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86th MDG campus goes tobacco-free

Compiled from staff reports
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Medical Group commander, Col. Christine Taylor, will deem the medical campuses on Ramstein smoke free in accordance with Air Force Instruction 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force.

May 16, 2013 ×

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National Women’s Health Week set for May 12 to 18

National Women’s Health Week takes place from Sunday to May 18 with Monday designated as National Women’s Health Day.

May 9, 2013 ×

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Photo by Desiree Palacios

Tech. Sgt. Alex Gaud-Torres checks out his target during the Warrior Games training camp held in Colorado Springs, Colo., Apr. 16. Gaud-Torres resides at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.

Games make injured man feel like Airman again

Surrounded by his Air Force Warrior Games teammates, training to represent his service in archery, rifle shooting and sitting volleyball, Tech. Sgt. Alex Gaud-Torres feels like an Airman again.

May 9, 2013 ×

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Family Medicine Clinic emphasizes patient-centered care at LRMC

It has been nearly a year since the Patient Centered Medical Home concept was introduced throughout the Army’s Medical Command European footprint.

May 2, 2013 ×

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86th Medical Group highlights Mental Health Awareness Month

by Carmen Schott
Ramstein Family Advocacy

Being resilient has to do with taking care of ourselves. If we do not take care of our own health, emotional state and stress level, then we are not able to truly take care of others in our lives.

May 2, 2013 ×

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Expectant Parent Orientation comes to LRMC

The Army and Air Force are teaming up to offer a joint Expectant Parent Orientation beginning May 21. The orientation will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Chapel.

April 19, 2013 ×

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Learn the signs of autism, act early

Over the past 20 years, researchers, scientists and medical providers have worked tirelessly to understand the multiple symptoms and difficulties parents are faced with when trying to understand their child’s behavior that can be difficult, confusing, conflicting, odd and unexplained.

April 19, 2013 ×

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Live healthier, cut your salt intake

The Institute of Medicine reports the majority of the sodium we eat (75 percent) is added to commercial foods during processing or restaurant foods during preparation. Only 25 percent occurs naturally or is added at the table or in cooking.

April 11, 2013 ×

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Prescriptions can be safely turned in

Prescription drug use has increased over the years in the military. About 17 percent of military personnel reported misusing prescription drugs. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be observed locally and nationwide April 27.

April 11, 2013 ×

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Participants of an indoor cycling class follow the instructor’s lead as she guides them on the proper form of cycling on Ramstein. Participation is based on a walk-in bases and is available for all age groups. The southside fitness center hosts an indoor cycling class everyday for all Department of Defense ID cardholders.

Indoor cycling: The second time’s a charm

Indoor cycling instructor Ladonna Abdullah was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, but she attended her first indoor cycling class in 2003 at Langley Air Force Base, Va.

April 4, 2013 ×