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U.S. Navy Commander J. Greg Whaley and Lieutenant Commander Matthew Burgess were named Senior and Junior Radiologist of the year by U.S. Navy's Medical Corps.

July 28, 2021

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Radiology Department is setting the standard

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — With patient satisfaction a top priority, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Radiology Department is setting the standard for Navy Medicine radiology clinics. Many specialties within the Radiology Department have received accreditation from the American College of Radiology, and two of NMCCL’s radiologists were recently recognized by the United States Navy Medical Corps for their superior performances.

Camp Lejeune Family Medicine Residency Program graduates 10 residents, 11 interns.

June 29, 2021

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

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — On June 25, 2021, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Family Medicine Residency Program graduated their 10th class of interns and residents. The graduation took place at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune where 10 residents and 11 interns were able to graduate in front of a live audience, a major change from last year’s strict COVID-19 limitations.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune's COVID-19 Vaccine Tiger Team takes the Pfizer vaccine to USMC commands, units, and schoolhouses in an effort to vaccinate service members and Department of Defense workers.

June 15, 2021

Where there's a Tiger Team, there's a COVID vaccine

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — With readiness of our forces a top priority, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is making every effort to vaccinate Sailors and Marines. NMCCL’s COVID-19 Vaccine Tiger Teams are transporting the Pfizer vaccine to Marine Corps units, schoolhouses, and commands.

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Douglas Weiss, who serves as an orthopedic surgeon at NMCCL is also a Team Physician for the men’s USA Hockey Team.

May 21, 2021

NMCCL doctor serves as team physician for USA Hockey

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Douglas Weiss, who serves as an orthopedic surgeon at NMCCL is also a Team Physician for the men’s USA Hockey Team. From the operating room to the ice hockey rink, Weiss’ desire to serve his country in various roles is evident. What once began as a hobby growing up, Weiss has been instrumental in turning the sport of hockey into a vital element for fostering a liaison between the Navy and USA Hockey.

On May 12, 2021, the Marine Corps Air Station New River Marine Corps Exchange will become the location for an Asteres ScriptCenter automated kiosks and locker system. This new kiosk system is the first of its kind to be used by NMCCL

May 10, 2021

New ScriptCenter provides additional options for prescription refills

MCAS NEW RIVER, NC — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Pharmacy Department will soon have an additional option for beneficiaries to obtain their prescriptions. On May 12, 2021, the Marine Corps Air Station New River Marine Corps Exchange will become the location for an Asteres ScriptCenter automated kiosks and locker system. This new kiosk system is the first of its kind to be used by NMCCL.

Recently, Hospital Corpsman Denisse Estrada Suarez was recognized for her commitment to our patients while serving at the Wallace Creek COVID-19 Vaccine site. HN Estrada Suarez used her bilingual skillset to translate a vaccine questionnaire to overcome language barriers that would have prevented some recipients from receiving the vaccine.

April 5, 2021

NMCCL's Corpsman receives recognition for her impact in the fight against COVID

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Hospital Corpsman Denisse Estrada Suarez was recognized for her commitment to our patients while serving at the Wallace Creek COVID-19 Vaccine Site.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s leadership recognized the one-year establishment of the Acute Respiratory Clinic and COVID-19 Screening site aboard MCB Camp Lejeune on March 15, 2021. The ARC and COVID-19 Screening site were established on March 18, 2020 in response to the outbreak of COVID-19.

April 5, 2021

NMCCL Acute Respiratory Clinic/COVID-19 Site passes one-year mark

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — One team, one fight. Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s leadership recognized the one-year establishment of the Acute Respiratory Clinic and COVID-19 Screening site aboard MCB Camp Lejeune on March 15, 2021.

NMCCL welcomed eight Officer Candidates as part of the Medical Center's Interservice Physician Assistant Program. NMCCL will serve as a pilot site for Phase II of year-long program.

April 5, 2021

NMCCL fulfills need as pilot site for Physician Assistant training program

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune has welcomed its inaugural class of Physician Assistant students to the Medical Center as part of a pilot program. The students arrived on January 19, 2021 to begin a year-long journey with military medicine’s Interservice Physician Assistant Program or IPAP.

NMCCL's Labor and Delivery Department RN, Robin Russelle was recently recognized as a Daisy Award recipient.

April 1, 2021

NMCCL's Labor and Delivery Nurse receives Daisy Award

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — NMCCL's Labor and Delivery Department RN, Robin Russelle was recently recognized as a Daisy Award recipient.

NMCCL's Marine Mart employees have been dedicated to keeping their doors open to support staff, patients, and visitors during the pandemic.

Dec. 30, 2020

NMCCL's Marine Mart employees dedicated to keeping doors open during pandemic

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — NMCCL's Marine Mart employees have worked to keep doors open for staff, patients, and approved visitors throughout the pandemic.

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