Airmen assigned to the 39th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron discuss various medical treatments at Acıbadem University in Istanbul, Turkey, Oct. 28, 2021. Airmen from the 39th OMRS visited Acıbadem’s Center of Advanced Simulation and Education to train in a more realistic environment, with state-of-the-art technology that provides real-time feedback to the medical team. The team, which consisted of a clinical nurse and two enlisted medical technicians, performed a spectrum of training scenarios, ranging from clinical patient care to tactical combat casualty care. They also capitalized on the opportunity to use the facility’s virtual reality capabilities to perform basic life-saving skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

Nov. 22, 2021

39th MDG Airmen partner with Acıbadem University to Enhance Training and Readiness

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Airmen from the 39th Medical Group attended medical training at the Acıbadem University's Center of Advanced Simulation and Education, the only center of its kind, Oct. 26-28, in Istanbul.

NMCCL began administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to pediatric beneficiaries ages 5-11 years old on November 17, 2021.

Nov. 20, 2021

NMCCL administers COVID-19 vaccines to pediatric beneficiaries

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — On November 17, 2021, Naval Medical Center camp Lejeune administered the first doses of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine. NMCCL offers the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for eligible, pediatric TRICARE beneficiaries ages 5-11 years old.

Congratulations to Staff Sgt.'s Brian Tomassi and Victoria Kane on their induction into the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club.

Nov. 19, 2021

IRAHC Sgt. Audie Murphy Club Inductees

FORT KNOX, Ky —

Army Spc. Gabriella Patlan and the Barrera family on the Family Feud gameshow.

Nov. 19, 2021

BAMC medic, family compete on Family Feud

FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES — One hundred percent of Brooke Army Medical Center staff surveyed said the Barrera family did a

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is first Navy Medicine satellite site to treat military living with HIV

Nov. 18, 2021

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune becomes first satellite site to treat military living with HIV

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is the first Navy Medicine satellite site for HIV Evaluation and Testing Units or HETUs.

Following approval from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) began providing the COVID-19 pediatric vaccination to children between the ages of five and eleven, Nov. 8.

Nov. 18, 2021

NMCP BEGINS 5-11 COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

Portsmouth, VA — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (November 10, 2021) – Following approval from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) began providing the COVID-19 pediatric vaccination to children between the ages of five and eleven, Nov. 8.

Pfc. Savana Neves, operating room specialist for Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, at the Joint Readiness Training and Fort Polk, Louisiana poses with her certificate of U.S. Citizenship outside the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration office in New Orleans Oct. 29

Nov. 16, 2021

BJACH’s newest OR Tech, Army’s newest citizen

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital welcomes the Army’s newest American citizen to their operating room. Pfc. Savana Neves, operating room specialist, arrived at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana on Oct. 25. On Oct. 29, she was interviewed and sworn in as a United States citizen in New Orleans.

Capt. Amanda Byrd, a nurse practitioner with 75th Medical Group, receives her COVID-19 vaccination from Tech. Sgt. Alicia Ringlehan, 75th Medical Group, Jan. 8, 2021, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The base's first doses of the vaccination went to first responders and health care professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)

Nov. 16, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Information for Patients

The 75th Medical Group is currently offering initial/booster COVID-19 (Pfizer only) and influenza vaccines to all active duty, GS, contractors, family members and retirees. Vaccines are available based upon supply. We do not yet have the vaccine for the 5-11 age group. Please check back for updates. An appointment is required to receive your vaccine, no walk-ins will be allowed.

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) underwent the rigorous triennial onsite survey from The Joint Commission (TJC) from Aug. 10 to Aug. 13, which resulted in reaccreditation until 2024.

Nov. 15, 2021

NMCP Earns TJC Reaccreditation

Portsmouth, VA — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Nov. 9, 2021) – Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) underwent the rigorous triennial onsite survey from The Joint Commission (TJC) from Aug. 10 to Aug. 13, which resulted in reaccreditation until 2024.

Angela Bridges, administers the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to Eliana Bedolla (11).

Nov. 15, 2021

BJACH hosts after school COVID-19 vaccine clinic for kids

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital administered the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine to children 5-11 years old Nov. 9 at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana. BJACH coordinated the clinic after school hours, to avoid interference with student academics and filled every available appointment.

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