Sept. 11, 2024

September 11, 2001. Never forget.

NMCP — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) active duty and civilian staff members, led by Capt. Brian Feldman, NMCP director/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Portsmouth commander, gathered at Morning Colors to honor the lives lost due to the attacks on the World Trade Center towers, the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93 in a Pennsylvania field, 23 years ago, Sept. 11.

Sept. 11, 2024

NMCP HOSTS 2023-2024 PSYCHOLOGY INTERN GRADUATION

NMCP — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Sept. 10, 2024) Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) hosted a graduation ceremony in the command’s Chapel of Comfort for the Psychology Intern class of 2023-2024, Sept. 10.

Sept. 11, 2024

NMCP HOSTS COMMAND CAREER NEC FAIR

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) staff hosted a fair highlighting the various Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs), or jobs, available within Navy Medicine, Sept. 3. Numerous tables lined the main hall of Building 2 that provided information via decorative displays, and staff from each specialty, from lab work to pharmacy to mental health, were able to speak to attendees and answer questions.

Sept. 11, 2024

Medic-X Training

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Members from the 21st Medical Group and the 21st Security Forces Squadron recently partnered with the 302nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to conduct Medic-X training, where they practiced patient on-loading and off-loading from aircraft. 

Sept. 11, 2024

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center reverified as only U.S. Level II Trauma Center overseas

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Through a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process that spanned 14 months, the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma recently reverified Landstuhl Regional Medical Center as the only U.S. Level II Trauma Center, military or civilian, overseas.

Sept. 10, 2024

TRICARE Is Your Partner in Mental Health Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Suicidal thoughts can be experienced by anyone and are a serious mental health concern. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Help is available, and TRICARE is here to support you.

Sept. 10, 2024

How to Reduce Exposure to Wildfire Smoke: Tips for Protecting Your Health

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — As wildfires continue to burn in our region, it’s important to stay mindful of the impact on air quality, even if the fires are miles away. Smoke and particulate matter can travel long distances, creating health risks, especially for those with respiratory conditions, children, the elderly, and pregnant women.

Sept. 10, 2024

Navy Physician Continues Family Tradition of Service aboard MCAS Cherry Point

MCAS Cherry Point — A Navy Medicine officer serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point continues her family’s tradition of service in the nation’s armed forces.

Sept. 9, 2024

Walter Reed nursing team recognizes members with the DAISY Award for extraordinary, lifesaving care

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Nurses spearhead the health care efforts at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNNMC), most often at the bedside of patients, providing the nation’s heroes and their families compassionate care around the clock. The medical center's leadership team recognizes nurses' selfless service and dedication, presenting its members with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses monthly.

Sept. 9, 2024

Training Tomorrow's Dental Leaders: Inside the Air Force Oral Hygiene Course

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Air Force Oral Hygiene Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is a unique training program designed to develop future oral preventive assistants.