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U.S. Navy Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, director, Naval Medical Center San Diego, Jeff Apana, former NMCSD Patient Relations department head, and Jennifer Deer, NMCSD Patient Relations department head, perform the ceremonial ribbon-cutting during the grand opening of the Patient Advocacy and Resource Center, at NMCSD, June 9. The new facility unifies patient relations personnel and resources into one centralized hub. NMCSD employs more than 5,500 active-duty military personnel, civilians, and contractors in Southern California to deliver exceptional care afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Afable)