ROTA, Spain (February 12, 2026) — A routine day quickly turned into a high-stakes scenario at U.S. Naval Hospital Rota as staff responded to a simulated neonatal emergency, working side by side with Spain’s 061 public ambulance service, which provides emergency medical response and transport.The...

The Defense Health Agency (DHA)provides care “Anytime, Anywhere, Always.” For the first time ever, patients at Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville can receive care from a pediatric endocrinologist in the pediatric clinic of the hospital. Capt. William Scouten from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth...

Naval Hospital Bremerton hosted a blood drive, April 15, 2026, in coordination with the Armed Services Blood Bank Center – Pacific Northwest.A total of 27 units of blood were collected - considered a significant contribution for the command-level drive - as each [unit] has the potential to save up...

Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) regularly partners with the fleet and with service members across the U.S. military to develop timely solutions that address maritime and multi-domain requirements. The command’s research informs policies aimed at protecting the health of the...

An Occupational Therapist serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point keeps Marines and Sailors mission ready by providing care for their most mission essential assets: their hands.Jennifer Prutch, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point,...

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, the 24th Medical Officer of the Marine Corps, met with Blount Island Command leadership April 22 in Florida to assess how Navy-provided health services integrate with Marine Corps prepositioning programs and expeditionary logistics.Valdes, who assumed the role in...