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Col. Rodney Coldren is the Regional Health Command Europe and U.S. Army Europe and Africa Public Health Emergency Officer. Coldren has been the defacto face of Regional Health Command Europe on all things COVID-19. Coldren is is also the director of Human Health Services for Public Health Command Europe.

May 20, 2021

On The Frontlines Against COVID: Human Health Services

LANDSTUHL, Germany — To say Col. Rodney Coldren has been busy the last year-and-a-half would be an understatement. As the Regional Health Command Europe and U.S. Army Europe and Africa Public Health Emergency Officer, Coldren has been the defacto face of Regional Health Command Europe on all things COVID-19.

U.S. Army Spc. Eyza Carrasco, left, with 2nd Cavalry Regiment, administers a COVID-19 vaccination at the 7th Army Training Command's (7ATC) Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany, May 3, 2021. The U.S. Army Health Clinics at Grafenwoehr and Vilseck conducted a "One Community" COVID-19 vaccine drive May 3-7 to provide thousands of appointments to the 7ATC community of Soldiers, spouses, Department of the Army civilians, veterans and local nationals employed by the U.S. Army.

May 11, 2021

Army Medicine Europe makes steady progress in COVID-19 vaccine distribution

SEMBACH, Germany — Vaccination appointments are available for all eligible members of the military community, and Army medical treatment facilities in Europe continue to make steady progress in offering vaccines to everyone who wants one.

Kelli Ranalli, a Registered Nurse with U.S. Army Health Clinic Vicenza, checks the blood pressure of a patient.

April 28, 2021

U.S. Army Health Clinic Vicenza celebrates Nurses Week

VICENZA, Italy — Nurses Week is celebrated May 6-12 every year and is a time to acknowledge the vital role nurses play in military healthcare. For the last 18 years, Kelli Ranalli has been a part of the nursing profession.

Col. Abraham Suhr, an ophthalmologist and Deputy Commander for Surgical Services at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, is a second generation Korean American. May is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month stands as a reminder of the strength the Army has gained and will gain, through a high-quality diverse all-volunteer force.

April 26, 2021

Second generation Korean American reflects on Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

LANDSTUHL, Germany — May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a national observance that honors the perseverance and legacy of Asian and Pacific Americans and celebrates their contributions to the nation.

First Sergeant Andrew DeVito, assigned to U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Bavaria, helps prepare for an event during the MEDDAC Bavaria Best Warrior Competition. DeVito was selected as the best first sergeant and will join Regional Health Command Europe's best junior officer, noncommissioned officer, and Soldier at Fort Shafter, Hawaii in July to compete for the U.S. Army Medical Command Best Leader title.

April 23, 2021

Regional Health Command Europe Soldiers lead from the front

SEMBACH, Germany — Regional Health Command Europe’s best junior officers and first sergeants squared off to compete for the title of Best Leader recently in Grafenwoehr, Germany.

Brig. Gen. Mark Thompson, commanding general for Regional Health Command Europe, signs a proclamation that RHCE recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

April 6, 2021

Building cohesive teams during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

SEMBACH, Germany — National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is observed each year during the month of April to raise awareness and educate communities on the prevention of sexual assault.

Andre Griggs, a physical therapy assistant at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, conducts shoulder therapy on a patient.

March 17, 2021

On the frontlines against COVID: Physical Therapy Assistant

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Even with a mask on, you can tell Andre Griggs is all smiles when it comes to his job.

Col. Claudia Peterson is currently serving as the Chief of Readiness and Reserve Affairs for Regional Health Command Europe.

March 17, 2021

Medical command Soldier reflects on Women’s History Month

SEMBACH, Germany — Each March, the U.S. Army celebrates the important contributions of women to the nation, both historically and in today’s society.

Col. Andre Pippen, the chief of staff for Regional Health Command Europe, poses for a photo. Pippen is preparing to retire from the U.S. Army after 30 years of service.

Feb. 24, 2021

Regional Health Command Europe chief of staff reflects on 30 years of service

SEMBACH, Germany — Each February during African American History Month, the U.S. Army reflects upon and celebrates the tremendous contributions of African Americans.

Capt. Theresa Galan, the chief of the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Hearing Conservation Clinic, was part of a joint hearing conservation team that provided training to Soldiers from the 173rd IBCT (Airborne) on hearing loss prevention and hearing protection fitting in Vicenza, Italy from Jan. 25-27. Medics from 173rd IBCT (Airborne) received specific training on hearing safety requirements for the Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System (MAAWS).

Feb. 19, 2021

Service member hearing protection emphasized on World Hearing Day

LANDSTUHL, Germany — The World Health Organization has designated March 3 as World Hearing Day. The WHO estimates 466 million people have disabling hearing loss. By 2050, that figure will almost double, affecting one in 10 people.

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