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June 22, 2026

Whenever, Wherever: NMCP Celebrates the 128th Birthday of the Hospital Corpsman

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The hospital corps, signed into action by former President of the United States William McKinley, June 17, 1898, was the solution to the need for well-trained enlisted medical personnel, a need which was emphasized by the Spanish-American War. Hospital corpsmen were meant to be able to deploy with multiple units around the world to maintain the fleet’s medical readiness abroad.

June 12, 2026

NMCP Graduates Second HMRP Class, Strengthening Medical Readiness

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 12, 2026) Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) held a graduation ceremony June 12 for the second class of corpsman completing the Hospital Corpsman Residency Program (HMRP). The ceremony marked another milestone for the program following the graduation of its first class earlier this year.

May 19, 2026

Small Changes Make A Difference - Girl Scout Troop 29 helps Neurodevelopmental Pediatric Patients

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — PORTSMOUTH, VA (May 21, 2026) Thanks to the compassion and dedication of Girl Scout Troop 29, the halls of Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are receiving small changes that make a big difference for children and families navigating developmental and sensory challenges.

May 18, 2026

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Celebrates Nurses Week 2026

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — PORTSMOUTH, VA. (May 13, 2026) - Nurses Week came to a close at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth with a cake cutting ceremony shared among shipmates and staff across the command.

April 29, 2026

SPRINT Team Mobilized to Support ODU ROTC Cadets Following Tragic Loss

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — A Special Psychiatric Rapid Intervention Team (SPRINT) from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) was deployed to Old Dominion University (ODU) from March 23 to 25, to provide critical psychological support to the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadet population. The intervention followed the tragic shooting of an ROTC instructor, and a group of cadets subsequently killing the suspect, which deeply impacted the cadet community.

April 24, 2026

SAAPM: Fostering a Culture of Respect

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (April 24, 2026) At Naval Medical Center Portsmouth(NMCP), April is not just another month; it is dedicated to fostering an environment of safety, dignity, and advocation for the staff and service members stationed at NMCP.

April 7, 2026

NMCP Facilitates First HMRP, Plans Future Classes

Naval Medical Center - Portsmouth — U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen spend months in "A" school undergoing training so that they can provide quality medical care to their fellow service members as well as their families. Now, thanks to advocation and efforts from staff members at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, corpsmen have the opportunity to bridge the gap between training and medical practice with the Hospital Corpsman Residency Program (HMRP).

March 13, 2026

NMCP Enhances Warfighter Readiness with Innovative Virtual Physical Therapy

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) is at the forefront of enhancing the physical readiness of military members in the Hampton Roads area with the launch of a new virtual physical therapy program called Sword Thrive. This initiative, part of a pilot program by the Defense Health Agency (DHA), addresses common barriers to care, such as packed schedules, travel distances, and time away from work.

Jan. 29, 2026

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Spearheads "Stop the Bleed" Training as a Level II Trauma Center.

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of death resulting from injury. In the critical moments after a traumatic injury, any bystander can become a lifeline. That is the core principle behind the "Stop the Bleed" training initiatives being provided by Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) trauma center personnel.

Sept. 23, 2025

DHN Atlantic Aims to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates with At-Home FIT Kits

Portsmouth, VA — Colorectal cancer is a significant health concern, but early detection through screening can dramatically improve outcomes. In a proactive effort to boost screening rates and potentially save lives, the Defense Health Agency (DHA) has rolled out a Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Kit mailing program across its Continental United States (CONUS) Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs). Defense Health Network (DHN) Atlantic is playing a key role in this initiative, bringing convenient, at-home screening directly to eligible beneficiaries.