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Your Health is Our Mission! Welcome to the Naval Medical Center San Diego's (NMCSD) Facebook Fan page sponsored by the Department of the Navy (DON).
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This page is intended to provide updated information and discussion on NMCSD and affiliated clinics. Please visit our official homepage at http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcsd/Pages/default.aspx. or http://www.navy.mil/local/sd
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11/07/2026

Recognizing Excellence at Our Branch Health Clinics!

Director, CAPT Jerry J. Bailey, visited Naval Branch Health Clinics Kearny Mesa and Eastlake today to connect with staff and recognize team members for their outstanding contributions to patient care.

“Our branch health clinics bring Navy Medicine closer to where our beneficiaries live and work, so getting out to see these teams in person matters,” Bailey said. “Delivering the healthcare enterprise our beneficiaries deserve starts right here, with the people who greet our patients, draw their labs, fill their prescriptions and care for them every day.”

Congratulations and thank you to our recognized staff:

Kearny Mesa: Theresa Nguyen, Jennifer McDonnell, Panome Souk, Mayra Robles and Nadia Salazar

Eastlake: Portia Ortegoza, Maria Dualos, Sheila Calimbahin, Ana Ruby Taylor, Lilibeth Agustin, Virginia Cuevas and Brittany Dare

Read the full story on DVIDS: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/578859/nmcsd-director-visits-kearny-mesa-eastlake-branch-health-clinics-recognizes-staff

10/30/2026

The full report is IN! ⚓🏥

Last week, we teased the kickoff of our first-of-its-kind, simulated Role 2 training exercise and celebrated the exceptional Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) instructors who laid the groundwork for this historic event.

Today, we are delivering on our promise to bring you the full, inside story!

Go behind the scenes to see how Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego (NMRTC SD) successfully integrated EMU-3, CRTS-8, and ERCS personnel to master the "beach-to-ship" chain of survival. From point-of-injury triage on our simulated beachhead (NMCSD's softball field) to shipboard surgical stabilization in the Sim Lab, our expeditionary forces proved they are ready for the future fight.

As CAPT Jerry J. Bailey noted, this groundbreaking exercise directly projects Navy Medicine's organic power and ensures our medical forces remain lethal, capable, and ready for any austere environment.

🔗 Read the complete DVIDS feature story here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/578336/nmrtc-san-diego-launches-first-its-kind-role-2-exercise-prepare-expeditionary-medical-teams-future-fight

10/24/2026

First-of-its-kind simulated Role 2 training is officially underway at NMCSD!

Ensuring our warfighters' immediate survival on the battlefield is Navy Medicine's first and most critical step. Recently, CAPT Jerry J. Bailey, commander of NMRTC San Diego and director of NMCSD, recognized our exceptional Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) team members with command coins for their leadership in this groundbreaking expeditionary medical exercise, 22 Oct.

This core group of TCCC instructors – who share collective combat experience having deployed alongside Bailey over the years – is directly responsible for sharpening the vital lifesaving skills that make our Corpsmen and platforms more lethal, ready, and capable on the battlefield.

This is just the beginning! The second phase of this historic Role 2 exercise takes place soon. Stay tuned as we look forward to bringing you complete coverage and a full report on how NMCSD is projecting medical power for the future fight!

10/24/2026

Lethality & Readiness Start with Our People! 🙌

Today, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego (NMRTC SD) leadership recognized four of our outstanding service members for their exceptional professionalism and dedication during a ceremony at the Naval Branch Health Clinic and Naval Dental Clinic, NAS North Island.

From Lt. Austin A. Cuttone's undersea medical readiness initiatives to HA Ana M. Lopezgarcia's efforts in driving operational dental readiness to new heights, our medical and dental teams at North Island are proving themselves indispensable. These awards highlight Navy Medicine's commitment to supporting the warfighter at every stage – ensuring a continuous pathway of care from routine pre-deployment screenings to complete mental and physical support when they return home.

Following the military decorations, the command triad was also honored to present several customer service Star Performer Awards to team members who constantly promote the Navy Surgeon General's Culture of Excellence.

Let’s hear a loud Bravo Zulu to our awardees and Star Performers!👏👏👏
-Lt. Austin A. Cuttone – Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
-Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Israel C. Rodriguez – Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
-Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Cody J. Binder – Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (Gold Star in lieu of second award)
-Hospitalman Apprentice Ana M. Lopezgarcia – Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

Mrs. Julie Wright, Hospitalman Apprentice Elizabeth Cruz, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Janiyah Flood – Star Performer Awards

📖 Read the full DVIDS story here:
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/577771/nmrtc-san-diego-leadership-recognizes-outstanding-achievements-north-island-clinics

10/21/2026

Attention Active Duty, Retired, Beneficiaries & Staff!

Ready to safely dispose of your expired or unused medications? Join us for DEA National Prescription Take-Back Day!

Saturday, October 24
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
What's Allowed: Pet & liquid medications are accepted!
What's Not Allowed: No sharps, needles, injector pens, vapes, or illicit drugs.
Where to go? We have dedicated military drop-off locations available. Check out the flyer below for specific locations and full details!

Let’s keep our community safe. See you there!

10/17/2026

💉 Readiness starts with Team NMCSD.

Today, wrapped up the primary push of its annual staff influenza vaccination campaign, a key milestone for force health protection and operational readiness.

This effort supports the DHA’s Fiscal Year 2027 Campaign Order (CAMPO). Vaccinated staff keep our deployable Sailors ready and our clinics running, so NMCSD can continue delivering on Line of Effort 1: Deliver Warfighter Medical Readiness for the operational forces and families who depend on us.

“Maintaining high immunization rates preserves our operational capacity and ensures Team NMCSD remains fully prepared to support the joint force.” – CAPT Jerry J. Bailey, Director, NMCSD

Thanks to our immunization and logistics teams, led by LCDR Catherine Bobea, USPHS, immunization program officer, and Tracy L. Lopez, immunization program manager, for a fast rollout with minimal disruption to clinical operations. Their work builds a barrier that protects our most vulnerable patients from healthcare-associated transmission.

The campaign push is over, but the mission continues. Flu vaccines remain available for staff, incoming personnel and patients throughout the winter season.

📖 Full story: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/577183/nmcsd-marks-successful-milestone-annual-staff-influenza-vaccination-campaign

10/16/2026

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Attention to Award!

Commander, CAPT Jerry "JJ" Bailey, presented awards at quarters this morning to recognize several Sailors and civilian staff for their outstanding contributions to the mission of providing the highest quality medical care to our veterans, service members, and their families.

🌟Shipmates of the Month
Standing out in a Command full of outstanding Sailors is no easy task. Every month, up to 30 exceptional Sailors are nominated for this honor. To earn this title, each recipient was selected through a rigorous and competitive merit-based selection process within their respective directorates:

HM3 Edith Fernandez
HM2 Fernando Camacho
HM2 Lena Atkinson
HA David Reyestejeda
HM3 Jerry Tuble
LS3 Shamon Holden
HN Andres Tavares
HM3 Jeremy Carter
HN Tarim Barbaros
HN Tony Murray

You represent the very best of our team, and your daily hard work keeps our mission moving forward!

🫡Civilian Length of Service Award
Ms. Mary McCarthy was presented Civilian Length of Service Award after 30 years of loyal service. All 30 years at NMCSD! Thank you for dedicated service to Naval Medical Center San Diego and for your lasting contributions to the health and well-being of our service members, veterans, and their families!

🤫The Big Surprise: Sailors of the Quarter!
CAPT Bailey announced NMRTC San Diego’s newly selected Sailors of the Quarter!

Standing out over an entire quarter requires relentless dedication, expertise, and a true commitment to the team. Please join us in giving a massive BRAVO ZULU to:

BJOQ: HN Jacob Oppy
JSOQ: HM3 Jordan Eggert
SOQ: HM2 Nicole Campos
SSOQ: HM1 Nina Sandoval
JOQ: LT Oral Manning

We are incredibly proud of all of your accomplishments!

As today’s Awards Quarters came to a close, CAPT Bailey pulled the team close for an impromptu school circle. What might have sounded like a whisper to everyone else reverberated through the inner circle with a resounding charge: Move Out and Draw Fire!

Drop a "Bravo Zulu" in the comments to congratulate them all!

10/16/2026

//UPDATE//Friday, Oct. 16 2026 at 2:45 p.m.

Services have been restored. Thank you for your patience and support.

ATTENTION NMCSD PATIENTS & TRICARE BENEFICIARIES

The NEX Pharmacy at Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) is temporarily closed until further notice. We are working diligently to resume normal operations as quickly as possible and will post updates here as soon as they become available.

If you have a new prescription that needs to be filled immediately, please visit one of our other operational pharmacies in the area.

Prescription Refills: Please call the automated refill line at (619) 532-8400 and listen carefully to the prompts to select an alternate pickup location.

The following local clinics and pharmacies are fully operational to support you:

Pharmacy Location Operational Hours Physical Address
NMCSD Main Pharmacy (Balboa) Mon - Fri: 0800 - 2000 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, Bldg 1, 1st Floor, San Diego, CA 92134 (Urgent medical requests needed today 16OCT)
NASNI (North Island) Pharmacy Mon - Fri: 0730 - 1600 601 McCain Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118
NTC (Point Loma) Pharmacy Mon - Fri: 0730 - 1600 2051 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
BHC Kearny Mesa Pharmacy Mon - Fri: 0730 - 1600 8808 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
BHC Miramar Pharmacy Mon - Fri: 0730 - 1600 2496 Bauer Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
BHC Eastlake Pharmacy Mon - Fri: 0800 - 1630 2300 Boswell Rd, Suite 190, Chula Vista, CA 91914

Note: All listed pharmacy locations are closed on weekends and federal holidays.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we prioritize the safety and care of our staff and patients.

10/16/2026

//Saturday, 17 Oct. Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic//

No appointment necessary for this flu shot clinic at . However, don't forget to bring child's immunization record and the legal guardian must be in attendance.

10/16/2026

Strengthening Our Civilian Workforce, Powering Joint Force Readiness. ⚓🏥

Naval Medical Center San Diego recently marked a critical milestone, celebrating the successful onboarding of over 444 civilian professionals over the past two years and bringing our total civilian workforce to more than 2,000 teammates!

This milestone represents a synchronized effort across our onboarding and talent-acquisition teams—including CHRA, HRD, Credentialing, Medical Administration Officers, Drug Testing, Personnel Security, and Occupational Health.

By building workforce depth, NMCSD directly supports the Defense Health Agency Campaign Order (CAMPO) and advances CORE 15 clinical operational capabilities. Our civilian healthcare experts and dedicated medical support staff provide institutional continuity and patient-centered excellence at home, affording our active-duty personnel the availability and confidence to deploy across the globe.

Bravo Zulu CAPT Jodi Phillips, Director of Resource Management, and your team!

📖 Read the full story on DVIDS News: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/577077/nmcsd-celebrates-milestone-civilian-onboarding-advancing-dha-campaign-order-and-core-15-priorities

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