Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms

01/06/2026

🏥 NHTP welcomes first baby of 2026! 🍼

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — The New Year began with a special moment at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms as Cpl. Marcine Abad and Sgt. Joel Lopez from the USMC welcomed their daughter, Mayumi Lopez, marking the hospital’s first delivery of 2026.

Born at 6:29pm on January 1, Mayumi weighed 9 pounds and arrived healthy, ushering in the New Year with a milestone moment for both the family and the hospital’s maternity team.

Cpl. Marcine Abad, who is assigned to the 7th Regiment at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), shared the experience alongside Sgt. Joel Lopez as they celebrated the newest addition to their family.

The birth marked a memorable start to the year for the parents and the Twentynine Palms military community. To commemorate the occasion, the family was presented with a “First Baby of 2026” gift basket from the hospital.

Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms’ Women’s Health department provides comprehensive maternity care through a multidisciplinary team of OB/GYN physicians, certified nurse midwives, registered nurses, lactation consultants, and hospital corpsmen, ensuring personalized and compassionate care for military families throughout pregnancy, delivery and postpartum recovery.

In 2025, the hospital supported 229 deliveries, reflecting its continued role as a trusted resource for expectant parents across MCAGCC and surrounding region.

As a key military treatment facility supporting MCAGCC, the hospital plays a vital role in sustaining the health, readiness and well-being of active-duty service members, their families and retirees, while also serving as a training platform for military medical professionals.

The arrival of Mayumi offers a fitting start to 2026, celebrating new beginnings and the enduring commitment of Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms to caring for military families at every stage of life.

01/01/2026

In 2025, we celebrated the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday.

Now, join us as we sail into 2026 to celebrate 250 years of American independence and the enduring freedom our Navy protects.

Happy New Year!

12/30/2025

Due to the Federal Holiday, all non-emergent services at NHTP will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Happy New Year!

12/30/2025

Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms recognized as Leapfrog Top Hospital for patient care 🏅🏥

Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms was recognized as a Leapfrog Top Hospital after earning top marks in patient safety, quality of care and transparency, reflecting a yearlong focus on strengthening systems that protect patients at every stage of care. Leaders said the recognition validates the hospital’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality care to service members, retirees and families while supporting the Defense Health Agency’s mission to deliver reliable, patient-centered healthcare across the Military Health System.

“I am so incredibly proud of our entire team for our recognition by the Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital. This honor reflects the commitment of every single member of our staff not only to safe, high quality patient care, but to transparency of our results and processes with our patients and community."
- Capt. Doctor Lisa Gibson, Chief Medical Officer

View the whole story at: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/555385/naval-hospital-twentynine-palms-recognized-leapfrog-top-hospital-patient-care

Defense Health Agency | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | Navy Medicine | U.S. Navy

12/30/2025

🎓 Congratulations to Health System Specialist Jazlyn Tharp! 🎉

Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms is proud to congratulate Health System Specialist Jazlyn Tharp on earning her Master of Business Administration from East Carolina University in December 2025.

Mrs. Tharp has been a valued member of the Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms team since May 2024 and is also a dedicated military spouse to a U.S. Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. In addition to her graduate studies, she earned a Six Sigma Yellow Belt in January 2025 through the Onward to Opportunity (O2O) program—a free professional development program available to military spouses, veterans, and transitioning service members.

Jazlyn plans to continue her career in healthcare business, where her expertise directly supports our mission by helping ensure streamlined referrals and timely access to care for our warfighters and their families. Her professional growth supports the Defense Health Agency’s mission to develop and grow our talent in order to better serve the evolving needs of our warfighters.

We are proud of her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to continuous growth. Please join us in congratulating Jazlyn on this outstanding achievement! 👏

12/25/2025

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Each December, a decorated tree quietly appears inside Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, its ornaments carrying only a child’s age, gender and a few simple interests. There

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

🎄✨ A Season of Celebration at NHTP ✨🎄

The past two weeks have been filled with holiday cheer, laughter, and connection across our command—and we loved every minute of it.

From festive Ugly Sweater Contests to our Command Suite Open House, where teammates stopped by to enjoy breakfast delights, fresh coffee, and hot cocoa, the holiday spirit was in full swing. Creativity took center stage during our Gingerbread House Contest, judged by the Command Triad, with the Directorate for Healthcare Business taking the crown for their design. 🏆

Families and Sailors joined in the fun with Photos with Santa, capturing special moments and big smiles, and we wrapped up the season with our Command Holiday Party—an afternoon filled with great food, yard games, family time, and gift raffles. 🎁

Events like these strengthen morale, resilience, and connection—directly supporting the Navy Medicine and Defense Health Agency mission by ensuring our people are ready, supported, and able to provide world-class care to those we serve.

Thank you to everyone who helped plan, participate, and bring these events to life. Celebrations like these remind us that our strength lies in our people—and the community we build together.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms! 🎉

12/23/2025

250 gifts. 83 military children. One incredibly giving community. 🎄

Through the Angel Tree program, volunteers at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms helped bring joy to Sailors’ families by anonymously donating and wrapping gifts for military kids in need. This community-driven effort reflects the Defense Health Agency’s mission by strengthening readiness through caring for service members and supporting the families who stand behind them—especially during the holiday season.

12/22/2025

PATIENT ADVISORY | HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE

Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms will be closed to routine services from Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Dec. 26, in observance of the federal holidays.

Due to a recent Executive Order designating the days before and after Christmas as federal holidays, only the services listed below will be open during this period. Patients with appointments scheduled during the closure will be contacted by our staff to assist with rescheduling at your convenience.

Services Available During the Holiday Closure:
AMCC: Open 0800–1000 on Dec. 24; Closed Dec. 25–26
Pharmacy: Open 0800–1300 on Dec. 24; Closed Dec. 25–26
Emergency Room: Open 24/7
Inpatient Services: Open 24/7

All other clinics and administrative offices will be closed.

We appreciate your understanding and wish you a safe and happy holiday season.

12/22/2025

🎄Navy Chaplain Moonlights as Santa🎅

In December, Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms’ Angel Tree program brought holiday cheer to the children of active-duty Sailors, providing over 250 gifts to 83 kids this year. Spearheaded by Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Nicholas Suddath, Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Diego Escalante, and Command Ombudsman Jennifer Belding, the initiative anonymously connects volunteers with families in need, allowing the hospital community to support military children during the holiday season.

“I am always looking for ways to give back to my own people. I also know there is sacrifice from the families of our active-duty members. Honestly, I just wanted a way at the end of the year to say thank you to the kids, and let them know that the community they sacrifice for is a community that also supports them.”
- Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Nicholas Suddath

🔗 Read the full story here: https://www.med.navy.mil/Media/News/News-Article/Article/4366968/navy-chaplain-moonlights-as-santa/

Navy Medicine | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | U.S. Navy

12/19/2025

This holiday season, the Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms Triad would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Sailors, MAGTF Training Command/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at 29 Palms service members, and families who trust us for their care, and to the dedicated staff at NHTP, Branch Health Clinic China Lake, and Branch Health Clinic Bridgeport who make that care possible.

Your trust, commitment, and compassion make a meaningful difference every day. We wish you and your loved ones health, happiness, and a well‑earned moment of rest. Happy Holidays! ❄️☃️🎄🎁