Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

04/01/2026

The historic rank of Chief Petty Officer has provided guidance and leadership to all rates and ranks in the Navy for 133 years. To honor this, NMRTC held a ceremony honoring the 133rd birthday of the U.S. Navy Chiefs, April 1, 2026.

04/01/2026

133 Years of the Navy Chief 💪⚓️

03/19/2026

The Medical Service Corps In-Service Procurement Program (MSC-IPP) Symposium was held in the NMCP auditorium March 17. The symposium brought together experts from across the Navy to speak about their specialties to Sailors E-5 through E-9 who were interested in commissioning through the program.

Couldn't make the event? Program information can be found here:
https://www.med.navy.mil/Naval-Medical-Leader-and-Professional-Development-Command/Professional-Development/Enlisted-Commissioning-Programs/Medical-Service-Corps-Inservice-Procurement-Program/

03/17/2026

18 March 2026
Phone Issues have been corrected. Thank you for your patience.

17 March 2026 7:40 P.M.
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and its outlying clinics are experiencing issues with our phone lines. Please be patient while we attempt to correct the issue before the opening of business tomorrow.

03/17/2026

DONATE BLOOD:
CALL: (757) 953-1717 or 1730
VISIT: https://portsmouth.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Laboratory-Radiology/Laboratory/Blood-Bank

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03/02/2026

⚠️IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) has suspended the Trusted Traveler Program.
This change in policy means that anyone without current base access who wishes to enter the installation will now be required to have a valid visitor pass obtained from Pass and ID, accompanied by a sponsor.
⚠️Please plan accordingly and ensure all visitors are aware of these updated entry requirements.

02/25/2026

02/11/2026

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth & Clinics
Presidents Day Hours
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

• Emergency Department - Open 24/7
• All NMCP Outpatient Services – Services Unavailable
• Scott Center Annex Refill Pharmacy – Services Unavailable
• Boone Branch Health Clinic – 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Radiology, and Pharmacy Services Unavailable
• All Other Branch Health Clinics – Services Unavailable
• TPC Suffolk, TPC Virginia Beach, and TPC Chesapeake – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pharmacy Services Unavailable

Portsmouth Annex Gate 1 will remain open 24/7
Portsmouth Annex Gate 2 (back gate) will be closed on Presidents Day.

02/09/2026

The bridge between the parking garage and bldg. 2 has been reopened to pedestrian traffic. Please use caution whe transiting due to containers in the walkway, placed to catch any redisual water dripping from the ceiling.

Advisory: the bridge between the parking garage and bldg. 2 (by the Starbucks and pharmacy) is closed off until further notice. Please use the bridge leading to the food court in bldg. 3 to access the medical center from the parking garage.

02/05/2026

6 Feb. 2026
9:35 a.m.
The network and phone issues that Naval Medical Center Portsmouth was experiencing yesterday have been resolved:
• For Pharmacy services, the remote prescription activation system - Q-Anywhere are now online, and outpatient pickups are available.

• The Hampton Roads Appointment Line is working again.
You can also make an appointment through the patient portal.

We appreciate your patience.

5 Feb. 2026
10:40 a.m.
We are stil having intermidant issues. If you cannot get ahold of your party, please try again in a few minutes.

10:15 a.m.
The network and phones are operational again. Thank you for your patience.

8:30 am
NMCP and its clinics are currently experiencing network and phone issues including the HRAC appointment call center. We are working to correct the issues.

01/30/2026

WEATHER ALERT

Feb. 1, 2026

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth clinics and outpatient services will be open during normal hours on 2 February, 2026. The Branch Health Clinics will follow the guidance of the installation that they are on.

Jan. 30, 2 p.m.

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is closely watching the weather forecast for this weekend. It looks like the main snowfall will start Saturday Jan. 31around noon and end sometime on Sunday Feb 1. During the event driving conditions may be hazardous. If you have to come to the medical center, please use caution.

Considerations for Saturday and Sunday:
• NMCP Emergency Department will remain open 24/7
• Inpatient care will continue
• Outpatient Pharmacy will be open regular hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Please refer back to this page for updates.

01/29/2026

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

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – 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.

See the full story and photos here

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