The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.
68K Graduation

July 7, 2022

Medical Laboratory Specialist Phase II (68K) Graduation

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

BJACH hosts skills fair for military nurses, medics

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.

On June 24, 2022, the NMCCL Family Medicine Residency Program graduated 10 residents and 10 interns who will now go on to practice medicine around the world.

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.

Graphic with X-Rays, the command logo and text that reads "Radiology will be closed starting the afternoon of July 5"

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.

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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.

TRICARE Choices in the United States Handbook

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.

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

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.

Royal Thai Navy Nurses receive recognition

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.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 6, 2022) - Capt. Shelley Perkins, commanding officer of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), center left, and Capt. Joel Schofer, executive officer of NMCP, left, present Lt. Desiree Steinhilber, an NMCP nurse, with a DAISY Award during a ceremony, June 6. The DAISY Award was established by The DAISY Foundation in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick (Pat) Barnes, a patient who lost his life to the auto-immune disease ITP. Barnes’ family wanted to recognize the incredible care that the nurses provided him before his death and created the award now embraced by healthcare organizations around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released)

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.

BJACH discusses Men’s Health – Part 5: Lt. Col. James Kenisky

June 29, 2022

BJACH discusses Men’s Health – Part 5: Lt. Col. James Kenisky

FORT POLK, La. — June is Men’s Health Month and the Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital public affairs officer discussed the topic of men’s health with providers and health care professionals at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

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