GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Tongues – and tails – were wagging at U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay as news traveled down the halls one paw at a time; it was official, the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program kicked off, Jan. 22, 2025.The inaugural visit began in the command suite boardroom...

The Navy is looking at the future of warfare and with solutions of how to treat wounded are being explored. Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 50 stationed at Naval Station (NS) Mayport recently received casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) training from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command...

Every day at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, a civilian staff member works to protect patients and fellow staff from a microscopic adversary.Ms. Chelsea Mull serves aboard the clinic as an Infection Preventionist and leads her fellow staff members in establishing a proactive, preventative culture...

A staff member serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point makes the safety of patients receiving medical care her daily mission.Ms. Brittney Perkins, a General Schedule Civilian, serves as the Patient Safety Manager aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point and ensures the facility meets...

Written by: CS1 Mary LeepruittThe Operations Management Team at the United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Sigonella demonstrates the true meaning of teamwork and dedication, consistently going above and beyond to ensure mission success. With a clear focus on supporting...

March is Brain Injury Month and one Expeditionary Medical Facility- Mike service member has shown resiliency through her experience. Lt. Cmdr. Lynn Skinner woke up four years ago with what she thought was a migraine and couldn’t walk, so she called 911 to then wake up in the ICU at Orange Park...

Story by: Lt. Cmdr. Pamela Love, Registered DietitianEach year during March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrate National Nutrition Month® by promoting the importance of making informed food choices while developing both healthier eating and physical activity habits. National Nutrition...

Navy Lieutenant Patrick Campbell received his Fleet Marine Force Pin during a ceremony held Friday, March7, 2025 aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.To earn the pin, Campbell demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the Marine Corps’ force structure, physical fitness and tactical...

On February 12, 2025, the U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) / Naval Hospital (NH) Sigonella celebrated the acquisition of the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) simulator for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). The addition of this advanced training tool...

Courtesy story by Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community OutreachMILLINGTON, Tenn. – Petty Officer 3rd Class Brendan Szafranski, a native of Cary, Illinois, recently advanced in rank while serving aboard U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Guantanamo Bay at U.S. Naval...