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WASHINGTON — Capt. Elizabeth Adriano (left), director of Naval Medical Center San Diego, receives the 2026 Federal Health Care Executive Award for Excellence from Dr. Marc Boom (right), American Hospital Association (AHA) board chair, during the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C., April 20, 2026. Adriano was recognized for her transformative leadership and significant contributions to the military health system, including the expansion of the Virtual Medical Operations Center. The mission of NMCSD is to optimize health and enhance readiness. NMCSD employs more than 5,500 active-duty military personnel, civilians, and contractors in southern California to deliver exceptional care afloat and ashore. (Photo courtesy of the American Hospital Association / Released)