Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

04/23/2026

LTJG Melissa Howell (2024 Daisy Winner)

We are proud to recognize LTJG Melissa Howell as a DAISY Award recipient for compassion, and dedication to patient care in Labor and Delivery.

While caring for a patient in L&D in July of 2024, LTJG Howell served as the patient and patients family advocate throughout the delivery. The family took note of all efforts and stated “LTJG Howell professionalism personal experiences blended with grace made all sides of labor clear and deserving of the Daisy Award.”

We are proud to recognize LTJG Howell for the meaningful differences made for families through advocating and dedicated patient care.

04/23/2026

LTJG Dominic Crisicione, March 2026 Daisy Award Winner

We are proud to recognize LTJG Criscione as our Command March DAISY Award recipient for his outstanding compassion, motivation, and dedication to patient care in PICU.

While caring for a patient in the PICU, LTJG Criscione created an environment of safety, reassurance, kindness and advocation for pediatric patients and families in an overwhelming time where a patient could potentially have Botulism. LTJG Criscione fellow nurses noticed all his effort and shared that “There is no fiercer advocate for patients.”

We are proud to recognize LTJG Criscione for the meaningful difference he makes each day on his unit.

04/23/2026

Navy Medicine Training and Readiness Command (NMRTC) Portsmouth held a ceremony April 21 for the Officers of the Quarter, 1st Qtr. Fiscal Year 2026 in historic building 1 at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Congratulations to all.

This quarters winners are:

Medical Corps Winners:
CDR Tighe Marrone, Medical Corps Senior Officer of the Quarter
Maj Meredith Shama, Medical Corps Junior Officer of the Quarter
LT Ashley Matias, Medical Corps In-Training Officer of the Quarter

Dental Corps Winner:
LCDR Melanie Pommer, Dental Corps Junior Officer of the Quarter

Nurse Corps Winners:
LCDR Sindy Eugene, Nurse Corps Senior Officer of the Quarter
LTJG Rebecca McCool, Nurse Corps Junior Officer of the Quarter

Medical Service Corps Winners:
LCDR Joseph Freundlich, Medical Service Corps Senior Officer of the Quarter
LTJG Rusty Lina, Medical Service Corps Junior Officer of the Quarter

04/22/2026

Thursday, April 23, 6:30 a.m. GENESIS is up and running normal.

Wednesday, April 22, 8:10 A.M. - The Patient Portal (GENESIS) is currently experiencing network issues that is causing delays in some services at NMCP. Laboratory and Pharmacy may have longer wait times for outpatient services. Please plan accordingly. Thank you for your patience.

04/01/2026

The historic rank of Chief Petty Officer has provided guidance and leadership to all rates and ranks in the Navy for 133 years. To honor this, NMRTC held a ceremony honoring the 133rd birthday of the U.S. Navy Chiefs, April 1, 2026.

04/01/2026

133 Years of the Navy Chief 💪⚓️

03/19/2026

The Medical Service Corps In-Service Procurement Program (MSC-IPP) Symposium was held in the NMCP auditorium March 17. The symposium brought together experts from across the Navy to speak about their specialties to Sailors E-5 through E-9 who were interested in commissioning through the program.

Couldn't make the event? Program information can be found here:
https://www.med.navy.mil/Naval-Medical-Leader-and-Professional-Development-Command/Professional-Development/Enlisted-Commissioning-Programs/Medical-Service-Corps-Inservice-Procurement-Program/

03/17/2026

18 March 2026
Phone Issues have been corrected. Thank you for your patience.

17 March 2026 7:40 P.M.
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and its outlying clinics are experiencing issues with our phone lines. Please be patient while we attempt to correct the issue before the opening of business tomorrow.

03/17/2026

DONATE BLOOD:
CALL: (757) 953-1717 or 1730
VISIT: https://portsmouth.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Laboratory-Radiology/Laboratory/Blood-Bank

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03/02/2026

⚠️IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) has suspended the Trusted Traveler Program.
This change in policy means that anyone without current base access who wishes to enter the installation will now be required to have a valid visitor pass obtained from Pass and ID, accompanied by a sponsor.
⚠️Please plan accordingly and ensure all visitors are aware of these updated entry requirements.

02/25/2026

02/11/2026

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth & Clinics
Presidents Day Hours
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

• Emergency Department - Open 24/7
• All NMCP Outpatient Services – Services Unavailable
• Scott Center Annex Refill Pharmacy – Services Unavailable
• Boone Branch Health Clinic – 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Radiology, and Pharmacy Services Unavailable
• All Other Branch Health Clinics – Services Unavailable
• TPC Suffolk, TPC Virginia Beach, and TPC Chesapeake – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pharmacy Services Unavailable

Portsmouth Annex Gate 1 will remain open 24/7
Portsmouth Annex Gate 2 (back gate) will be closed on Presidents Day.