Aug. 20, 2021

LRMC verified as only Level II Trauma Center overseas

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Landstuhl Regional Medical Center recently became the only medical facility outside the United States verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons.

Aug. 20, 2021

Month-long training aids in developing future Army nurses

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Three Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets received a unique training experience this summer while participating in the Nurse Summer Training Program at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the only forward-stationed medical center for United States and Coalition Forces.

Aug. 18, 2021

3rd dose COVID Vaccination Available for Severely Immunocompromised.

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point now provides 3rd dose COVID Vaccinations to individuals who are severely immunocompromised.

Aug. 17, 2021

TRICARE Dental Program Covers Braces. But Does it Cover Clear Aligners?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you wondering if you can get clear aligners with the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP)? That’s a common question many TDP enrollees have—and we’ve got the answer for you. The TDP covers 50% of the cost of clear aligners and other orthodontic services up to the lifetime orthodontic maximum of $1,750.

Aug. 16, 2021

Monoclonal antibody treatment can help some COVID-positive patients

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center doctors are working with the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council to

Aug. 13, 2021

114th Fighter Wing 2021 Readiness Exercise

The 114th Fighter Wing executed a unique two-week Readiness Exercise (RE) that tested their ability to stand up an Aerospace Control Alert (ACA) sight, test Agile Combat Employment (ACE) skills on short notice, and facilitate Multi-Capable Airmen (MCA) training at Joe Foss Field, S.D. and the surrounding area from Aug. 3-13, 2021.

Aug. 12, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions about Pre-Travel COVID-19 Tests (Updated 13 August 2021)

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Almost all international travel requires a COVID-19 test within 3 days of departure. When in doubt,

Aug. 12, 2021

Air Force Installs System to Protect Drinking Water Near Luke AFB

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center has completed installation and testing of a water filtration system that reduces Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate from drinking water near Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, to levels below the Environmental Protection Agency’s lifetime health advisories.

Aug. 11, 2021

Back to School

Ruby R. Tan MD — Grocery aisles are starting to show school lists and supplies, now with extra bins for hand sanitizers and (designer) masks. Health clinics hustle for the completion of State Pre-participation Sport and School Physical Forms, now with a question #43: “Have you ever had a COVID-19 diagnosis?” These changes foretell uncustomary school times ahead and remind us of ways to keep students and faculty healthy. As my patients return to school this year, I remind them to S.H.I.E.L.D.— an acronym I created to summarize recent CDC back-to-school guidelines and benefit families with returning in-person students.

Aug. 11, 2021

Hill’s Airmen Against Drunk Driving is Operational Once Again

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The Airmen Against Drunk Driving program here is up and running after a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.