Lt. Cmdr. Ralph Weikel, a staff chaplain at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), speaks during Lessons and Carols in Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Chapel on Dec. 11.

Dec. 15, 2020

NMCP’s Pastoral Care Services Hosts Hanukkah Alive, Lessons and Carols

Portsmouth, VA — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Dec. 11, 2020) – Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Pastoral Care Services hosted their annual Lessons and Carols service, along with Hanukkah Alive on Dec. 11.

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Pediatric Inpatient Ward patients received a welcoming surprise visit Operation Homefront on Dec. 14.

Dec. 15, 2020

Operation Homefront Delivers Gifts to NMCP

Portsmouth, VA — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Dec. 14, 2020) – Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Pediatric Inpatient Ward patients received a welcoming surprise visit Operation Homefront on Dec. 14.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Hannah May pushes a cart with the first Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination delivery at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) on Dec. 15.

Dec. 15, 2020

NMCP Receives COVID-19 Vaccine

Portsmouth, VA — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Dec. 15, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Hannah May pushes a cart with the first Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination delivery at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) on Dec. 15. Vaccinations for the healthcare staff will begin Dec. 16. NMCP is one of the first Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) in the Department of Defense to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released)

A Nevada Guard Airman supports the Reno-Sparks Indian-Colony in Hungry Valley, Nevada, on Nov. 12. Since the beginning of the Nevada National Guard’s coronavirus health response support in April, task forces have provided assistance at 10 tribal locations across Nevada with either food distribution support and/or COVID-19 testing medical and logistical support.

Dec. 15, 2020

Understanding TRICARE Coverage of COVID-19 Testing

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and go to the doctor to get tested, will TRICARE cover your visit and your test? Will TRICARE cover your COVID-19 test if you don’t have symptoms but want to get a test for peace of mind? If you’re confused about COVID-19 tests and what TRICARE covers, be sure you check out the latest information on the TRICARE website.

December Holiday Hours

Dec. 14, 2020

December Holiday Hours

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Dec 18: Training Day, Closed at 1200 Dec 24: Holiday (Closed) Dec: Christmas Holiday (Closed) Dec 31: Training Day, Closed at 1200 Jan 1: New Year's Holiday (Closed)

About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Dec. 14, 2020

About The COVID-19 Vaccine

MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under Emergency Use Authorization has authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine will be given in a two-dose series separated by 21 days. Vaccines from different manufacturers will NOT be interchangeable. The vaccine recipient must receive the same vaccine for both doses. Talk to your provider to ensure you get the right dose at the right time.

Lt. Cmdr. Jeremy Griswold, assistant department head for Naval Hospital Jacksonville�s pharmacy, reviews prescriptions at the outpatient pharmacy.

Dec. 14, 2020

Naval Hospital Jacksonville pharmacy staff recognized for outstanding service

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville pharmacy staff were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments during the Joint Federal Pharmacy Seminar’s (JFPS) annual Navy pharmacy virtual awards ceremony on Nov. 13.

With the holiday season upon us, the cold, dark days that winter brings, and the social distancing and movement restrictions brought about by COVID-19, it’s not uncommon for people to feel depressed.

Dec. 11, 2020

Handling stress and anxiety during the winter holidays

SEMBACH, Germany — With the holiday season upon us, the cold, dark days that winter brings, and the social distancing and movement restrictions brought about by COVID-19, it’s not uncommon for people to feel depressed.

Thomas McCaffery, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, briefs reporters at the Pentagon on the department’s phase, standardized and coordinated strategy for distributing and administrating COVID-19 vaccines, Dec 9, 2020. (DOD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany Chase.)

Dec. 10, 2020

DOD Officials Announce Distribution Plan for Initial COVID-19 Vaccine

Regarding the initial COVID-19 vaccination rollout, Defense Department officials announced a phased and coordinated strategic plan for distributing and administering the initial COVID-19 vaccines.

An Army family member at Fort Bliss, Texas receives the seasonal flu vaccine at a community flu drive held Oct. 9, 2020, at the Fort Bliss Main Exchange. More than 600 Army family members and military retirees were vaccinated during the two-day event.

Dec. 9, 2020

Your Options to Get a Flu Shot

Do you normally receive your care at a military hospital or clinic? If the flu vaccine isn’t available at a military hospital or clinic, you can still get the vaccine at no cost through the TRICARE network.

Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!