You may have heard about the ongoing measles outbreak in the U.S. Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause serious complications. Anyone who isn’t protected against measles can get the illness—and children are especially at risk of getting seriously sick.

If you live outside the U.S., you can get high quality health care through several TRICARE overseas health plans. These plans serve active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, military retirees, and family members living overseas.

Welcoming a new baby to your family is an exciting milestone. Your baby’s health is probably one of your top priorities, so you may be wondering how to get TRICARE coverage for your child. Your child’s date of birth and their sponsor’s status affect what you should do next.

When a health issue comes up, knowing where to go for care can make a big difference. Whether it’s an accident or an illness, TRICARE covers a range of health care services—but the type of care you need determines where you should go.

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Pastoral Care Staff spent the last few months working with the medical center’s staff to sponsor a Holiday Angel Tree. The toys for 16-year-olds and younger were collected and displayed in the command’s Chapel of Hope, and they will be distributed prior to Christmas.

In an effort to improve the customer experience for military healthcare beneficiaries in Hampton Roads, the Hampton Roads Appointment Center (HRAC) has implemented significant changes to its appointment system.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Nov. 21, 2024) The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) as one of 77 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2023. As a participant in ACS NSQIP, NMCP is required to track the outcomes of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures and collect data that assesses patient safety and can be used to direct improvement in the quality of surgical care.

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) held a ceremony to recognize the 2024 Civilians of the Year, Nov. 14. Those selected include Category I Administrative, Marc Davis, Legal, Command Suite; Category I Clinical, Karen Jones, Orthopedic Surgery, DSS; Category II Administrative, Sean Person, Patient Administration, DFA; and Category II Clinical, Cimone John, Gynecology Services & Obstetrics, DSS.