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Hospitalman R’Jai Johnson, from clinical lab sciences, explains needle safety and the breadth of phlebotomy to elementary school students from Starbase Victory MedBase summer camp July 26 at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP). The tour was part of an effort by the school district to expose children to the world of STEM. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dylan M. Kinee)

Aug. 3, 2023

NMCP Hosts Elementary Students For STEM Tour

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (July 26, 2023) Elementary school students attending Starbase Victory MedBase summer camp, hosted by Portsmouth City School District, toured Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) July 26, as part of an effort by the district to expose children to the world of STEM.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (March 9, 2023) Laboratory Technician Andrienne Collier works with wound cultures to isolate microorganisms while working at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth laboratory. As part of the Defense Health Agency’s Tidewater Market, the NMCP laboratory provides a comprehensive range of anatomic pathology, blood bank, and clinical pathology services to eligible beneficiaries in the Tidewater region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released)

July 20, 2023

Tidewater Market Saves by Integrating and Optimizing Pathology Services

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — In a Defense Health Agency Market that serves more than 390,000 beneficiaries, U.S. Navy Capt. Stacie Milavec is the subject matter expert on all matters concerning clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services. So, when Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Commanding Officer U.S. Navy Capt. Shelley Perkins first asked her to look for ways to optimize services within the newly established Tidewater Market, Milavec, with more than 23 years of experience in military medicine, took on the challenge and immediately began to identify opportunities.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (May 9, 2023) Capsules of Amoxicillin as seen at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Allergy Clinic. A standard dose of the antibiotic is used as part of a direct-exposure test to determine if patients have an allergy to penicillin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 10 percent of the U.S. population reports having a penicillin allergy. However, less than one percent of the whole population is truly allergic.

July 20, 2023

Antibiotic Allergy De-Labeling Improves Healthcare and Saves Money

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — Antibiotics are one of the most frequently prescribed medications in the world today. And among all antibiotics, penicillin and related beta-lactam antibiotics have proven to be the safest and most effective at eradicating common bacterial infections since their discovery in the early 20th century. Unfortunately, today, many U.S. patients are incorrectly labeled as having a penicillin allergy, which limits their access to essential medications and makes them vulnerable to complications associated with broad-spectrum antibiotic treatments.

Teams of volunteers spread out to pick up trash along the shoreline near Naval Medical Center Portsmouth during Clean the Base Day activities at the Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Portsmouth Annex May, 5

May 25, 2023

NSA Hampton Roads hosts Clean the Base Day at Portsmouth Annex

NSA Hampton Roads Portsmouth Annex — Approximately 235 volunteers took a break from their daily work duties and spent a beautiful Friday morning walking around the base and picking up trash during Clean the Base Day at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads-Portsmouth Annex May 5.

Lt. j.g. Paul Strunc, left, a critical care nurse at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer, center, and Tyler Volpe pose for a photo after they were both presented the Virginia Beach Mayor’s Lifesaving Award at City Hall, May 8.Strunc was recognized for administering lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a civilian at the beach on Oct. 2, 2022. Through their rapid intervention and emergency response, the person was stabilized until ambulatory services arrived on the scene. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Nube Macancela)

May 25, 2023

Lt. j.g. Receives Mayor's Lifesaving Award

Virginia Beach, VA — Lt. j.g. Paul Strunc, left, a critical care nurse at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer, center, and Tyler Volpe pose for a photo after they were both presented the Virginia Beach Mayor’s Lifesaving Award at City Hall, May 8.Strunc was recognized for administering lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a civilian at the beach on Oct. 2, 2022. Through their rapid intervention and emergency response, the person was stabilized until ambulatory services arrived on the scene. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Nube Macancela)

Mr. Justin Watts, MHS GENESIS Contract Instructor conducts provider foundation training to healthcare providers during the preparation stage prior to MHS GENESIS go-live in January 2023.

Jan. 20, 2023

DHA Tidewater Market prepares for MHS GENESIS: A Transformational Change in Military Healthcare

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — DHA Tidewater Market Military Medical Treatment Facilities (MMTFs) including Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Air Force 633 Medical Group (Langley), and McDonald Army Health Center will transition to the Military Health System’s new electronic health record, MHS GENESIS, on January 23, 2023.

CDR Tracy R. Krauss Portrait (U.S. Navy Photo)

Dec. 12, 2022

Public Health Nurses: Heroes for Health

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — In a world where public health is constantly being challenged, the need for front-line contenders in the fight against threats is rapidly increasing. Thus, the work of the Public Health Nurse (PHN) is nothing short of heroic. While focusing on the current well-being of the public, they must also plan and prioritize future approaches to prevent disease and promote health in order to keep our Warfighter population healthy and fit to fight and win. Within their own small community, PHNs rely on collaboration to identify ways to reduce inefficiencies and advocate for opportunities to impact Warfighter readiness.

Cmdr. Tracy Krauss, Officer in Charge, Public Health Specialty Leader, and Norfolk-based facility therapy dog, Patty Mac, visited Naval Information Forces and the other two information warfare command on the DoD Suffolk Complex. Patty Mac works in the waiting room of the Sewells Point Branch Health Clinic where she has the opportunity to alert her handler of patients who are in emotional stress thereby allowing staff to identify ways to help. (U.S. Navy Photo by Jason Rodman/Released)

Sept. 30, 2022

A Wet Nose Actually Can Help You Feel Better – and Maybe Even Save Your Life

SUFFOLK, Virg. — Cmdr. Tracy Krauss, Officer in Charge, Public Health Specialty Leader, and Norfolk-based facility therapy dog, Patty Mac, visited Naval Information Forces and the other two information warfare command on the DoD Suffolk Complex. Patty Mac works in the waiting room of the Sewells Point Branch Health Clinic where she has the opportunity to alert her handler of patients who are in emotional stress thereby allowing staff to identify ways to help

MNCP New Baby Clinic

Sept. 29, 2022

Naval Medical Portsmouth's New Baby Clinic Gets Market Assistance

Senior Airman Anika Davis-Olson, assigned to Internal Medicine at Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) 633 Medical Group (MDG) in Langley, Va., gets vitals from newborn Esiais Leio Almaraz during a 48 hour well baby check at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth's (NMCP) new baby clinic. Davis-Olson was at NMCP as part of support from the McDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis Va. and AFMS Langley 633 MDG at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Hampton, Va. -- both Defense Health Agency (DHA) Market Partners in the Tidewater area. Their support enables Portsmouth's New Baby Clinic to remain open on Saturdays during the deployment of the USNS Comfort (T-AH-20). Together the DHA Tidewater Market continues to provide safe and quality care for its Service Members across all the area MTFs. #DHATIDEWATERMARKETPARTNERS

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 6, 2022) - Capt. Shelley Perkins, commanding officer of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), center left, and Capt. Joel Schofer, executive officer of NMCP, left, present Lt. Desiree Steinhilber, an NMCP nurse, with a DAISY Award during a ceremony, June 6. The DAISY Award was established by The DAISY Foundation in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick (Pat) Barnes, a patient who lost his life to the auto-immune disease ITP. Barnes’ family wanted to recognize the incredible care that the nurses provided him before his death and created the award now embraced by healthcare organizations around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released)

June 29, 2022

NMCP Presents DAISY Award

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 6, 2022) - Lt. Desiree Steinhilber, a Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) nurse assigned to the Pediatrics Ward (4A/B), was surprised with NMCP’s DAISY Award during a ceremony, June 6. Capt. Shelley Perkins, NMCP’s commanding officer presented the award.

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