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Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Paul "Buck" Chambers (left) works with Intrepid Spirit's Music Therapist Clayton Cooke during a music therapy session.

Sept. 26, 2023

Intrepid Spirit celebrates 10 years of healing and hope

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The Intrepid Spirit Center at Camp Lejeune will celebrate 10 years of care for those with traumatic brain injuries or TBI-related ailments. The clinic was founded on Oct. 2, 2013.

Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo successfully completed its Operational Readiness Evaluation June 14-21 in Camp Pendleton, California. Approximately 134 EMF Kilo personnel trained in setting up and operating a 50-bed, medical treatment facility. The exercise resulted in formal certification the team is deployment-ready. EMF Kilo is subordinate command of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. (Photo by HM2 James Comick, Naval Expeditionary Medical Training Institute)

July 14, 2023

Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo completes readiness exercise, earns deployment-ready status

CAMP PENDELTON, California — Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo successfully completed its Operational Readiness Evaluation (ORE). The focus of the ORE held in Camp Pendleton, California was testing the command’s ability to stand up a fully functional field hospital, capable of operating when deployed at any location around the world.

Medical professionals aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune will soon welcome a new simulation education center to support operational and clinical education. The new “Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Center” will open its doors on July 11, 2023.

July 10, 2023

New 'Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Center' Opening at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Medical professionals aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune will soon have a new simulation education center to support operational and clinical education. The new “Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Center” will open its doors on July 11, 2023.

On June 30, 2023, the NMCCL Family Medicine Residency Program graduated 11 physicians who will now transfer to their next duty stations to continue family medicine care. This year marks the 12th consecutive year for a 100% pass rate for the graduates.

July 7, 2023

Camp Lejeune Family Medicine Residency Program graduates 11 physicians, 10 interns

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Family Medicine Residency Program graduated 11 physicians and 10 interns on June 30, 2023. For the 12th consecutive year, the graduating class received 100% pass rates on their Family Medicine Certification Examinations given by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Director Captain Kevin Brown helps announce the Psychiatry Residency Program, a partnership with Novant Health, UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine.

May 23, 2023

New psychiatry residency partnership aims to bolster mental health care for military, civilians in Eastern North Carolina

WILMINGTON, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune will be a part of increasing access to psychiatric care in Eastern North Carolina through a new residency program. NMCCL has joined Novant Health, along with UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine, to found the Psychiatry Residency Program. The program’s establishment was formally announced during a presentation at Betty H. Cameron Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Wilmington on May 22, 2023.

Ms. Renae Vessov, a registered nurse in Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is presented the National Daisy Award by U.S. Navy Captain Alison Castro (right), Director for Nursing Services during an official ceremony on May, 9, 2023.

May 9, 2023

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune registered nurse receives national Daisy Award

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — On May 9, 2023, as part of Nurses Week celebrations, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune leaders and staff gathered to host a Daisy Award Recognition Ceremony.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Pastoral Care Team serves the medical community in a variety of ways; from religious services, pastoral counseling and raising donations for persons in need, their services are available 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year.

April 27, 2023

We are NMCCL – Meet the Pastoral Care Team

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Pastoral Care Team serves the medical community in a variety of ways; from religious services, pastoral counseling and raising donations for persons in need, their services are available 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year.

A participant in Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune's 13th Annual Research Symposium meets with judges to discuss the research behind the poster presentation for their research. This year's symposium featured 73 submissions from NMCCL, 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Dental Battalion, Marine Raider Battalion, Campbell University, Duke University and Cape Fear Valley Health. Research submissions included poster and podium presentations with awards presented in various categories.

April 17, 2023

More than 70 entries in Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune's 13th Annual Research Symposium

MARINE CORPS CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune hosted the 13th Annual Research Symposium on April 13, 2023. This year’s entries more than doubled the 2022 entry numbers.

In a photo dated August 2, 2021, U.S. Navy Commander Diana Fu explains the physical therapy room at Intrepid Spirit Concussion Recovery Clinic to Marine Corps Installations East Commander

March 28, 2023

Brain Injury Awareness Month: Highlighting the Intrepid Spirit Concussion Recovery Clinic

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — With March as Brain Injury Awareness Month, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is highlighting the importance of recognizing and receiving proper treatment for brain injuries.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune graduated the second class of physician assistant students on March 3, 2023.

March 6, 2023

NMCCL graduates and commissions six physician assistants

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune graduated the second class of physician assistant students on March 3, 2023. “Class 20-3” passed the second phase of the Interservice Physician Assistant Program, received their diplomas, and commissioned as Navy officers.

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