Airmen approach a UH-60 on Dec. 6, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, during Operation AGILE Medic. This joint force medical training exercise immerses medics in the seamless process of transporting patients from the Expeditionary Medical Support unit to the En Route Patient Staging System team, and onwards to Air Evacuation and Critical Care Air Transport Teams, and vice versa. The hands-on experience ensures medics gain a comprehensive understanding of communication protocols, the critical timing for patient preparation, and the intricacies of the entire process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

Jan. 14, 2024

Operation AGILE Medic, communication is key

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas — During the first week of December 2023, the Air Force, Army and Marines collaborated in Operation AGILE Medic at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, providing medics with real-world experience in austere environments transporting patients and implementing hands-on Medic-X training. Throughout the joint exercise, medics were faced with unexpected scenarios, where they had to communicate between the Expeditionary Medical Support unit to the En Route Patient Staging System (ERPSS) team to Air Evacuation and, or, Critical Care Air Transport team, and vice versa.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Jan. 12, 2024) As Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) celebrates National Pharmacist Day, 12 Jan., we present two pharmacists whose parallel trajectory lead them to serving in one of the hospital’s most relied upon departments by beneficiaries who expect a precision and expediency that leaves zero room for complacency. Lt. Catherine Bobea, United States Public Health Service (USPHS) pharmacist serving at NMCSD and a native from Queens, New York City; and, Lt. Andre Burnett, NMCSD pharmacist and a native from Birmingham, Alabama, pose for an environmental photo in the pharmacy.

Jan. 12, 2024

Two different roads, one final destination for pair of NMCSD pharmacists

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — As Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) celebrates National Pharmacist Day, 12 Jan., we present two pharmacists whose parallel trajectory lead them to serving in one of the hospital’s most relied upon departments by beneficiaries who expect a precision and expediency that leaves zero room for complacency.

Navy Lt. Tess Bierl promoted from the rank of Lt. j.g. during a ceremony held Wednesday, January 10 aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Bierl serves in the clinic’s Patient Centered Medical Home and its Occupational Health clinic.

Jan. 12, 2024

Cherry Point Lieutenant Junior Grade Promotes

MCAS Cherry Point — Navy Lt. Tess Bierl promoted from the rank of Lt. j.g. during a ceremony held Wednesday, January 10 aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Bierl serves in the clinic’s Patient Centered Medical Home and its Occupational Health clinic.

Staff aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrate the service and dedication of Mr. Tyrone Nevels. Nevels, center, departed the clinic Thursday, January 11, 2024 after serving aboard the facility for 22 years as a General Schedule Civilian Radiology Technologist.

Jan. 12, 2024

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Service, Dedication of Mr. Tyrone Nevels

MCAS Cherry Point — Staff aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrate the service and dedication of Mr. Tyrone Nevels. Nevels departed the clinic Thursday, January 11, 2024 after serving aboard the facility for 22 years as a General Schedule Civilian Radiology Technologist.

Two Corpsmen serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point received awards for their service to patients and fellow staff. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Colin Zuelzke and Hospital Corpsman Yuri Martinez both received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on Thursday, January 11. Zuelzke, served aboard the clinic in Patient Centered Medical Home and Martinez Hernandez in Preventative Medicine.

Jan. 12, 2024

Cherry Point Corpsmen Awarded

MCAS Cherry Point — Two Corpsmen serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point received awards for their service to patients and fellow staff. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Colin Zuelzke and Hospital Corpsman Yuri Martinez both received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on Thursday, January 11. Zuelzke, served aboard the clinic in Patient Centered Medical Home and Martinez Hernandez in Preventative Medicine.

New Infusion Services Clinic opens at BAMC

Jan. 11, 2024

New Infusion Services Clinic opens at BAMC

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center officially opened its new Infusion Services Clinic with a ribbon cutting

Air Force dental technician aims a hand-held x-ray machine at a service member's cheek.

Jan. 11, 2024

Mental Health Is Health: Depression and Oral Health

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Depression can cause you to neglect your oral health if you aren’t able to motivate yourself to do daily tasks like brushing your teeth and flossing. See how TRICARE can help your mental and oral health.

68P Graduation

Jan. 11, 2024

Tripler Army Medical Center 68P Radiology Specialist Phase II Graduation

Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Spc. Arthur J. Kim, left, and Spc. Lemoyne J. Jones, both assigned to Tripler Army Medical Center graduated from 68P Radiology Specialist Phase II training on Jan. 11, 2024. (Defense Health Agency photo by Hugh Fleming)

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2024) Legalman First Class Shawn Dorman, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) Office of the Command Judge Advocate leading petty officer, honors the 52nd anniversary of the Legalman (LN) rating. Dorman, a Philadelphia, Pa. native, joined the Navy in 2014. "It's an honor to serve not only in the Navy, but to also serve in a rate that I covet so highly," says Dorman. "To all of the LNs in the fleet, I wish you the warmest happy LN birthday and never lose sight of the vital work that you conduct on behalf of your command." The mission of NMCSD is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality health care services, and shape the future of military medicine through education, training, and research. NMCSD employs more than 6,000 active-duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere.

Jan. 10, 2024

Legalman celebrates rating, reflects on service

Naval Medical Center San Diego — As the U.S. Navy celebrates the 52nd anniversary of the Legalman (LN) rating, we take a look at one LN at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) who cherishes the role he plays helping ensure the command's legal duties are carried out. "Coming from a family comprised of lawyers who served in both the public and private sector, I have always had a calling to purse a legal career," says Legalman First Class Shawn Dorman, NMCSD Office of the Command Judge Advocate leading petty officer. "As an LN I have served on aircraft carriers and forward deployed locations and the one constant about the rate is that we are always in demand."

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Jan. 3, 2024) Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) hosted Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) for a command tour. Capt. Cory Gaconnet (L), Bioskills & Simulation Training Center department head, briefs Peters (R) on the capabilities of the department to provide quality medical training resources and simulation. The mission of NMCSD is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality health care services, and shape the future of military medicine through education, training, and research. NMCSD employs more than 6,000 active-duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere.

Jan. 10, 2024

Congressman Scott Peters visits NMCSD, learns about MTF capabilities

Naval Medical Center San Diego — Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) hosted Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) for a command tour, 3 Jan. The visit started with a command overview brief by Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, NMCSD director, who offered broader context on the current composition of the command and its mission; and, how it relates to the Defense Health Agency (DHA) construct.

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