight and maintaining a great physical foundation is an imperative pillar of the RUfit program, an Air Force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa intiative focusing on health and wellness.

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.

The Women’s Care Service at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center will reopen Monday. This specialized service, which is open to all beneficiaries, including retirees, retiree family members and Department of Defense civilians, provides open access to women’s health services in the KMC without a referral from a primary care manager.

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.