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Reynaldo Muñoz, a 19-year-old Honduran resident, poses for a photo in the trauma bay of Hospital Nacional Mario Catarino Rivas after a successful operation on Feb. 27, 2024. Muñoz was injured in an accident, but regained motion in his left index finger after two surgeons with Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMU) 10 G-Rotation 16 provided trauma care during a Global Health Engagement (GHE). EMU 10 G conducted its first GHE to enhance expeditionary core skills and knowledge exchange with Honduran healthcare professionals in a limited resource environment, Feb. 17 – March 2, 2024.

March 14, 2024

Honduran patient regains use of finger following successful operation by Navy Medicine surgeons

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — A Honduran man injured in an accident regained motion in his left index finger after two surgeons with Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMU) 10 G-Rotation 16 provided trauma care during a Global Health Engagement (GHE) at Hospital Nacional Mario Catarino Rivas.

NMCCL officer selected as one of Navy Medicine’s Financial Management officer of the year

March 8, 2024

NMCCL officer selected as one of Navy Medicine’s financial management officers of the year

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Mashiana Sutton has been named Navy Medicine’s Senior Financial Management Officer of the Year for 2023. Sutton currently serves at the director for resource management at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune.

240227-N-FB730-1121 SAN PEDRO SULA, HONDURAS (Feb. 27, 2024) Capt. Jamie Fitch, a general surgeon with Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System (ERSS) 11 from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune, sutures a head laceration in the trauma bay at Hospital Nacional Mario Catarino Rivas, San Pedro Sula, Honduras on Feb. 27, 2024. In collaboration with joint forces and the host nation, Expeditionary Medical Unit 10 G conducted its first Global Health Engagement in Honduras enhances expeditionary core skills and exchanges knowledge with Honduran healthcare professionals in a limited resource environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Woods)

March 7, 2024

Expeditionary Medical Unit’s Honduras mission leads to stronger medical partnerships and enhanced readiness

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMU) 10 G-Rotation 16 strengthened health capability and expanded U.S. Navy readiness with Honduran medical professionals during a Global Health Engagement (GHE) in San Pedro Sula, Feb. 17 – March 2, 2024.

Class 21-3 pose for a photo with Cmdr. David Bennett, IPAP site clinical coordinator, after the Interservice Physician Assistant Program graduation at Marston Pavilion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on Friday, March 1, 2024. The IPAP program is a 29-month graduate studies program which culminates in the award of a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree as well as a commission into the Medical Service Corps as a Lieutenant junior grade.

March 1, 2024

NMCCL graduates and commissions eight physician assistants

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Eight new physician assistants will soon arrive at their next duty station ready to provide care for Marines and Sailors. Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune graduated its third class from the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) on Mar. 1, 2024, during a commencement ceremony at Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

Lcdr. Laura Riebel helps a patient stretch during a physical therapy session. Riebel was awarded the Navy Medicine Senior Physical Therapy Officer of the Year for 2023

Feb. 9, 2024

NMRTC Camp Lejeune officer named one of Navy Medicine’s physical therapists of the year

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — A physical therapist assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune is named Navy Medicine’s Senior Physical Therapy Officer of the Year for 2023.

Lt. Kenneth J. Bush is named Navy Medicine's "Junior Information Technology Officer of the Year" for 2023. Bush, shown here in the Information Management Department of Naval Medical center Camp Lejeune on Jan. 25, 2024, serves as chief information officer with Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune.

Feb. 2, 2024

Navy Medicine’s junior information technology officer of the year wins award for second time

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — United States Navy Lieutenant Kenneth J. Bush is named Navy Medicine’s Junior Information Technology Officer of the Year for 2023. Bush serves as chief information officer with Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune

Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo and 2nd Medical Battalion personnel train to care for chemical injuries during a field exercise on Dec. 7, 2023. The Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties course prepares medical forces for scenarios they could encounter during combat involving hazardous materials or biological warfare.

Dec. 18, 2023

Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo and 2nd Medical Battalion train to care for chemical and biological warfare injuries

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo and 2nd Medical Battalion personnel train to care for chemical injuries during a field exercise on Dec. 7, 2023. The Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties course prepares medical forces for scenarios they could encounter during combat involving hazardous materials or biological warfare.

Service members and Department of Defense civilian employees donate blood at a blood drive outside Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune on Sept. 8, 2023.The Armed Services Blood Program at NMCCL hosts monthly blood drives at locations across Marine Corps Installations East to increase the store of blood units that are utilized for care of active-duty military, their families, and retirees.

Nov. 3, 2023

Being the 'lifeline for the frontline' means meeting an increased need for blood donations

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) helps ensure mission readiness for injured military personnel in need of blood. However, donation numbers have dipped post-pandemic, and Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Blood Donor Center wants to turn that around.

Feedback from the 2022 Defense Organizational Climate Survey resulted in new kitchenettes for Sailors at the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune barracks.

Oct. 27, 2023

Survey feedback leads to housing improvement for Sailors

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Feedback from the 2022 Defense Organizational Climate Survey resulted in new kitchenettes for Sailors at the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune barracks.

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.

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