Naval Hospital Jacksonville

01/09/2026

🎉Congratulations to our newly promoted Hospital Corpsmen 3rd Class Petty Officers...
HN Dominick Desantis, NMRTC
HN Elijah Muscarella, NMRTC
HN Cyril Johnson, NMRTC
HN Marco PensadoGonzalez, NMRTC
HN Brandon Fogle, EMF-Mike
HN Taunashe Murray, EMF-Mike

01/07/2026

A DAISY Award Ceremony was held at Naval Hospital Jacksonville Jan. 5 to honor the 57 nominees from 2025. Winners of the Award include Ens. Xin Luo from Mother Infant Unit, who received the most nominations. Another winner was Director of Surgical Services Cmdr. Jaime York, who assisted a motorist while traveling to work. The departmental award went to the Emergency Department. An explanation of the Daisy Foundation was given by Capt. (ret.) Robin McKenzie. The award was created in 1999 by the familiy of Patrick Barnes, who passed away at the age of 33 from complications of Immune Thrombocytopenia. Congratulations to all nominees and thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate our dedicated staff. (US Navy photos by Julie M. Lucas)

01/02/2026

Congratulations to Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s New Years Baby for 2026. Proud parents Lt. j.g. Jacob Johnson of the USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) and wife, Megan, welcomed the birth of daughter Avery on January 1 at 12:27 a.m., weighing 8 lb. 7.5 oz and 20 in. long. The nurses of NH Jacksonville created a basket for the family, which was presented by NH Jacksonville Director Capt. Craig Malloy.

12/31/2025

Naval Hospital Jacksonville will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 1, reopening for regular services Jan. 2. Naval Hospital Jacksonville's emergency room will remain open, or call the 24/7 Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1. Reminder that in the event of needing emergency care, please go to the nearest hospital.
We look forward to seeing patients during our regular business hours Friday. Have a safe and happy new years celebration!

12/29/2025

Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville’s award-winning Family Medicine (FM) Residency Program, now in its 55th year of continuous accreditation, extends its training with a first-ever program within the Navy. In a collaboration with Northeast Florida University of Florida (UF) Health, residents treat non-military patients, along with program faculty.

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Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville’s award-winning Family Medicine (FM) Residency Program, now in its 55th year of continuous accreditation, extends its training with a first-ever program within the Navy. In a collaboration with Northeast Florida University of Florida (UF) Health, residents treat no...

12/29/2025

Get to know our Junior Officer of the 4th Quarter Winner, LT Karla Nieves!🎉
Thank you for yourexemplary service and professionalism. Your dedication and skill leave a lasting impact on your command and stand as a credit to our country.⚓

12/26/2025

Get to know our Junior Officer of the 4th Quarter Winner, LT Sean Hufford!🎉
Thank you for your exemplary service and professionalism. Your dedication and skill leave a lasting impact on your command and stand as a credit to our country.⚓

12/24/2025

⚓ Get to Know our Blue Jacket of the 4th Quarter Winner, EMF-Mike, MASN Zion Johnson!
Your distinguished contributions to military medicine reflect exceptional skill and devotion to the welfare of service members and their families. Thank you for your enduring commitment!

12/22/2025

⚓ Get to Know our Junior Sailor of the 4th Quarter Winner, HM3 Courtney McDerby!
Your distinguished contributions to military medicine reflect exceptional skill and devotion to the welfare of service members and their families. Thank you for your enduring commitment!

12/19/2025

Due to December 24th and 26th being declared a holiday by executive order, all facilities to include: Naval Hospital Jacksonville and Branch Clinics Albany, Jacksonville, Key West, Kings Bay and Mayport, will be closed next week from Wednesday, reopening for regular services Dec. 29. Naval Hospital Jacksonville's emergency room will remain open, or call the 24/7 Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1. Our pharmacy operations will remain open on Dec. 24, but please plan ahead if you need prescriptions filled or refilled as they will be closed Dec. 25-28. We look forward to seeing patients during our regular business hours Monday, Dec. 29. Have a safe and happy holiday!

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12/19/2025

⚓ Get to Know our Junior Sailor of the 4th Quarter Winner, EMF-Mike, HM3 Anthony Garen!
Your distinguished contributions to military medicine reflect exceptional skill and devotion to the welfare of service members and their families. Thank you for your enduring commitment!

12/18/2025

Congratulations to newly promoted Naval Hospital Jacksonville Hospital Corpsmen Senior Chief Petty Officer (HMCS) Christopher Ratcliff, who was pinned today by his wife, Amber Ratcliff, HMCS Chan Bellamy, HMCS John Ross, and covered by HMCM Sajata Taylor.⚓