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- Infection Prevention Week, 10/17/2012 (5 photos)The Infection Control Department commemorated International Infection Prevention Week with a hand-washing demonstration today to show people how to properly wash their hands. Techniques were shared to ensure hand hygiene in a health-care environment. Proper hand washing is one of the most important things health-care providers can do for their patients. Photos by MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt.
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- HRTPO Long-Range Transportation Plan Survey
Imagine the year 2040 - what will Hampton Roads look like? How will we get around? What transportation choices will be available for the next generation?
The Hampton Roads Transportation Planni...ng Organization is updating the Long-Range Transportation Plan, “Navigating the Future to 2040.” The plan will address future road, transit, freight, passenger rail, bicycle and pedestrian needs that impact the region’s economic vitality and every citizen’s quality of life. HRTPO wants to hear your perspective and opinions on vital transportation issues in the region through a short, five-minute survey that will be used to help guide transportation in Hampton Roads and direct resources to solving those needs.See More
Begin the survey here: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e6hrsjtfh84ru4ga/start. - ActivityRecentNaval Medical Center Portsmouth created the event Hispanic Heritage Month Lunch.
- The Navy Exceptional Family Member Program office at NMCP will CLOSE Oct. 19 at 11am and reopen Oct. 29 at noon. (The Marine EFMP office is unaffected.)
EFMP packages and questions can be directed to any other Navy EFM program coordinator in the area:
NAVSTA Norfolk: 757-953-8761/8895
JEB Little Creek/Fort Story: 757-953-8274
NAS Oceana: 757-953-3778/3853
Dam Neck Annex: 757-953-9914/9851
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Yorktown/NNSY: 757-953-8403
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Air Force: 757-225-5950
Coast Guard: 757-686-4025
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- Weigh-ins begin today for the 2012 Cycle 2 (Fall) PFA. All members must present a military ID or NMCP staff ID badge for official weigh-ins. The uniform of the day or official Navy physical training uniform is authorized for height and weight, however, the official Navy PTU is required for body-fat assessment. Weigh-ins will be conducted in the command fitness office through Nov. 1, from 6am - 4pm daily. Runners and swimmers are required to perform their PRT within 10 days following weigh-in and no earlier than 24 hours prior. Weigh-ins for bike and elliptical options is mandated 24 hours prior to event.
- Heed your CO and wash those hands! It's Infection Prevention Week!
- 237th Navy Birthday, 10/12/2012 (6 photos)Happy birthday to the Navy! NMCP celebrated Oct. 12, one day early, with a ceremony in the auditorium to mark the 237th year since the establishment of our U.S. Navy. Staff members and Sailors packed the auditorium to commemorate the day an...d enjoy the festivities. HMCS(SW/AW) John Mooers, senior enlisted leader of NMCP professional education, was the keynote speaker for the event and spoke about the significance of teamwork in the past and present Navy and stressed the importance of Sailors making sure their Shipmates feel like a part of the Navy team. Following the Mooers’s speech, there was a unique bell ringing ceremony with nine bells rang at 9 a.m. The celebration wrapped up with everyone singing a loud and proud “Anchors Aweigh” and a cake cutting. Photos by MC2 Nikki Smith.See More
- Tomorrow's the official Navy birthday, but the CNO, Admiral Jonathan Greenert, got a head start up in Detroit.
- The First Class Petty Officers’ Association will celebrate the Navy's 237th birthday a day early on Friday, Oct. 12, at 8:30am in the Bldg 3 Auditorium. We will be a observing a bell-ringing ceremony followed by a big cake to mark the occasion. Hope to see you there!
- Medical Librarians Month, 10/10/2012 (3 photos)NMCP’s library celebrated National Medical Librarians Month with an open house Oct. 10. October is the month to recognize how much medical librarians do for our staff and patients every day. NMCP has two librarians and three library technicians who support the strategic plan’s pillars of Health Care, Research and Medical Education. Photos by MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt.
- MENTORING is a time-honored tradition in which a more experienced person acts as a role model, guide, cheerleader, coach, teacher, counselor, motivator and supporter. Effective mentoring produces synergistic relationships that inspire and h...elp others achieve their potential, improve self-confidence, increase motivation, and broaden horizons. The NMCP Mentorship Program seeks to create an environment in which mentoring relationships are encouraged and supported. These are the leaders of NMCP's Mentorship Program. For more info, search "mentor" on the NMCP intranet page or contact Lt. Cmdr. Aleah McHenry, HMC Richard Laxa or HM1 James Frymire.See More
- Get an early start to tackling the holiday food-a-palooza the "right weigh."
- Thank you to our beneficiaries who participated in Drug Take Back Day on Sept. 29. NMCP's main pharmacy collected 42 pounds of expired and unwanted prescription drugs which were turned over to the DEA for safe disposal.
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October Sales Tax Holiday this weekend on energy-efficient appliances. Click for details.- NMCP's Urology Clinic is offering annual prostate screenings this month for eligible TRICARE beneficiaries. Click the flyer for details. Make your appointment now!
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Nominations for the Military Child of the Year Awards are being accepted online now through December 15. Winners will be recognized in April 2013.
The Military Child of the Year Award recognizes children who stand out among their peers. ...Ideal candidates for the award demonstrate resilience, strength of character, and thrive in the face of the challenges of military life. These young heroes embody leadership within their families and communities.See More
This award is presented to an outstanding child from each branch of service – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Each winner receives $5,000 and a laptop, and is flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for a special recognition ceremony on April 11. In previous years, recipients have had the honor of meeting Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and First Lady Michelle Obama.
For info on how to nominate a child, click the link below.- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Getting a mammogram every year is important to finding breast cancer early. The American Cancer Society recommends women age 40 and older get one every year. Screening mammogram appointments are available at Sewells Point, Boone, TRICARE Prime Clinics Virginia Beach & Chesapeake, and NMCP Radiology.
Tricare Prime enrollees do not need a provider appointment to get a screening mammogram as long as they complete the approved mammogram screening questionnaire with their clinic staff member and obtain a mammogram order. For more information about the Breast Cancer Screening Program, call 757-953-9733. - Solar Shed, 10/2/2012 (8 photos)Cole Roberts presented the keys to a solar shed he built to Rear Adm. Elaine Wagner, NMCP commander, on Oct. 2 for Occupational Therapy Clinic patients who work in the therapy garden to use. The solar shed will act like a greenhouse for see...dlings year round. Cole completed the project to fulfill the requirements of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. He came up with the idea to help wounded warriors and began planning the project a year ago. The Occupational Therapy Clinic and Lowe’s Home Improvement Store donated the building materials. With the help of more than 20 friends, family members, schoolmates and fellow scouts, he completed the building phase in 20 hours over three weekends. Cole is the son of Capt. Peter Roberts, former director for Surgical Services and current Deputy Commander of Task Force Medical South and the XO for the NATO Role 3 hospital in Afghanistan, and Lisa Roberts who works in the Pulmonary Clinic. Thanks, Cole! Photos by MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt.See More
- Customer Service Week Potluck, 10/2/2012 (3 photos)NMCP customer service representatives gather at a potluck in the NICU atrium Oct. 2 to celebrate National Customer Service week. This is a chance for customer service representatives from all the branch clinics to meet and interact, as well as to highlight customer service awareness, promote teamwork and display their hard working efforts. Photos by MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt.
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New enrollment fees for TRICARE Prime went into effect Oct. 1 for retirees and their dependents.- Customer Service Week, 10/2/2012 (17 photos)NMCP kicked off National Customer Service Week with a ceremony announcing the winners of the "What Customer Service Means to Me?" essay contest, the “Wall of Excellence” recipients, and the “Best of the Best” competition. The opening remark...s were by Rear Adm. Elaine Wagner, NMCP commander, who cut the cake with wounded warrior, HM3 Darrell Butler, following the ceremony. National Customer Service Week runs from Oct. 1-5, and there will be various events throughout the week, including a daily puzzle contest, a potluck luncheon and an ice-cream social. The purpose is to highlight our goal of "providing exceptional service by exceeding expectations.” Photos by MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt.See More
- Owens' Commissioning, 9/28/2012 (6 photos)Congratulations to Lt. j.g. Loreli Owens, who was commissioned into the Medical Service Corps as a Health Care Administrator today by her father, retired Chief Warrant Officer Thomas Deatherage. She earned her Master’s in Public Health at E...astern Virginia Medical School. She was a volunteer/intern in the Directorate for Administration, after completing her internship here. Her mentor, Capt. David Collins, helped her achieve her lifelong dream of becoming a naval officer. She will be heading to Sigonella Naval Hospital, Italy, after attending Officer Development School in Newport, R.I. Photos by MC2(SW) Anna Arndt.See More
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