09 April 2024 From ‘Doc’ to Doctor: Pax River Corpsman Earns PhD Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Quinton Dotson is a very busy man at NAS Patuxent River. Most days you can find him in Building 409, though he’s rarely alone.In his position as Command Climate Specialist, Dotson is sought out by NAS PAX River commanding officer, senior enlisted leaders, and even junior...
09 April 2024 US Naval Community College Begins Accepting Applications for Health Science QUANTICO, Va. — The U.S. Naval Community College officially began accepting applications for its Associate of Science in Health Science program on Monday, Apr. 1.USNCC worked with Western Governors University to provide this naval-relevant degree program focused on health and medical capabilities...
05 April 2024 Naval Hospital Pensacola Leads with Groundbreaking Sleep Apnea Treatment in the Panhandle PENSACOLA, FL—Naval Hospital Pensacola announced a major advancement in military healthcare by completing the first Inspire therapy implant in the Panhandle area for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This milestone in improving service members' health and operational readiness.Lt. Cmdr. Ryan...
03 April 2024 Heroes Beyond Duty: Naval Officers' Swift Response Saves Lives in Highway Crisis PENSACOLA, Flo. — In a testament to courage and quick action, Cmdr. Mohenish Daughtry and her Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Coon, showcased exemplary conduct in the wake of an unforeseen emergency. The duo, embarking on a routine journey back from a site visit in NMRTU Belle Chase, found...
01 April 2024 A Decade of Dedication: Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine SEVEN's Milestone Anniversary and Vital Mission On March 20, Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit SEVEN (NEPMU), located at U.S. Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, marked a significant milestone commemorating its 10th anniversary since its recommissioning in 2014.Previously, NEPMU SEVEN served the U.S. 6th Fleet and the European area of...
29 March 2024 NBHC Mayport’s Robert R. Ingram building celebrates 20 years of service, honors Medal of Honor recipient Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) Mayport celebrated 20 years of service at its current location, Building 2104, March 28. It was established aboard Naval Station Mayport in 1943, at Building Nine, and was also located at Building One. The clinic’s namesake, Medal of Honor recipient Hospital...
29 March 2024 USU Surgical Global Health Expert Named Fulbright Alumni Ambassador Navy Capt. (Dr.) Tamara Worlton, director of the Division of Global Surgery at the Uniformed Services University (USU) and director of Surgical Operations at USU’s Center for Global Health Engagement (CGHE), has been selected as a Fulbright Alumni Ambassador, one of the most prestigious...
28 March 2024 Doctor reunites with medical student he delivered decades ago A military medical student at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton was reunited with the doctor who delivered her into the world more than two decades ago.Ensign Hannah Ortiz is currently in the middle of her family medicine rotation as part of her medical education through the Uniformed Services...
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...
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,...