Hospital Corpsman Second Class Charles Brown Jr. saved the life of a Marine Corps Officer Candidate in late June, 2021 by proving immediate aid to him when he succumbed to hyperthermia during an introductory physical fitness test. He received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during a ceremony Friday, April 15.

April 15, 2022

Cherry Point Sailor Recognized for Lifesaving Actions

MCAS Cherry Point — A sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point received recognition Friday, April 15 for his role in saving the life of a fellow service member.

Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point received recognition for their efforts to live and embody the clinic’s motto of “Keeping the Warfighter in the Fight” during a ceremony held Friday, April 15 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Hospital Corpsmen Second Class Jason Mike and Jose Lazomorales received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal along with Hospitalman Alexandre Castillo. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Emily Page received recognition for her excellence in earning the honor of Junior Sailor of the Quarter for 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.

April 15, 2022

Sailors Recognized for Excellence in “Keeping the Warfighter in the Fight”

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point received recognition for their efforts to live and embody the clinic’s motto of “Keeping the Warfighter in the Fight” during a ceremony held Friday, April 15 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

A year later, BAMC doctor reunites with patient he helped save

April 14, 2022

A year later, BAMC doctor reunites with patient he helped save

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Last April, a Military Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Medicine fellow from Brooke Army

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Holly Vickers competed in the United States Powerlifting Association’s Virginia Beach Classic on March 26, 2022, taking home the top spot for her weight class. Photo used with permission from DVXT Images.

April 14, 2022

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune nurse powerlifts her way to winner’s podium

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — A Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune nurse has another title to add to her name – champion powerlifter. U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Holly Vickers competed in the United States Powerlifting Association’s Virginia Beach Classic on March 26, taking home the top spot for her weight class.

Staff of the Darnall Medical Library of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center pose for a group photo in the Darnall Medical Library, March 30, 2022.. The library was awarded the 2022 Research Advancement Award by the Medical Library Association for their support to medical research and evidence based medical services.

April 12, 2022

WRNMMC’s Darnall Medical Library awarded for its contribution to advancing health research

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Darnall Medical Library at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2022 Research Advancement in Health Sciences Award.

Throughout the month of April, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune employees wear teal and denim to help raise awareness and show support for victims of sexual assault.

April 12, 2022

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team will be promoting awareness with several events throughout the month. The goal is to raise awareness, create and promote a culture free from sexual assault, and help victims by resource sharing.

220405-N-BB298-1047 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (April 4, 2022) Capt. Jason Longwell, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Anesthesiology chief of services (left) and Tamera Larsen, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (right) participate in high-frequency task training, April 5. Staff from the Anesthesia Department conducted a central line training to refresh their skills on this procedure that takes place when a patient needs medicine given through the veins over a long period of time. (U.S. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ariana Torman/Released)

April 11, 2022

NMCP Anesthesiology Conducts Task Training

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (April 5, 2022) –Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Anesthesia Department, in coordination with the Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Training Center (HSBTC or SIM Center), conducted high-frequency task training, April 5.

220331-N-MY642-1030 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Mar. 31, 2022) Chief petty officers from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) pose for a group photo in front of the Fisher House on base after completing taking part in beautification efforts around the building as part of a community relations project hosted by the NMCP Chief Petty Officer Association. Fisher House Foundation, Inc. is an international, not-for-profit organization established to improve the quality of life for members of the military, veterans, and their families, according to the mission statement found on their website. The foundation builds comfort homes at military and VA medical centers and gifts them to the government. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donald R. White Jr.)

April 11, 2022

NMCP GOATS GIVE BACK

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (April 4, 2022) – Navy Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA) members met at the Fisher House on Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads-Portsmouth Annex to volunteer their time to perform some beautification activities around the building, March 31.

Rapid COVID Tests

April 11, 2022

Free At-Home COVID Test Kits Available

Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River has free at-home COVID test kits available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Each I.D. card holder is eligible to receive up to eight test kits per month. Make arrangements to pick up your test through our drive-thru COVID clinic by calling 301-342-2684.

April 11, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccines

Naval Hospital Pensacola, Fla. — Naval Hospital and all Branch Clinics are offering COVID vaccines

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