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Petty Officer Second Class Davise Angevine serves as the Work Center Supervisor of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point’s Material Management Department along with a variety of additional duties. He enjoys the leadership role entrusted to him and credits teamwork for his success.

Feb. 8, 2023

Petty Officer Enjoys Leadership, Teamwork aboard Cherry Point Clinic

MCAS Cherry Point — Petty Officer Second Class Davise Angevine enjoys the leadership role entrusted to him while serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

Five naval officers in khaki uniforms standing together in an office with an American flag, photos and plaques in the background.

Feb. 2, 2023

Navy Surgeon General makes inaugural visit to Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River

NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham visited Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River on Jan. 31 for the first time in the clinic’s history.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s patient shuttle service, which transports patients from the parking lot and Medical Center, recently expanded services to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Feb. 1, 2023

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune establishes Patient and Family Partnership Council

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is seeking new members to facilitate change for beneficiaries through the new Patient and Family Partnership Council.

Navy Reserve, Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Camp Lejeune hosted a Change of Command on January 20, 2023. Captain Rebecca Zornado relieved Captain Sherma Saif of command in a ceremony aboard Marine Corpse Base Camp Lejeune.

Jan. 20, 2023

NMRTC Camp Lejeune's reserve component hosts change of command

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Navy Reserve, Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Camp Lejeune hosted a Change of Command ceremony on January 20, 2023. Captain Rebecca Zornado relieved Captain Sherma Saif of command. Rear Admiral Eric Peterson, Deputy Command of Naval Forces Atlantic, was the presiding officer for the ceremony.

United States Navy Lieutenant Jesse Hernandez was recently recognized as Navy Medicine’s Manpower and Personnel Officer of the Year for 2022. The yearly award recognizes compassion, accountability, professionalism, and leadership within medical and subspecialty fields of Navy Medicine.

Jan. 11, 2023

NMCCL officer recognized as Navy Medicine’s Manpower and Personnel Officer of the Year

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — United States Navy Lieutenant Jesse Hernandez was recently recognized as Navy Medicine’s Manpower and Personnel Officer of the Year for 2022. The yearly award recognizes compassion, accountability, professionalism, and leadership within medical and subspecialty fields of Navy Medicine.

Graphic with a physician administering a COVID test and text: "COVID-19 TESTING. We offer COVID-19 testing BY APPOINTMENT ONLY for OFFICIAL TRAVEL or PRE-HOSPITALIZATION. For all others we recommend home testing. To request an appointment, call 301-995-4309."

Jan. 6, 2023

COVID-19 testing, vaccination options available at Naval Health Clinic Pax River as base returns to HPCON Bravo

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — With Naval Air Station Patuxent River back in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo, its health clinic is reminding patients of available testing, vaccine and booster options.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune welcomed its first baby of the new year at 10:15 a.m. on January 2, 2023. Rowan Joseph Acevedo Kouris was welcomed into the world by his proud parents, Sergeant James Kouris and Trisha Acevedo. Sgt. Kouris is a United States Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point; Rowan's mother shared she was also born at the medical center.

Jan. 3, 2023

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune welcomes New Year’s baby

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune welcomed its first baby of the new year.

Navy Lieutenant Sara Cruz, BSN, RN, CMSRN, serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the Department Head for the facility’s Patient Centered Medical Home. She and her team provide medical care to retirees and family members of active-duty service members residing on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and in a nearby communities.

Dec. 15, 2022

“We have a Mission to Serve”

MCAS Cherry Point — Navy Lieutenant Sarah Cruz, BSN, RN, CMSRN, finds honor in serving Marines and their families alongside a team of dedicated professionals in Eastern North Carolina.

2nd Medical Battalion medical personnel prepare to operate on a surgical suit during a simulated mass casualty event as part of Exercise Carolina Response.

Dec. 8, 2022

‘Train as you fight’- Surgical suit brings realistic training to military operations

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — With readiness of the medical force a top-priority, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune often collaborates with entities across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to train for real-life medical emergencies. In October, 2nd Medical Battalion tapped NMCCL’s Staff Education and Training Team for use of the medical center’s Human Worn Partial Task Surgical Simulator, or “cut suit”.

Ms. Deanna Patterson served aboard the clinic for over 21 years, concluding her service as a Medical Records Technician in the facility’s Readiness Clinic. She received the Civilian Service Commendation Medal during a ceremony held Thursday, September 29, 2022.

Dec. 5, 2022

Cherry Point Staff Member Kept the Warfighter in the Fight for over 21 Years.

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and Civilians aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point recently celebrated the dedication and exceptional service of a retiring civilian employee.

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