July 8, 2022

BJACH recognizes Red Cross volunteers

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital recognized Red Cross volunteers during an informal ceremony July 7 at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana. Hospital leadership celebrated the completion of the Pharmacy Technician and Summer Youth Volunteer programs, culminating in more than 2000 combined volunteer hours.

July 7, 2022

Medical Laboratory Specialist Phase II (68K) Graduation

Tripler Army Medical Center — Medical Laboratory Specialist Phase II (68K) Graduation.

July 6, 2022

BJACH hosts skills fair for military nurses, medics

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital hosted a skills fair June 27 for nurses and medics at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

July 1, 2022

Camp Lejeune Family Medicine Residency Program graduates 10 residents, 10 interns

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Family Medicine Residency Program graduated 10 residents and 10 interns during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on June 24.

June 30, 2022

Radiology closed starting the afternoon of July 5

NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Radiology will be CLOSED starting the afternoon of Tuesday, July 5, 2022, and remain closed through July for replacement of the radiology machine. Any patients requiring X-rays will be referred to outside services during this time. Thank you for your understanding as we upgrade our equipment to provide you with the best possible care.

June 30, 2022

Naval Hospital Jacksonville graduates family medicine physicians

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville’s award-winning Family Medicine Residency Program, now in its 51st year of continuous accreditation, graduated 25 physicians (12 residents and 13 interns) at a ceremony on June 30 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville’s Hangar 117.

June 30, 2022

New to TRICARE? Handbook Helps You Learn Your Health Plan Options

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’re curious about your TRICARE health plan options, the TRICARE Choices in the United States Handbook can help. Whether you’re on active duty, separating from service, retiring, or a family member, this all-in-one handbook provides an overview of your stateside health care options. It also describes your pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage options.

June 30, 2022

Wagging tails and smiling faces: Therapy dogs bring comfort to Medical Center staff

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune staff are receiving comfort and support from four-legged friends. For the past several months, Beasley the Basset Hound, has been making her rounds in her Red Cross volunteer vest, providing treats for humans in the form of pets and cuddles.

June 30, 2022

Royal Thai Air Force nurses receive letters of appreciation

Tripler Army Medical Center — Royal Thai Air Force nurses receive letters of appreciation.

June 29, 2022

NMCP Presents DAISY Award

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 6, 2022) - Lt. Desiree Steinhilber, a Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) nurse assigned to the Pediatrics Ward (4A/B), was surprised with NMCP’s DAISY Award during a ceremony, June 6. Capt. Shelley Perkins, NMCP’s commanding officer presented the award.