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Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune's Call Center employees, the first line of communication for most patients. The 14 employees of the Call Center are often the very first encounter the beneficiary has with the medical center. One Call Center employee can average around 80 calls during their shift.

Oct. 28, 2021

We are NMCCL: The Call Center- the first line of communication

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — The first interaction for most patients of Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is not commonly with a nurse or doctor, it’s with a person on the other end of the phone. The 14 employees of the Call Center are often the very first encounter the beneficiary has with the medical center. One Call Center employee can average around 80 calls during their shift.

The Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Decontamination Team pauses for a photo with their training staff Thursday, October 14 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Sailors assigned to the team participated in a multi-day training program to sharpen their skills at safely removing hazardous materials from patients.

Oct. 19, 2021

Cherry Point Sailors Complete Decontamination Training

MCAS Cherry Point — Service members serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point completed a multi-day training program Thursday, October 14, sharpening their skills and capability to respond and augment base emergency services’ response to an incident involving hazardous material.

The Pharmacy Staff of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point in a photo taken Thursday, October 14 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Staff in the department credit their teamwork and eagerness to share success to deliver the best patient care possible.

Oct. 19, 2021

Teamwork, Eagerness to Share Success Crucial to Cherry Point Pharmacy

MCAS Cherry Point — Teamwork and a collective eagerness to share success form the foundation of a critical component in the medical readiness of units stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and the wellbeing of communities surrounding the base.

A young beneficiary receives their COVID-19 test at the new Testing Tent in front of Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune.

Sept. 16, 2021

Nineteen months into the fight, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune isn’t backing down on beating COVID

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, NC — The state of North Carolina is seeing some its highest COVID-19 case numbers since the start of the pandemic. As case counts tick higher, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune has experienced longer than normal wait times for those seeking COVID testing.

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Colleen Lail receives the American Academy of Pediatrics Uniformed Services - Chapter East Outstanding Young Pediatrician of the Year Award.

Sept. 13, 2021

NMCCL physician wins Outstanding Young Pediatrician of the year, second consecutive year for NMCCL

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, NC — One of Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s pediatricians has been recognized as the latest recipient of the American Academy of Pediatrics Uniformed Services – Chapter East Outstanding Young Pediatrician of the Year Award. U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Colleen Lail’s recognition marks the second consecutive year that NMCCL doctor has received the award.

Leadership at Naval Health Cherry Point recognized two staff members Friday, August 27 for their excellent performance and contributions to patient safety while serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Hospitalman Kiya F. Smith a member of the clinic’s Laboratory Staff was presented a certificate and coin from Navy Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, the clinic’s commander.

Aug. 31, 2021

Cherry Point Clinic Staff Recognized for Excellence, Contributions to Patient Safety.

MCAS Cherry Point — Leadership at Naval Health Cherry Point recognized two staff members Friday, August 27 for their excellent performance and contributions to patient safety while serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

A Sailor serving aboard Naval Hospital Cherry Point, right, and the wife of Hospital Corpsman Second Class Abubakarr Daramy pin the rank of Petty Officer Second Class upon his collar during a frocking ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point on Friday, July 16th. The frocking ceremony, a tradition permitting a service member to wear rank insignia they will advance to prior to their official promotion, honored the excellence and celebrated the potential of 11 Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

July 20, 2021

July Advancements

MCAS Cherry Point — Leadership of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point surprised 9 sailors with the news they will advance rank in the month of July.

The Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point color guard parades the national colors during the clinic’s change of command ceremony held Friday, June 4 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. Navy Capt. Elizabeth Adriano assumed command of the clinic, a keystone component of the air station’s medical readiness, during the ceremony.

June 22, 2021

“We are Here to Keep Warfighters in the Fight”

MCAS Cherry Point — Leadership of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point changed hands during a ceremony held earlier this summer.

The display honoring the courage and sacrifice of Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class William D. Halyburton at Halyburton Medical Clinic on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. Halyburton sacrificed his life to save a comrade May 10, 1945 during the Battle of Okinawa.

May 10, 2021

Halyburton Medical Health Clinic Honors Namesake 76 Years after Medal of Honor Actions

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC — Sailors and Staff serving aboard Halyburton Medical Clinic paused Monday, May 10 to honor the memory and sacrifice of the clinic’s namesake who sacrificed his life 76 years ago in the service of his nation during World War II.

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class James Williams

May 5, 2021

Cherry Point Sailor Serves local Community as Corpsman, Volunteer Firefighter

MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina — As a young man growing up in Fresno, California, Navy Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 1st Class James Williams knew without a doubt he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and serve in the U.S. Navy. However, he had always felt a call to be a firefighter.

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