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Staff aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Ms. Ruth Urcinole, BSN, RN, CCM on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Urcinole, center, with folder, served aboard the clinic as a Nurse Consultant in the Healthcare Business department and was presented her five-year-service pin by Capt. Sean Barbabella, commander of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, during a ceremony November 28.

Nov. 28, 2023

Cherry Point Clinic Bids Fair Winds & Following Seas to Nurse Consultant

MCAS Cherry Point — Staff aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Ms. Ruth Urcinole, BSN, RN, CCM on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

Hospital Corpsman First Class Garret Fralix serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the Senior Enlisted Leader of the facility’s Directorate of Medical Services. With responsibilities spanning across three departments, Fralix approaches each duty day understating his service plays a vital role in the medical readiness of Marines aboard the base and the health of their family members.

Nov. 28, 2023

“I Aim for Them to See and Example of Unwavering Consistency, Regardless of External Pressures”

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point approaches each duty day understanding his service plays a vital role in the medical readiness of Marines aboard the base and the health of their family members.

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Sophia Crews is the U.S. Navy’s Junior Pharmacy Technician of the Year for 2023. The Phoenix Arizona Native serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the Leading Petty Officer of the facility’s Pharmacy and credits the encouragement her father, a former rescue swimmer, as her inspiration to continue serving.

Nov. 15, 2023

“I Look Forward to Constantly Pushing Myself to Learn Something New”

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has earned top honors in her career field.

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week, November 5 through November 11, and all the staff serving in our Radiology department! We are grateful for their expertise, empathy and dedication to serving patients while continuing to develop their knowledge and skill.

Nov. 8, 2023

Cherry Point Celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week 2023

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week, November 5 through November 11, and all the staff serving in our Radiology department!

Service members and Department of Defense civilian employees donate blood at a blood drive outside Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune on Sept. 8, 2023.The Armed Services Blood Program at NMCCL hosts monthly blood drives at locations across Marine Corps Installations East to increase the store of blood units that are utilized for care of active-duty military, their families, and retirees.

Nov. 3, 2023

Being the 'lifeline for the frontline' means meeting an increased need for blood donations

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) helps ensure mission readiness for injured military personnel in need of blood. However, donation numbers have dipped post-pandemic, and Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Blood Donor Center wants to turn that around.

Chief Hospital Corpsman Felix Colon (Fleet Marine Force / Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist) accepts the flag of the United States of America as a token of his faithful 23 years of service to the nation during a ceremony held Thursday, November 2, 2023 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Colon retired during the ceremony, ending his service as the Senior Enlisted Leader for the Directorate of Clinical Support Services and Directorate of Medical Services at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

Nov. 3, 2023

“Chief, You Are and Will Remain one of the Strongest Links in that Chain”

MCAS Cherry Point — The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community celebrated and honored the distinguished career of a Chief Petty Officer at a ceremony held aboard the base Thursday, November 2, 2023.

The Cherry Point community gathered Friday, October 27 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023 with a five-kilometer run / walk at the base’s Lanham Field.

Oct. 30, 2023

Cherry Point Community Runs for a Cure

MCAS Cherry Point — The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community gathered Friday, October 27 to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023.

Feedback from the 2022 Defense Organizational Climate Survey resulted in new kitchenettes for Sailors at the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune barracks.

Oct. 27, 2023

Survey feedback leads to housing improvement for Sailors

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Feedback from the 2022 Defense Organizational Climate Survey resulted in new kitchenettes for Sailors at the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune barracks.

Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gathered at MCAS Cherry Point’s Hancock Marina on Monday, October 16 to celebrate Sailors receiving “Of the Year” and “Of the Quarter” honors for their contributions towards patient care at the facility.

Oct. 17, 2023

Cherry Point Clinic Recognizes Sailor Excellence

MCAS Cherry Point — Navy leaders serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point recognized the exceptional performance and diligence of enlisted service members during a luncheon held in their honor Monday, October 16.

Sailors serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrated the U.S. Navy’s 248th Birthday during a ceremony held Friday, October 13, 2023. Sailors serving aboard the base and Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point conducted a ceremony honoring the Navy’s heritage and conducted a cake cutting afterwards.

Oct. 16, 2023

Cherry Point Sailors Celebrate U.S. Navy’s 248th Birthday

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrated the U.S. Navy’s 248th Birthday during a ceremony held Friday, October 13, 2023

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