Health Promotion

Our mission is to coordinate, evaluate, and promote location-specific, evidence-based interventions that support healthy behavior change to optimize performance and resilience in the Kaiserslautern Military Community and our supported geographically separated units.  

We support the mission by:    

• Evaluating and implementing health communication interventions that promote healthy behaviors  

• Providing unit commanders, first sergeants, and superintendents with actionable data on airmen health, and identify high-risk units with suboptimal population health metrics  

• Collaborating with unit commanders to implement evidence-based unit health interventions that promote airmen’s health, fitness, and mission performance  

• Coordinating internal and external educational resources for individuals on tobacco-free living, optimal nutrition, physical activity, sleep and fatigue management, supplement safety, and healthy weight  

• Assessing population health needs and interests for the installation and surrounding community  

• Building 86th Medical Group capacities to effectively deliver clinical interventions that address health behaviors  

Ramstein Health Promotion Services  

Our facility offers the following services in person for individuals or groups; open to all DOD ID cardholders unless otherwise specified:  

• InBody health assessments with the InBody 770, walk-ins available Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-10:30 a.m.  

• Best SELF healthy behaviors class on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome, or members can schedule themselves; see details below.  

• InBody health assessments with the InBody 270. We can bring this device to units and events by request.   

• One-on-one Medical Nutrition Therapy (Active duty service members only), details to schedule are below.  

• Human performance briefings covering nutritional fitness, supplement safety, tobacco-free living, sleep hygiene, healthy eating made easy, shift work, weight loss, and physical activity. Available to units on request.  

• Running Improvement Program. This is an 8-week running program, led by volunteer coaches and offered quarterly. Morning sessions take place Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6-7 a.m.; afternoon sessions are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m. All sessions kick off at the Southside Fitness Center Tennis Courts. This program is open to individuals 18 years and older; all KMC members are welcome to join. The program does not meet on USAFE Family Days or federal holidays. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to push your limits and achieve your fitness goals! Find the latest dates and sign up by emailing Health Promotion at usaf.ramstein.86-mdg.mbx.ramstein-health-promotion@health.mil or view Ramstein’s Bulletin website at https://padlet.com/ramsteinairbaseofficial/ramstein-air-base-3js5xiidgcycqaz8   

To sign up for Medical Nutrition Therapy or nutrition classes, please call the Ramstein Appointment Line or reach out to Health Promotion directly at 06371-47-1689 or DSN 480-1689 or email us at usaf.ramstein.86-mdg.mbx.ramstein-health-promotion@health.mil. No referral is needed for these services. Most Health Promotion services take place in Building 2117A / Southside Fitness Center Annex, next to Ramstein’s Physical Therapy.  

To schedule a human performance briefing for a group, please call Health Promotion at 06371-47-1689 or DSN 480-1689, or email us at usaf.ramstein.86-mdg.mbx.ramstein-health-promotion@health.mil.  
  
Our clinic doesn’t currently offer Medical Nutrition Therapy to military dependents. Please contact your Primary Care Manager to get a referral to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Nutrition Care Division for this service. For more information, please call 06371-9464-7144 or DSN 590-7144. 

What TRICARE Covers  

Insurance isn’t required for most of Health Promotion’s general wellness services.  

TRICARE covers medical nutrition therapy and counseling in inpatient and outpatient settings. TRICARE also covers the following medically necessary food, medical equipment, supplies, and services. You must get these from a TRICARE authorized provider. The referrals are for certain covered diseases and conditions only.  
 
See a Complete List of Covered Services  

What TRICARE Covers  

Insurance isn’t required for most of Health Promotion’s general wellness services.  

TRICARE covers medical nutrition therapy and counseling in inpatient and outpatient settings. TRICARE also covers the following medically necessary food, medical equipment, supplies, and services. You must get these from a TRICARE authorized provider. The referrals are for certain covered diseases and conditions only.  
 
See a Complete List of Covered Services  

Frequently Asked Questions 

Where is Health Promotion Located?  
Building 2117A, Harmon Avenue.  
   
How do I schedule an appointment?  
Please call us at 06371-47-1689.  
  
Do I need a referral?  
No referrals are needed for medical nutrition therapy. All other services are by walk-in or can be scheduled via phone call or email as above.  
   
Can dependents schedule nutrition assessments?  
While priority for Medical Nutrition Therapy is given to Active Duty service members, all other services are open to DOD ID cardholders. TRICARE beneficiaries may be seen by a Registered Dietitian at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center with a referral from their Primary Care Manager. For more information, please call 06371-9464-7144, or DSN 590-7144.