Naval Medical Center San Diego

04/29/2026

we will be in a training environment on Wednesday, 29 April, as part of an emergency preparedness exercise. There is no anticipated impact to patient care. Nevertheless, we always encourage: If you see something, say something.

04/29/2026

Serving on the front lines of care—anytime, anywhere. ⚓💉

Former Marine HM2 Raymond Foronda shares insight into the role of a Navy Corpsman in this episode of “Ask a Navy Corpsman.” Learn how training, teamwork, and adaptability prepare Corpsmen to deliver care in dynamic environments across the globe.

📺 Watch and see how Navy Medicine supports the mission.

04/27/2026

Naval Medical Center San Diego welcomed leaders from the American College of Healthcare Executives on April 24 for an inside look at how military medicine is shaping the future of patient care.

From collaborative discussions on the unique challenges of military treatment facilities to hands-on demonstrations at the Bioskills and Training Center and Virtual Medical Operations Center, participants explored how innovation, readiness, and partnership drive world-class healthcare for service members, veterans, and their families.

Discover how military and civilian healthcare systems are working together to strengthen care delivery and keep warfighters mission-ready.

04/27/2026

hosted the American College of Healthcare Executives on April 24, to highlight the hospital's state-of-the-art facilities and technologies, along with the dedicated staff who are at the core of our mission to provide the highest-quality healthcare for our warfighters, their families, and veterans.

Participants engaged in collaborative discussions centered around the unique challenges and opportunities at a military treatment facility and how patient care is unique from that in the civilian sector, as well as how the military and civilian health care systems can interact, support, and strengthen one another. They also toured the Bioskills and Training Center and the Virtual Medical Operations Center to see demonstrations of the cutting-edge technology being used every day here at to ensure our warfighters stay ready and in the fight.

📷 HA Savannah Kelly-Drohan

04/24/2026

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Awards at Quarters!
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Commander, Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, presented awards at quarters this morning to recognize several Sailors for their outstanding contributions to the mission of providing the highest quality medical care to our veterans, service members, and their families.
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Bravo Zulu to all of the award recipients on a job well done!
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Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
CDR Dewey Foutz
LT Richard Blair
HMC Vanessa Natoli

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
LT Campbell Johnson
HMC Alexis Sandino
HM1 Rhombic Casila
HM2 Zachary Borrenkott
LT Chelsea Clark

Junior Officer of the Quarter
LTJG Terry Robinson

Senior Sailor of the Quarter
HM1 Roberto Garcia

Sailor of the Quarter
HM2 Emma Steele

Junior Sailor of the Quarter
HM3 Katherine Rengkifo

Blue Jacket of the Quarter
LSSN Jane Miner
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📷 HM3 Clara Shirley

04/24/2026

What’s your "why"? ⚓

In this installment of “Ask a Navy Corpsman,” HM3 Daniela Parra talks about the challenges, rewards, and purpose behind providing medical care in the fleet and beyond. From supporting warfighters to caring for families, Corpsmen are at the heart of Navy Medicine.

🎥 Hear directly from the fleet and discover how Corpsmen make an impact every day.

04/22/2026

Ready to take your healthcare career to the next level?

Join Naval Medical Center San Diego for a special hiring event! This is your opportunity to find a rewarding civilian career with a purpose, serving those who wear the cloth of our Nation.

When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Laurus College, 2300 Boswell Road, Chula Vista, CA

We are hiring for a wide range of positions, including:

Physicians

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners

Registered Nurses/Practical Nurses/Nursing Assistants

Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists

Interventional Radiology Techs

Behavioral Health Providers

And more!

Important: Pre-registration is required to participate in this event. Please scan the QR code in the flyer to register and for more details. Or follow this link: https://dha.yellogov.com/app/collect/event/bTAbw_F6xKrU15Bhivwt-g

Diego

04/22/2026

⚓️ Anchored in Excellence, Committed to Health 🏨

held a Continuous Process Improvement Fair, April 9, showcasing staff-driven projects focused on enhancing operational efficiency, patient care, and safety, and demonstrating NMCSD's commitment to our mission of providing the highest-quality medical care to our service members, veterans, and their families.

Congratulations to all of this year's winning teams!

LEAN SIX SIGMA

Winner: Improving Medication Competency and First-Pass Exam Success Through Standardized Training for 4-West Hospital Corpsmen
Team Lead - LTJG Jonna B Marcelo, DNS

Honorable Mention: Dermatology Access to Care Optimization
Team Lead - LT Sydney P Rouble, DMS

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

Winner: Initiation of a Pulmonary Embolism Response Team at NMCSD
Team Lead - LCDR Kathryn G Hughes
Team members - CDR Luke Oakley, CDR Gregory Condos, LCDR Lauren Hensley, LCDR Robert Trentacosta, DMS

Honorable Mention: Breaking the Script: Implementing an Opioid-Free Postoperative Protocol in Plastic Surgery
Team Lead - CAPT Yan T Ortiz Pomales
Team members - LT Katie Santanello, Ms. Laura Duffy & Ms. Kara Magnusen, DSS

JUST DO IT

Winner: Optimizing PHA Access to Improve Medical Readiness
Team Lead - LT Xiomara A Martinez
Team members - LT Sydney Rouble, CPO Jessica Harjo & Ms. Tabitha Shannon, DMS

Honorable Mention: Ready Medical Force in Primary Care Setting: Creating and Implementing an Annual Skills Fair Template for the Directorate of Branch Clinics
Team Lead - LT Viktoriya A Baraya
Team member - CDR Judy Hanhila, DBC

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Winner: Mission Control: Catching IRB Protocol Errors Before Launch
Team Lead - Johanna Peterson
Team members - Ms. Sarah Caccamise, Ms. Lucy Betterton, Ms. Janine Adair & Ms. Kristina Umali, DPE

04/22/2026

⚠️ Hiring Alert ⚠️

Position available on USAJobs: Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

👇 Click the link below for more information.

About the Position: T his position is located in Directorate of Nursing, Mental Health IP Ward, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

04/21/2026

Get an inside look at life in Navy Medicine as a Hospital Corpsman! ⚓💉

In this episode of the “Ask a Navy Corpsman” series, HM2 Rhimel Cocoba shares his motivations for serving and what it means to be a Corpsman.

Hospital Corpsmen are among the most versatile medical professionals in the military—trained to provide care in clinics, hospitals, and even combat environments.

🎥 Watch now to learn what it takes to serve on the front lines of Navy Medicine and why this career path makes a difference.

04/20/2026

⚠️ Hiring Alert ⚠️

Position available on USAJobs: Physician in Family Medicine

👇 Click the link below for more information.

About the Position: Positions are located at Naval Branch Clinic Naval Air Station North Island and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, CA. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Medical malpractice liabili...

04/19/2026

Support our Sailors, Marines, and their families at this upcoming blood drive at Naval Base San Diego! ⚓🩸 The Armed Services Blood Program is holding a blood drive. Every donation directly supports our warfighters. See details below.

04/17/2026

🏆 Awards at Quarters! 🏆

Commander, Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, presented awards at quarters this morning to recognize several Sailors for their outstanding contributions to the mission of providing the highest quality medical care to our veterans, service members, and their families.

Star Performer:
HN John Mark Mislang

April Shipmates of the Month:
HM2 Martina Hernandez
HM3 Noah Fortner
HN Zachary Jones
HN Saul Enriquez
LSSA Marcela Salinas
HA Emily Torresgamboa

⚓Bravo Zulu to all of the award recipients on a job well done! 🫡

04/16/2026

🚑🔬 The future of military medicine is happening now.

At Naval Medical Center San Diego, innovation took center stage during the 41st Annual Academic Research Competition and Innovation Day—bringing together top military clinicians, researchers, and industry partners to tackle the most complex healthcare challenges facing today’s warfighters.

From groundbreaking surgical training techniques to AI-assisted medical screening, more than 80 research projects highlighted how science and collaboration are driving better outcomes for service members and their families.

Read how these advancements are shaping the next generation of military medicine and strengthening readiness across the fleet.

👉 Read more: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/562875/nmcsd-showcases-future-military-medicine-41st-annual-research-competition

📷 MC1 Marcus Stanley
📷 Mr. Mark Campbell
📷 HM2 Kate Castro
📷 HM2 Brittany Omana-Mendoza

SAN DIEGO – Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) highlighted major advancements in military medical research during its 41st annual Academic Research Competition and Innovation Day on April 10. The event, a cornerstone for the command's commitment to medical innovation, featured 17 podium presen...

04/16/2026

It was an honor for to host Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, commander of Naval Medical Forces Atlantic and chief of the Navy Nurse Corps, and Command Master Chief Lamar Bethel for a visit to Naval Medical Center San Diego on April 9th.

The purpose of the visit was to assess our Nurse Corps' mission readiness and engage with our dedicated personnel. During their time here, RDML Hawkins and CMDCM Bethel toured our nursing spaces, Emergency Department, and Operating Rooms. The day also included a Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Fair visit, a town hall for all hands where several of our outstanding team members were recognized, and a lunch with our junior Nurse Corps officers.

Thank you, RDML Hawkins and CMDCM Bethel, for your leadership and for recognizing the exceptional contributions of our nursing professionals who ensure our service members and their families receive world-class care every day.

https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9612316/commander-naval-forces-atlantic-visits-nmcsd

Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, and chief, Navy Nurse Corps, speaks with nursing staff at Naval Medical Center San Diego while touring the facility, April 9, 2026. NMCSD employs more than 5,500 active-duty military personnel, civilians, and contractors in Southern...

04/16/2026

Innovation in action at Naval Medical Center San Diego ⚓

Service members, civilians, and medical professionals came together for the 41st Academic Research Competition & Innovation Day—showcasing cutting-edge research, breakthrough ideas, and collaborative solutions that directly impact warfighter readiness and patient care.

From poster presentations to live technology demonstrations, this event highlights how Navy Medicine continues to push the boundaries of healthcare excellence.

🎥 Watch how research is shaping the future of military medicine.

04/14/2026

🚀 After successfully supporting the recovery of the Artemis II crew and Orion spacecraft from the Pacific, U.S. Navy Medicine personnel aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) return to Naval Base San Diego, April 11.

This video highlights Navy Medicine’s elite Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System (ERSS) and En-Route Care System (ERCS) teams who were integral to the mission’s success by ensuring the highest level of medical care for the astronauts and recovery personnel.

▪ ERSS Team: A seven-person mobile surgical team providing life-saving trauma care.
▪ ERCS Team: A two-person team that provides medical attention during transport.

These highly-trained medical experts were drawn from multiple commands and military treatment facilities, including: Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC)/Naval Medical Center (NMC) San Diego, NMRTC/Naval Hospital (NH) Camp Pendleton, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit (NMRTU)/Branch Health Clinic (BHC) China Lake, and USNMRTC/U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH)
Guam.

🎥 U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Afable

Navy Medicine
Defense Health Agency
Commander, U.S. Third Fleet
Naval Medical Forces Pacific
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms
U.S. Naval Hospital Guam

04/10/2026

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04/10/2026


🏆Awards at Quarters! 🏆

Commander, Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, presented awards at quarters this morning to recognize several Sailors and civilian staff for their outstanding contributions to the mission of providing the highest quality medical care to our veterans, service members, and their families.

🫡 Bravo Zulu to all of the award recipients on a job well done! 👏

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
LT David Morris,
Ens. Joseph Hsieh
MA1 Jacob Cook
HM2 Mitchell Trask

Semi-Annual Supervisory Spotlight
Mr. Kevin Burg

Civilian of the Year CY25
Ms. Joy Legaspi-Sosa

04/10/2026

🔬 At the forefront of medical innovation, ensuring our warfighters receive the best possible care and rehabilitation 🫡

Check out this story on an advanced osseointegration surgery course held at , led by some of the finest surgeons the has to offer!

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/559613/navy-surgeons-host-osseointegration-training-naval-medical-center-san-diego

04/07/2026

04/03/2026

🏆 Awards at Quarters! 🏆

Acting Commander, Capt. Cindi Palacios, presented awards at quarters this morning to recognize several Sailors for their outstanding contributions to the mission of providing the highest quality medical care to our veterans, service members, and their families.

🫡Bravo Zulu to all of the award recipients on a job well done! 👏

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal:
Lt. Cmdr. David Cummiskey Jr.

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal:
HM3 Lauren Blackwell
HM3 Mikayla Blackwell

04/01/2026

Today we celebrate the 133rd birthday of the United States Navy Chief Petty Officer, the backbone of the fleet and standard-bearers of leadership, accountability, and deckplate excellence. ⚓️🇺🇸

To the Chiefs serving at , your commitment to patient care, mentorship, and mission readiness sets the tone for excellence across Navy Medicine. You lead with compassion, operate with precision, and uphold the trust placed in you every single day. 🏥✨

Your influence extends far beyond the uniform. You shape futures, save lives, and embody what it means to be a Chief. 🙌🏽

Happy Birthday, Chiefs! 🎉⚓️

04/01/2026

🚀 🇺🇸 The Artemis II mission launches tomorrow! is proud to have played a part in this historic mission, hosting members of the Navy's Fleet Surgical Team 1 at our state-of-the-art Bioskills and Training Simulation Center for training leading up to the launch! 🫡⚓

03/31/2026

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