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Sept. 1, 2023

I Am Navy Medicine – and U.S. Naturalized Citizen – Hospitalman Hannah Acker

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- Although not outwardly apparent, Navy Hospitalman Hannah Acker departed Seattle Seafair Fleet Week 2023 decidedly different than the way she arrived.

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ernest Espiritu credits his mother’s determination and dedication to raising him as inspiration to serve in the U.S. Navy aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Espiritu supervises the clinic’s department responsible for providing medical care to family members and beneficiaries living in communities surrounding the base and eastern North Carolina.

Aug. 18, 2023

“I Serve the Navy Every Day Reflecting all of her Hard Work and Sacrifices.”

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point credits his mother as inspiration to serve beneficiaries and the families of Marines and Sailors receiving medical care aboard the base.

Navy Capt. Phillip Boyer holds up a tray engraved with the duty stations and deployments he served in during his 20-year career as a Navy Nurse. Boyer retired from U.S. Navy service as Chief Nursing Officer aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point in mid-summer, 2023.

Aug. 18, 2023

Cherry Point Clinic Bids Fair Winds and Following Seas to Career Navy Nurse

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and Civilians recently bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to an officer who served his entire Navy career as a Nurse.

Hospitalman Miguel Rodriguez serves on the Radiology team aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. The Brownsville, Texas native recently passed the challenging America Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registry exam, earning himself the formal designation as a Radiologic Technologist.

July 28, 2023

“It’s More Like it Chose Me;” Cherry Point Sailor Answers Call to Radiology

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point felt a calling to enter the Radiology field the very first day of his Advanced Individual Training class.

Hospital Corpsman First Class (Fleet Marine Force) Matthew Cutler, left, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from Capt. Sean Barbabella, Commander of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point during a ceremony held Friday, July 21. Cutler received the award for his dedication to patient care and medical operations while serving aboard Naval Branch Health Clinic, Naval Base Coronado from April 2018 to March 2022.

July 21, 2023

Cherry Point Corpsman Presented Commendation Medal

MCAS Cherry Point — Hospital Corpsman First Class (Fleet Marine Force) Matthew Cutler, left, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from Capt. Sean Barbabella, Commander of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point during a ceremony held Friday, July 21.

Navy Lt. Lizette Gonzalez served aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point for three years, ending her tour in Summer 2023 as the as the Department Head of Patient Administration. Gonzalez, a Mustang, previously served as a Marine for 14 years, rising to the rank of Staff Sgt.

July 17, 2023

“Whatever Your Goals are, Don’t Just Talk About it. be Intentional and Go for It” Cherry Point Clinic Farewells Navy Mustang Officer

MCAS Cherry Point — Navy Lieutenant Lizette Gonzalez understands leadership challenges enlisted Marines and commissioned Navy officers encounter every day.

Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo successfully completed its Operational Readiness Evaluation June 14-21 in Camp Pendleton, California. Approximately 134 EMF Kilo personnel trained in setting up and operating a 50-bed, medical treatment facility. The exercise resulted in formal certification the team is deployment-ready. EMF Kilo is subordinate command of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. (Photo by HM2 James Comick, Naval Expeditionary Medical Training Institute)

July 14, 2023

Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo completes readiness exercise, earns deployment-ready status

CAMP PENDELTON, California — Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo successfully completed its Operational Readiness Evaluation (ORE). The focus of the ORE held in Camp Pendleton, California was testing the command’s ability to stand up a fully functional field hospital, capable of operating when deployed at any location around the world.

Navy Capt. Jacqueline Williams, center, Cmdr. Jone’ Tillman, left and Lt. Cmdr. Renardis Banks, right received the Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of their leadership while serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point during a ceremony held Friday, June 30. Williams served as the facility’s Director for Healthcare Business and Medical Services, Tillman the Director of Clinic Support Services and Banks the Director for Administration.

July 12, 2023

Cherry Point Clinic Farewells Three Directors

MCAS Cherry Point — Three Navy Officers were recognized for their dedication and expertise during a ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

Medical professionals aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune will soon welcome a new simulation education center to support operational and clinical education. The new “Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Center” will open its doors on July 11, 2023.

July 10, 2023

New 'Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Center' Opening at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Medical professionals aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune will soon have a new simulation education center to support operational and clinical education. The new “Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Center” will open its doors on July 11, 2023.

On June 30, 2023, the NMCCL Family Medicine Residency Program graduated 11 physicians who will now transfer to their next duty stations to continue family medicine care. This year marks the 12th consecutive year for a 100% pass rate for the graduates.

July 7, 2023

Camp Lejeune Family Medicine Residency Program graduates 11 physicians, 10 interns

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Family Medicine Residency Program graduated 11 physicians and 10 interns on June 30, 2023. For the 12th consecutive year, the graduating class received 100% pass rates on their Family Medicine Certification Examinations given by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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