“I do not know what you have heard about NMRI as to its reputation among those who can evaluate research. From what I have heard it appears that it has already attained a stature in the scientific world and has made contributions to research in its short life of which a much older institution might...

ATLANTIC OCEAN — “My aunt passed away in 2008 from breast cancer,” said Lt. Nyasia Jenkins, from Unci, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) medical department. “It was detected late so there was really no chance for us to see her.”One in eight women will face cancer in their life...

(Oct. 16, 2022) ATLANTIC OCEAN — “When we responded, all we could hear was screaming,” Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Blaine Grandfield, from Merritt, Texas, says, recalling a time a Sailor fell three stories off a scaffolding onto a floating barge while serving aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). A...

It was back in early September that Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Tristan Brayman along with Hospital Corpsmen 1st Class Cyrus Cunningham, Ferrell Jenkins and Sonnypaul Soriano, were notified by command leadership that they were chosen to be part of Fiscal Year 2023 Navy Chief Petty Officer ranks.That...

For Elma Faye Miller, infection prevention and control nurse at Naval Hospital Bremerton, recognizing Oct. 16-22, 2022, as International Infection Prevention Week, is a great reminder of the importance attached to the awareness campaign.One that is applicable for all 52 weeks in the year.“Knowing...

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Oct. 20, 2022) – Hospital Corpsman William T. Ericson was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal in recognition for acts of non-combat heroism during a ceremony recently at the Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC).While off-duty hiking at the...

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Oct. 19, 2022) Hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departed Naval Station Norfolk in support of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Continuing Promise 2022 mission in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations, Oct. 19, 2022.Comfort is scheduled to visit Guatemala,...

The medical component of the mobilization process that effectively prepares reserve Sailors for active duty has occurred for Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 11 thanks to the efforts from Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) Health Clinic, Oct. 18. “The mobilization process brings...

Naval Medical Center San Diego kicked off the Health and Wellness department’s Week of Wellness fair, Oct. 17. The week-long event covers a broad range of topics all aimed at improving one’s overall health and wellness.October is filled with numerous health and wellness observations ranging from...

Proper nutrition is one of the key elements of good physical and mental health. So how does one sort through the overabundance of information to know what is healthy and effective? A dietitian can help get you started.“Everything starts with nutrition,” said U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Nelson H...