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Sigonella, Italy

Lt. Henry (Hank) Debell, Orthopedic Surgeon, observes Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Bessolo (Internal Medicine Physician) practices a Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) exam under the direction of Cmdr. Radhames E. Lizardo during the during the two-day ATLS course at USNMRTC Sigonella. Share

Sigonella, Italy

Lt. Kristin Shafer (Emergency Department Physician & ATLS Instructor Candidate) demonstrates Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) exam on Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) Nicholas Setta (Staff Education and Training (SEAT) Petty Officer) during the two-day ATLS course at USNMRTC Sigonella. Share

Sigonella, Italy

Major Nikki Laferriere reviews the ATLS Primary and Secondary survey on a mannequin before learners begin their hands on scenario during the during the two-day ATLS course at USNMRTC Sigonella. Share

Bremerton, WA

Corpsmen Up for those in need…hospital corpsmen assigned to Naval Hospital Bremerton prepare to assist Internal Medicine Clinic patients with transitioning to a civilian provider in the surrounding network. The patients, all TRICARE For Life, were addressed by NHB leadership during a Town Hall meeting held January 31, 2025. The standing room only crowd, many who had received a letter notifying them of the event, were there to hear – and be heard – on a transition impacting their access to care at NHB. NHB is going to lose all active-duty Internal Medicine physicians due to retirement and permanent change of duty orders, which will leave the clinic with only one physician still assigned and well over 2,000 patients enrolled. “One physician for 2,200 patients…those numbers just don’t add up,” said Capt. Molly Jenkins, NHB executive officer. The resulting loss of the providers will impact those empaneled Internal Medicine TRICARE For Life patients in attendance in several specific ways, particularly with decreased access to care and increased appointment wait times. For the patients to still receive the care needed - in a timely manner – NHB is assisting with transitioning hundreds of TRICARE For Life patients into the surrounding network with providers, doctor offices and medical clinics who accept Medicare. Questions were answered, queries were addressed, and computer-access assistance was set up to help those in need locate a provider by a team of Family Medicine department and Internal Medicine clinic hospital corpsmen. They will continue such support service every Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for the foreseeable future (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer). Share

Jacksonville, FL

Hospital Corpsmen from Naval Hospital Jacksonville go through the steps of resuscitation on a newborn infant mannequin during a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) drill Jan. 30. Weekly training is held in the emergency department to help keep skills sharp. Share

Jacksonville, FL

Cmdr. Sara Edmondson, maternal child clinical nurse specialist at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, assists corpsmen with intubation during a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) drill Jan. 30. While this pratice is usually done by a health care provider, staff were shown the process so they have a better understanding of how to assist. Share

Jacksonville, FL

HM3 Rosemary Simmons, left, and HM3 Madeline Magnus work together with a T-piece resuscitator to practice life-saving positive pressure ventilation during a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) drill Jan. 30 at Naval Hospital Jacksonville. Share

Bethesda, MD

U.S. Navy Lt. Kathryn Flynn, Chief of Residents, Internal Medicine Residency Program, examines a patient at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Jan. 24, 2025. Flynn is assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC), Bethesda's Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMU-2) Bethesda, an operational unit ready to support missions for expeditionary medicine. NMRTC Bethesda is mission is to maximize warfighter performance through optimized medical readiness tailored to operational requirements; enhance the readiness of the medical force to sustain expeditionary medical capability; and train and develop the Navy Medicine Force. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Toni N. Burton) Share

Bethesda, MD

U.S. Navy Lt. Kathryn Flynn, Chief of Residents, Internal Medicine Residency Program, poses for a portrait while discussing her roles and responsibilities at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Jan. 24, 2025. Flynn is assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC), Bethesda's Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMU 2) Bethesda, an operational unit ready to support missions for expeditionary medicine. NMRTC, Bethesda is mission is to maximize warfighter performance through optimized medical readiness tailored to operational requirements; enhance the readiness of the medical force to sustain expeditionary medical capability; and train and develop the Navy Medicine Force. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Toni N. Burton) Share

Sigonella, Italy

HM1 Albert Richmond and HM1 Samantha Richmond, pictured with their daughter, Danielle Share

Sigonella, Italy

HM1 Albert Richmond pins his wife, HM1 Samantha Richmond Share

Sigonella, Italy

The newly HM1 Albert Richmond and HM1 Samantha Richmond pose together after their ceremony. Share