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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.

220512-N-MT837-1006 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (May 12, 2022) – Jessica Peppers, right, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s deputy of ambulance operations, conducts ambulance training as part of the orientation and credentialing course for new members of the Inter-Facility Transfer Team (IFTT). The IFTT is a patient movement team comprised of corpsmen, nurses and physicians from NMCP and associated branch health clinics in the Tidewater Market Area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released)

May 26, 2022

NMCP CREATES INTER-FACILITY TRANSFER TEAM

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) recently acquired two new ambulances and created an Inter-Facility Transfer Team (IFTT) to better coordinate the movement of patients.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (May 11, 2022) - Lt. Cmdr. Diego Londono, a Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) chaplain, performs the "Blessing of the Hands" tradition on a nurse during Nurses Week. "The blessing of the hands is a moment of celebration and thanksgiving in recognition of the many moments nurses offer a personal healing touch to the patients they serve," said Capt. William Hlavin, NMCP command chaplain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released)

May 26, 2022

NMCP CHAPLAINS PERFORM BLESSING OF THE HANDS

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — U.S. Navy Chaplains assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth provided Blessing of the Hands this week to Nurses across the Tidewater Market as part of Nurses Week.

The 37th Annual Academic Research Competition (ARC) was held the week of May 2 with the winners of each phase of the competition announced during a ceremony, May 6. There were three phases to the competition throughout the week with a poster competition that included novel case studies, podium presentations, where researchers presented approved empirical studies. The first-place place winners in each Category 1A & 1B will attend the Navy-wide Academic Research Competition hosted by Naval Medical Center San Diego on May 20.

May 26, 2022

NMCP HOLDS 37TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC RESEARCH COMPETITION

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — The 37th Annual Academic Research Competition (ARC) was held the week of May 2 with the winners of each phase of the competition announced during a ceremony, May 6.

220428-N-MY642-1014 Portsmouth, VA (April 28, 2022) Sailors assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) volunteer at Manor High School demonstrating several medical procedures including intravenous therapy, sutures, CPR and ultrasounds. NMCP takes part in a partnership with various schools in the area to further promote the practical education of their students. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donald R. White Jr.)

May 4, 2022

NMCP HELPS SHAPE THE FUTURE

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (April 28, 2022) –Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) staff used their expertise as care providers in a unique way on April 28. Instead of caring for the sick and wounded, they were educating and inspiring the future of our country.

Lt. Cmdr. Chad Thompson, an Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Emergency Medicine resident, was recognized by the City of Suffolk at the annual award ceremony, April 5. The Suffolk Police Department awarded Thompson the Citizen’s Award for his selfless act of heroism at a motorcycle accident on May 8, 2021.

May 4, 2022

NMCP EM RESIDENT RECEIVES SUFFOLK AWARD

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Apr. 13, 2022) – Lt. Cmdr. Chad Thompson, an Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Emergency Medicine resident, was recognized by the City of Suffolk at their annual awards ceremony, April 5.

220407-N-BB298-1048 Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Diversity Committee hosted a Holocaust Remembrance ceremony in the command’s Chapel of Comfort, April 7. NMCP’s leadership triad including Capt. Shelley Perkins, commanding officer; Capt. Joel Schofer, executive officer; Master Chief Michele Sullivan, command master chief; and other staff members, participated in a walk through of Holocaust memorabilia to include literature and poems, along with viewing a video about the Holocaust.

May 4, 2022

NMCP HOSTS HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Diversity Committee hosted a Holocaust Remembrance ceremony in the command’s Chapel of Comfort, April 7.

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