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What you should know about visiting a host nation hospital, clinic

Following any health care that is received at a host nation hospital or clinic, it is important to make contact with or visit your military treatment facility primary care manager to inform them that you were seen in the community. Learn more…

April 4, 2013 ×

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Eat healthy this spring with these recipes!

Try these recipes to start your spring off healthy. Capt. Rachel Morgans, a registered dietician from the 212th Combat Support Hospital, encourages people to understand their bodies’ natural cravings for fuel and plan accordingly.

March 28, 2013 ×

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Increase cases of whooping cough prompt reminder to update vaccine

Because of increased cases of pertussis (generally known as whooping cough) in Europe and the U.S., Europe Regional Medical Command is initiating a plan to reduce the spread by ensuring vaccination records are up-to-date for Soldiers, family members and other beneficiaries.

March 22, 2013 ×

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How much do you know about rabies?

Rabies is a virus that is normally spread by the bite of an infected (rabid) animal. The virus is almost always fatal without proper post-exposure treatment. In Germany, including in the Rheinland-Pfalz area, the risk for rabies is very low. Wild animals known to carry rabies in Germany are foxes and bats.

March 22, 2013 ×

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Start eating healthy during National Nutrition Month

Every year in March, the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics kicks off a campaign to teach (or gently remind) people how important it is to treat your body well by eating right and being active.

March 15, 2013 ×

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Effects, treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder

Are long winter days giving you the blues? Do you feel like you just aren’t yourself as the winter months drag along? You aren’t alone, and the Ramstein Health and Wellness Center has something that might benefit you.

March 8, 2013 ×

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A group of women take a Pilates class Monday at the Ramstein Southside Fitness Center. Pilates focuses on breathing and putting the body back into its natural form of alignment by a set of 34 movements used to work the powerhouse, or core, of your body along with other major muscle groups.

Pilates: a fresh breath of life

“Pilates is a systematic set of 34 movements used to work the power house, or core, of your body along with other major muscle groups,” said Pilates instructor Teresa Romanowicz. “It focuses on breathing and putting the body back into its natural form of alignment.”

March 1, 2013 ×

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Visitors check out Easter decorations by hobby artists at the Siegelbach Easter egg market Saturday and Sunday.

Markets offer Easter decorations, family fun

Easter markets and displays are scheduled to take place in the coming weeks. The first event will be the annual Easter egg display, sponsored by the Westpfalz Werkstätten in Siegelbach, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

March 1, 2013 ×

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5 Tips for Healthy Hearts through Healthy Eating

5 Tips for Healthy Hearts through Healthy Eating

February is Heart Month, and one of the best ways to take care of your
heart is to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Use the following five
tips to make sure you

February 8, 2013 ×

Health

What to do if you have the flu

What to do if you have the flu

by Chuck Roberts
LRMC Public Affairs

Peak flu season in Europe hasn

February 8, 2013 ×