Post Tagged with: "Landstuhl Regional Medical Center"

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ROTC nurses gain experience at LRMC

by Taylor Massey
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

For 16 future Army nurse corps officers, it was an opportunity to experience situations in a combat hospital that they could have only dreamed about throughout nursing school. These top cadets were selected from numerous colleges in the United States to participate in the Nurse Summer Training Program at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

July 24, 2014 ×

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LRMC Women’s Care Center closes Monday

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

The Women’s Care Center at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center began transferring women’s health services to Primary Care and the LRMC OB/GYN clinic in June. The Women’s Care Center will close Monday.

June 19, 2014 ×

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Color guard members from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center participate in a May 17 ceremony in Wereth, Belgium, honoring 11 African-American Soldiers murdered during World War II.

Wereth 11 honored at Belgian ceremony

Story and photo by Taylor Massey
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

A significant memorial was held in the small town of Wereth, Belgium, to celebrate, honor and recognize 11 African-American Soldiers who fought and were massacred during World War II. These men are now remembered as “The Wereth 11.”

June 5, 2014 ×

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Photo by Phil A. JonesCol. Judith Lee, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center commander, presents Maria Fox-Meehan with a handmade quilt of valor during the dedication ceremony of The Thomas Meehan Suite.

A memory lives on, brings peace to families

by Taylor Massey
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

A new room stands by at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center designed specifically for patients nearing the end of their life’s journey. These hospice patients now have a comforting environment where they can spend their last days with loved ones.

May 22, 2014 ×

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AF nurses, medical technicians lead the way

by Lt. Col. Lester Loreto
86th Medical Group chief nurse

Each day, nurses step forward embracing new technologies, resolving emerging issues and accepting ever-changing roles in their profession. They lead the way for their patients, colleagues and organizations as a whole. The theme for this year’s Nurses Week is “Nurses Leading the Way.”

May 1, 2014 ×

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LRMC to undergo Joint Commission Survey

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, made up of seven Army health clinics located in Germany, Belgium and Italy, and its health center in Italy, will undergo a rigorous on-site survey March 24 to 28.

March 13, 2014 ×

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A discussion about heart disease awareness

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Wesley Clarkson is a cardiologist and OIC of the Cardiology Clinic and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

March 6, 2014 ×

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Capt. Syrah Nicaisse, 86th Medical Squadron certified nurse midwife, assists Laurenne LoVullo before she goes into labor Feb. 28 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. As a certified nurse midwife, Nicaisse is medically trained to provide health care to women throughout their pregnancies and after delivery.

AF midwives serve families abroad

Story and photo by Sara Pavich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

At only 17 years old, Capt. Syrah Nicaisse, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center certified nurse midwife, understood what she was meant to do with her life. As a volunteer at a hospital where her mother worked in the labor and delivery unit, she was always intrigued by the birth process.

March 6, 2014 ×

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Photo by Phil A. JonesLt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr., commanding general of U.S. Army Europe, re-enlists Staff Sgt. Tyronne Jones in a Feb. 19 ceremony at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

Soldier re-enlists while recuperating from war injury

by Chuck Roberts
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

In the aftermath of being shot during a firefight in Afghanistan, several thoughts came to Staff Sgt. Tyronne Jones’ mind — among them was re-enlistment. Sadly, the date and location were not the only things that changed that day.

March 6, 2014 ×

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Staff Sgt. Brandy Bisson, diagnostic imagery computerized tomography scan technician, checks the CAT scan imagery of U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Berlinger’s foot Feb. 12 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Berlinger received treatment for his injuries at LRMC within one hour of arrival from Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan.

After The Battle: The medical gateway

Story and photos by Senior Airman Chris Willis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Finally, the wounded warrior is out of Afghanistan. The troop is out of harm’s way, but he still needs treatment before heading home. This is when the staff of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center plays a crucial role in the troop’s medical transition from downrange.

February 20, 2014 ×