Category Archives: Health Resources

Dangerous and Poisonous Plants in Germany

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Megan K.

Living in a different country also means encountering plants that you may have never seen before. Here are some plants to watch out for. Don’t touch these plants Stinging Nettle – You’ll find stinging nettle along paths, in gardens, in … Continue reading →

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Fitness Classes on GK

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Megan K.

The Sports department now has a Facebook page! They will be posting their classes and events on their page so be sure to “Like” them. Note that these classes are held at the NATO gym near the track, not the … Continue reading →

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Fitness Options in the Tri-Border Area

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Megan K.

Updated: 15 April 2016 We’ve written about many of the fitness options available to you on the bases in the area. This post is here as a summary sheet. Brunssum: Fitness Classes on Brunssum – All classes are back up and running. … Continue reading →

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Off base Optometry – GK Tricare for Dependents

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Amanda-Robbins

The Optometrist from Spangdahlem visits GK on a quarterly basis. The appointments are in order of priority. ( 1. Flyers 2. Diabetics 3. Active duty 4. Dependents) If you are Tricare Prime then you are authorized to use network providers in the … Continue reading →

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Pharmacy (Apotheke) and Emergency Services (Notdienst) Search

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Megan K.

Here are two websites to help you find the nearest pharmacy and emergency services to you. Search by zip-code (Postleitzahl) and how far out of the zip-code you’re willing to go (Umkreis in km). Both websites will give you the … Continue reading →

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Local Veterinarians

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Amanda-Robbins

I have not used nor endorse any of the following places.This list is purely for information purposes only. Thank you. Emergency Vet: On page 2 of the HS Woche, you’ll find a Notdienste (Emergency) section. The listing also gives a number … Continue reading →

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