Sept. 23, 2024

Defense Health Network National Capital Region Excels in Q3 JOES Best of the Best Rankings

BETHESDA, Md. — The Defense Health Network National Capital Region (DHN-NCR) is proud to announce its outstanding performance in the third quarter Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) Best of the Best rankings. DHN-NCR facilities and staff have been recognized across multiple categories, demonstrating their commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services to military members, veterans, and their families.

May 14, 2024

New clinic expands physical therapy services for Marines, Sailors on Lejeune

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — A new clinic is increasing physical therapy options for Marines and Sailors on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Rather than defer physical therapy (PT) care to the network, the Warfighter Readiness and Rehabilitation Center has recaptured PT consults for active-duty service members by bringing PT care in closer proximity to military personnel.

March 7, 2024

Expeditionary Medical Unit’s Honduras mission leads to stronger medical partnerships and enhanced readiness

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMU) 10 G-Rotation 16 strengthened health capability and expanded U.S. Navy readiness with Honduran medical professionals during a Global Health Engagement (GHE) in San Pedro Sula, Feb. 17 – March 2, 2024.

Dec. 18, 2023

Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo and 2nd Medical Battalion train to care for chemical and biological warfare injuries

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo and 2nd Medical Battalion personnel train to care for chemical injuries during a field exercise on Dec. 7, 2023. The Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties course prepares medical forces for scenarios they could encounter during combat involving hazardous materials or biological warfare.

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.

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.

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.

June 5, 2023

59th MDW: Mental Health impacts readiness

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Our mental, physical, and emotional well-being can affect many aspects of our health. Taking a holistic approach allows us to achieve wellness in all faucets of life. “It is a disservice to isolate mental health from physical health because they influence one another,” said Capt. Samuel Alex, a 59th Medical Operations Squadron mental health provider. “Taking care of your mental health requires the same level of attention many people give to their physical fitness.”

March 1, 2023

New Navy Medicine command in Eastern North Carolina focuses on expeditionary medicine

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — There is a new Navy Medicine command positioned aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Navy Captain Darryl P. Arfsten assumed command as the first commanding officer of Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo on March 1, 2023.

Feb. 27, 2023

U.S. Navy Commander recognized for heroic actions that saved a life

MARINE AIR STATION NEW RIVER, North Carolina — U.S. Navy Commander David Bennett, deputy director for Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Branch Clinics, was recognized for his heroic actions that saved a life.