TAURA, Japan – U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Yokosuka and Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Hospital Yokosuka conducted a joint disaster response drill on Feb. 27.The exercise focused on enhancing hospital administrative and command staff capabilities between NMRTC Yokosuka...

Hospital corpsmen assigned to the Multi-Service Unit (MSU) at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms participated in a high-impact Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training session on March 21, reinforcing their ability to provide critical medical support in operational environments. The training, led...

-- (fourth in a series with March designated as Nutrition Month) The human body requires a continuous supply of energy to function efficiently. This demand increases significantly when engaging in physical activities, whether for recreational, competitive or duty purposes. Exercise places greater...

On March 14, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms held its 10th Annual Process Improvement (PI) Fair, a showcase of innovative projects aimed at enhancing patient care, streamlining operations, and improving overall hospital efficiency. The event highlighted the...

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...

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...

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...

LEMOORE, Calif. — Naval Health Clinic Lemoore (NHCL) champions accurate time tracking procedures within the web based Defense Medical Human Resources System Internet (DMHRSi) platform.The clinic’s resource management department conducted an in-person DMHRSi training for the command’s active duty...

Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP) recently hosted the Operational Medicine Health Informatics Advisory Group (OPMHAG) for Fleet, Navy Medicine, and Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems (JOMIS) program leaders who showcased an innovative operational medicine system poised to transform...