Beaufort S.C.- Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Beaufort hosts an Education Fair at Naval Hospital Beaufort on March 20th, 2025.This education fair is designed to empower and strengthen our military warfighters!This event offered a unique opportunity to explore educational resources that...

Inspired by her grandmother’s service as an Army Nurse, a Sailor follows in her footsteps by providing patient care to families aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.Hospital Corpsman Second Class Katelyn Barros serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the facility’s Patient Centered...

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Ms. Kathryn A. Mercer as its new Chief of Staff, effective February 10, 2025.A native of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Mercer has previously served as the command's comptroller for close to five years. She...

AGANA HEIGHTS, Guam — Navy Cmdr. Desirae Pierce has twice helped transform how naval hospitals care for their tiniest patients. Now, as U.S. Naval Hospital Guam's lead for the innovative Neonatal Stabilization and Treatment (NeST) team, she's enhancing care for newborns who need specialized medical...

From taking vital signs to teaching lifesaving skills, a Sailor aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point supports families and uplifts his fellow staff members.Hospital Corpsman Third Class Marc Philip Dumayag is a General Duty Corpsman at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, responsible for a...

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Dr. Stephen Ferrara, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, visited U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay to engage with leadership and staff on Feb. 27, 2025.Ferrara’s visit underscores his commitment to engaging with medical personnel at military hospitals...

For many Navy Corpsmen, the job primarily involves medical care in a clinical or field setting. However, for Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (HM1) Brian Romero, his role extends far beyond the walls of a medical facility — often hanging from a helicopter hundreds of feet in the air.Romero, a native of...

GROTON, Conn. – The Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory’s (NSMRL) Naval Psychological Readiness and Human Performance (NPRHP) team are expanding administration of the Submarine Environment Fit (SUBFIT) assessment to include all enlisted submariners.The SUBFIT assessment includes a tailored,...

Snacking is a natural part of the day for many, providing a much-needed boost between meals.Sometimes, our bodies require nourishment to stabilize blood sugar levels. Other times, we snack out of habit.Making mindful choices when it comes to snacks can significantly impact overall health and help...

Advances in operational medicine for Navy Medicine and Defense Health Agency was on full display with the annual Continuous Process Improvement Fair held at Naval Hospital Bremerton, May 10-13, 2025.The project presentation was based upon such criteria as innovative/creativity and overall impact on...