Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Jacksonville and its five units (NMRTUs), Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Jacksonville, Operational Health Support Unit Jacksonville Headquarters, and 16 of Operational Health Support Unit (OHSU) Jacksonville’s detachments have earned the Navy Surgeon General's Health Promotion and Wellness Blue H Award for 2019.

"It is an honor to receive the Surgeon General's Blue H Award,” said Capt. Teresa Allen, NMRTC Jacksonville commanding officer and Naval Hospital Jacksonville commander. “Our team is dedicated to ensuring everyone in our community lives a healthy life. Prevention and health promotion are key to the readiness of our sailors and their families."

The award can be earned at three levels: Gold Star, Silver Eagle, and Bronze Anchor. Gold Star was achieved by: NMRTC Jacksonville; NMRTU Jacksonville; NMRTU Kings Bay; NMRTU Mayport; and OHSU Jacksonville Detachments E, G, K, and Q. Bronze Anchor was achieved by: NMRTU Albany; NMRTU Key West; NOSC Jacksonville; OHSU Headquarters Jacksonville; and OHSU Jacksonville Detachments A, B, C, D, H, I, J, L, M, N, P, and R.

The Blue H recognizes Navy medical commands for excellence in clinical primary prevention, community health promotion, and medical staff health. The award assesses health topics including responsible drinking, injury and violence-free living, healthy eating, active living, psychological health, sexual health, tobacco-free living, and weight management.

“The work done by our reservists, across so many locations, is a key part of maintaining a fit and ready force,” said Capt. Alan Mintz, OHSU Jacksonville commanding officer.

To take advantage of wellness programs, contact your local Wellness Center or Health Promotions or visit the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center at www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/health-promotion.

Naval Hospital Jacksonville and Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Jacksonville deliver quality health care, in an integrated system of readiness and health. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Jacksonville (and its five units) ensures warfighters’ medical readiness to deploy and clinicians’ readiness to save lives. As the Jacksonville Market, Naval Hospital Jacksonville and its five branch health clinics serve 163,000 active duty, active duty family members, and retired service members, with about 75,000 patients who are enrolled with a primary care manager.