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.
180720-N-GN619-001 - Wall art designating the Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Training Center (HSBTC) or SIM Center at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Among the many programs offered by NMCP's SIM center, one stands out as a bridge for those who are completing their internship year and preparing to be general medical officers in the fleet. That program is called STOMP, or Simulation Training for Operational Medicine Providers.

Dec. 10, 2021

NMCP’S SIM CENTER REACCREDITED AND RECOGNIZED

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Dec. 6, 2021) – Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Training Center (HSBTC) was recently granted reaccreditation in the areas of core and research by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), and received a Defense Health Agency (DHA) award for combat trauma care.

MHS GENESIS coming Jan. 22, 2022

Dec. 10, 2021

Patients can take steps now to prepare for MHS GENESIS ‘Go Live’

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The San Antonio Market, to include Brooke Army Medical Center, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune's Communication Center is a centralized department responsible for collecting and relaying information to help expedite response efforts during an emergency.

Dec. 10, 2021

We are NMCCL: Communication Center – “The Heart of the Medical Center”

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Communication Center works similar to a human heart. Like a heart pumps blood to the rest of the body, employees of the Communication Center say they help pump information to the rest of the medical treatment facility.

LRMC begins COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11

Dec. 10, 2021

LRMC begins COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11

LANDSTUHL, Germany — LANDSTUHL, Germany – Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the largest American hospital overseas, began COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11, becoming one of the first Military Treatment Facilities overseas to vaccinate that patient population, Nov. 18.

LRMC incorporates high cure rate procedure for cancer

Dec. 10, 2021

LRMC incorporates high cure rate procedure for cancer

LANDSTUHL, Germany — LANDSTUHL, Germany – Over nearly two decades, Richard Reed has traveled from Germany to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center seven times. These weren’t holiday trips but rather medevacs for the treatment of his cancer. Reed’s treatments required a specialized dermatologist trained in Mohs surgery, which until now, wasn’t available in Germany for U.S. citizens living abroad. Recently, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center reintroduced the service for skin cancer patients, which had been missing for decades.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Leslie Balcazar, chief, midwifery services, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, evaluates a patient during a routine exam at LRMC's Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Nov. 3. Balcazar, a breast cancer survivor, shared her battle with one of the deadliest cancers for women in various platforms throughout October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Dec. 10, 2021

Air Force midwife serving at LRMC recalls battle with breast cancer

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Nearly a decade ago, U.S. Air Force Maj. Leslie Balcazar was physically thriving, running half marathons, swimming and a practitioner of karate, describing her health as very good to excellent.

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Dec. 9, 2021

KAHC COVID-19 Vaccination Drive Dec. 13-17

FORT LEE, Va. — Kenner Army Health Clinic is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Drive for Kenner beneficiaries 18 and up, Dec. 13-17 in the 1st floor break room from 8 - 11 a.m. (This includes Active Duty Service Members, Active Duty Family Members, and Retirees)

Flu Walk In Clinic

Dec. 7, 2021

Flu Walk In Clinic

Fort Rucker Army Base, Al — Lyster will conduct a Walk-In Flu Clinic Dec 14 & 16 for enrolled beneficiaries from 0800-1145 and 1300-1545. You can also choose to get your flu shot at a network pharmacy if it’s more convenient for you. If you are Active Duty and receive your flu shot off post, please bring in documentation to ensure we accurately capture this important requirement in MEDPROS!

Booster Walk In Clinic

Dec. 7, 2021

Booster Walk In Clinic

Fort Rucker Army Base, Al — Thursday, Dec 9 Lyster will offer the Moderna booster vaccination on a walk-in basis in V117 for Active Duty, DoD Civilians, and enrolled beneficiaries (ages 18 and over) who received their initial vaccinations at Lyster and are 6 months past their initial vaccination series. No appointment necessary. We do ask for you to please bring your COVID vaccination card with you. Walk-In Clinic Times: 0800-1145 & 1300-1545

Dec. 6, 2021

Kenner Army Health Clinic observes National Influenza Vaccination Week

FORT LEE, Va. — National Influenza Vaccination Week is this week, Dec. 5-11, which is a great time to bring awareness and highlight the importance of receiving the influenza vaccination.

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