Naval Hospital Bremerton

12/19/2025

Naval Hospital Bremerton Holiday Hours Update
Christmas Day – All Services Closed

NHB Urgent Care Clinic will be open Dec. 24 and Dec. 26, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
UCC will also be open over the weekend.

In accordance with the recent Executive Order announcing Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 26 as federal holidays, Primary Care services will be closed both days.

NHB’s Main Pharmacy will be open Dec. 24 with normal operations for beneficiaries, closed Dec. 25-28, and will resume normal services, Dec. 29.
NMRTU [branch health clinic] Everett Pharmacy will be open Dec. 24, from 8 a.m. to noon, closed Christmas Day and Dec. 26.
NMRTU Bangor Pharmacy will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 [Patients from there may seek support as needed from NHB Main Pharmacy on Dec 24]

For those with a life, limb or eyesight threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
For those with an acute healthcare/medical concern, the Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7 at 1-800-874-2273, option 1.

12/19/2025

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Mission readiness maintained in style…Into a brisk wind off the northern Pacific, a brief respite from multiple atmospheric rivers and wintry conditions, Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Health Promotion – ably assisted by command Junior Enlisted Association volunteers - held their final monthly 5K ...

12/18/2025

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A brief respite…Lt. Cmdr. Solomon Han, Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton command chaplain holds pre-Christmas communion service for staff members, Dec. 17, 2025. “I know these days can be full, full of plans, responsibilities, and often quiet weariness,” shared Han. “Our pre...

12/18/2025

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/554817/battle-ready-boost-nmrtc-bremerton

By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer – Navy Medicine operational readiness is predicated on the foundation it is built upon.

12/18/2025

12/15/2025

Naval Hospital Bremerton Urgent Care Clinic update
NHB’s UCC will be seeing only active-duty personnel, Dec. 18 and 19, 2025, as well as January 7, 2026.
All eligible retirees and family members will be directed to the nearest ER and UCC for their needs.
For those with an actual life, limb, eyesight threatening injury, please call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room.
The Nurse Advice Line (NAL) is [also] available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Nurses are on call to discuss a patient’s concerns and provide recommendations for home treatment/care if applicable, and whether the issue should be addressed via an UCC or emergency department visit.
Active-duty personnel who have access to acute care at their respective commands should utilize their command care providers for administrative needs such as SIQ Chits. Active-duty personnel can also call the Nurse Advice Line after hours to coordinate a referral to a nearby UCC.
Patients are also encouraged to use their primary care manager, access MHS GENESIS Patient Portal at: https://patientportal.mhsgenesis.health.mil, and/or Medical Home Port team as their first option for common illnesses such as a fever; minor injuries such as sprains and strains; chronic medical concerns, physicals, prescription refills, vaccinations and screening exams.
Patients can get urgent care from any TRICARE authorized urgent care center or network provider without a referral, although in some instances a copay may apply. Visit https://tricare.mil/GettingCare/FindDoctor to view a list of in-network providers.
UCC Hours Of Operations: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week.
Also closed Christmas [day] and New Years Day.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please note: Naval Hospital Bremerton DOES NOT have Emergency Services

12/15/2025

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/554244/nmrtc-bremerton-jea-helps-deliver-those-need

By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- Part of the Hospital Corps pledge states, ‘I shall do all within my power to show in myself an example of all that is honorable and good throughout my naval career.’

12/07/2025

It was 84 years ago on Sunday, December 7, 1941...that our country experienced what then-President Roosevelt called “… A date which will live in infamy.”

The Imperial Japan Navy launched their surprise attack on Pearl Harbor at 7:48 a.m. Hawai’i time.

Navy personnel on ships awoke to the sounds of alarms, bombs exploding, and gunfire. They had to dress as they ran to General Quarters stations.

The famous message, "Air Raid Pearl Harbor. This is not a drill.” was sent from Patrol Wing Two HQ, the first senior Hawaiian command to respond.

Despite a lack of readiness, which included locked ammunition lockers, aircraft parked wingtip to wingtip to prevent sabotage, and no heightened alert status, many served with distinction during the battle, including many medical personnel.

The attack on Pearl Harbor was a pre-emptive military strike on the Pacific Fleet, that made the US enter World War II.

Two aerial attack waves, totaling 350 aircraft, were launched from six aircraft carriers with the intent to destroy the United States Pacific Fleet. The attack wrecked two battleships, one minelayer, and two destroyers beyond repair, and destroyed 188 aircraft. Personnel losses were steep – with 2,333 killed and 1,139 wounded.

Navy Medical personnel from ship and shore commands were an intricate part of not only helping to repel the attack but handling the many wounded and gravely injured on ships and shore, as well as those rescued from the water.

The dedicated non-stop efforts of Navy Medical personnel and support staff throughout the long Day of Infamy, and afterwards, was an integral part of the healing process for those injured, as well as our entire nation.

Just as we did then, we continue to do now, execute our mission readiness, and improve the health of those we serve, whenever called upon...

Please take a moment to remember those who served during that day, and those who are currently following in their hallowed footsteps.

12/05/2025

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/553118/illuminating-holiday-nhb

By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer – The annual tradition of keeping a symbolic light on for those deployed over the holidays continued at Naval Hospital Bremerton, December 2, 2025.

12/04/2025

Act on A.C.T. reminder for All
During Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton Holiday Safety Standdown Chief Yeoman Andrew Turner, Su***de Prevention Program coordinator, acknowledged that there are unique holiday stressors which active duty – and their family – can experience, such as being away from home and family, feeling isolated, financial burden from travel, gifts, and more, even work and personal relationships and dealing with seasonal winter weather conditions.

“Remember, you are not alone. You matter,” Turner told the packed auditorium, reminding those in attendance to A.C.T.

“Ask [someone]. Are you thinking about su***de? Care. Listen without judgement. Treat. Get the person to a professional. We have local resources, such as our Su***de Prevention Program manager at 360-475-5120, assistant Su***de Prevention Program manager, Chief Hospital Corpsman Robert O'Bryant, 360-475-5265, command chaplain, Lt. Cmdr. Solomon Han, 360-475-4863, Mental Health Front Desk, 360-475-4219, and Fleet and Family Support Center, 360-396-4118 and 360-315-5028.

There are also national 24/7 resources with the Military Crisis Line, 988, press 1 and Military OneSource, 1-800-342-9647.

Additional local resources include ‘Drop-in Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.’ office hours for active duty servicemembers at Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Mental Health Directorate, specifically designed to handle questions, consultations, resources, information and connection to care needs.

The Holiday Safety Standdown also provided presentations on sexual assault prevention response, from Kitsap County Traffic Safety Council, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Official Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs office).

12/02/2025

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/552781/seasonal-safety-stressed-nmrtc-bremerton

By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer – “Please put me out of a job.”