Throughout the week of April 16-20, approximately 40 staff members from Naval Hospital Bremerton have departed to report for Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12), the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia-Pacific region, will begin May 1, and include engagements with the host nations of Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Naval Hospital Bremerton's Sustainability Team recognized Main Operating Room staff members on Earth Day, April 20, for ensuring sustainable practices were continually performed throughout the first quarter of 2012. The inaugural NHB Sustainability Award certificate was accepted by Cmdr. Fran Slonski, Main Operating Room (OR) Department Head along with Kevin Stevenson Main OR Nurse.

"Laboratory Professionals Get Results!" will be the theme at Naval Hospital Bremerton during April 22-28 to recognize and honor Laboratory Department staff members throughout National Medical Laboratory Professionals week. “The focus is on allowing our staff to relax and celebrate the practice of their profession through fellowship,” said Lt. Cmdr. Todd. J. Tetreault, NHB Laboratory Manager.

Naval Hospital Bremerton’s American Red Cross volunteer chairperson was presented the 2012 Services to the Armed Forces Award on April 18. Joyce Berry was selected by the American Red Cross Volunteer Recognition Awards Committee and feted at the Burke Museum in Seattle, and a Volunteer Appreciation Event at the Bremerton West Sound Red Cross office that gave many NHB volunteers the opportunity to join in the recognition.