26 March 2024 Commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific visits NAMRU San Antonio JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (March 25, 2024) – Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP) made an official visit to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio.During his visit, he toured NAMRU San Antonio facilities at the Battlefield Health and Trauma
26 March 2024 Cherry Point Nurse Departs to Earn PhD in Nursing Sciences A Navy Nurse who served aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point recently departed to pursue her passion and become a professional nurse researcher through the Navy’s Duty Under Instruction Program.After serving four years aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, Lt. Amanda Gwyn will continue
25 March 2024 NMRC Clinical Trials Center Gears up for Study to Advance Potential Influenza Prevention Therapy BETHESDA, Md. – Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC)’s Clinical Trials Center (CTC) is seeking volunteers to test a new therapy intended for use as a pre- and post-exposure prevention measure for influenza.The study, expected to begin in mid-April and funded by the Defense Health Agency, will
25 March 2024 The Bethesda Chronicles, Part 6: The Enduring Legacy By the 1990s, the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) in Bethesda and Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., stood as two of the world's largest military hospitals – medical standard-bearers for the U.S. Navy and Army, respectively. At the time, few could have foreseen their eventual
22 March 2024 NMCSD HR Specialist to retire after more than 40 years of service What started as a unique civil service opportunity for one human resources specialist has turned into more than 40 years of service to her nation.“In the early 80s I was attending San Diego Mesa College when the opportunity to work at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) surfaced. Because my dad
22 March 2024 ScriptCenter Opens Aboard MCAS Cherry Point Leaders aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point marked the inauguration of a resource improving the method and manner Marines, Sailors and beneficiaries receive prescriptions aboard the base.U.S. Marine Col. Brendan Burks, MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer, and Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella,
21 March 2024 Women’s History Month Spotlight: Lt. Cmdr. Fae Ramirez, Head of the Navy’s Blood Program As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's important to recognize the extraordinary contributions women make in every sector, often playing unsung roles while quietly improving the world we live in. This year, we turn a spotlight to an individual whose quiet dedication to her craft ensures a
21 March 2024 The Navy Entomology Center of Excellence Fortifies Fleet Readiness: Advanced Training Bolsters Navy's Defense Against Health Risks At the forefront of bolstering Navy's force health protection capabilities stands the Navy Entomology Center of Excellence (NECE), dedicated to equipping Naval units with essential training and support. Recently, NECE delivered specialized pesticide equipment training to the Navy Environmental and