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Feb. 17, 2026

BHC Everett Provider Recognized for Excellence in Patient Care

Everett, Washington — Everett, Wash. -- U.S. Navy Cmdr. Richard Thompson assigned to Branch Health Clinic Everett as senior medical officer has been named in the latest Quarterly Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) report as ‘Best of the Best,’ a recognition of top-performing clinics and providers based on patient satisfaction survey data.

Feb. 10, 2026

Combat Support foundational – pediatric – preparation

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Hospital corpsmen assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton hone their clinical care skill during Battle Ready Training Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Under tutelage from Navy Nurse Corps officers and Pediatric Clinic nurses, attending corpsmen were provided critical hands-on instruction – and guidance - in small group settings to understand about the sequence(s) of pediatric care, which included screening tests protocols taught by Lalaine Mendoza (right), assessing vital signs, and performing height, weight, and head circumference. Such regular training adheres to Navy Medicine commitment to operational readiness and the Defense Health Agency mission in generating and sustaining warfighter readiness (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer)

Feb. 9, 2026

Getting Up To Speed [Mentoring] at NMRTC Bremerton

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — It was an informal – and informative – medical mingling meeting as Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton hosted speed mentoring for U.S. Navy officers, February 6, 2026.

Feb. 6, 2026

Population Health Nurses Helping Point the Way at Naval Hospital Bremerton

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Pointing the Way with Selfless Service…The Naval Hospital Bremerton Population Health nurse team -Terri Jandron, embedded in Family Medicine Clinic, and Amy Cogar, embedded in Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatrics Clinic - have been incredibly proactive in patient support, handling such needs as presenting educational material to primary care patients and assisting with proper and timely enrollment needs for dependent children in TRICARE Prime and the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Report System (DEERS). They recently have also sent notification via the virtual education center to beneficiaries enrolled with Branch Health Clinic Everett for awareness of a local measles outbreak [in Snohomish County], info about the viral illness, when to seek medical care and measles vaccine recommendations. The two also oversee preventative health screening efforts and manage progress on Defense Health Agency’s HEDIS [Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set] metrics, with determined focus on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings in their clinical support efforts. In Pediatrics, RN Cogar focuses on well-child visits and has worked with the Immunizations Clinic on daily schedule reviews to identify pediatric patients needing vaccinations (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer)

Feb. 3, 2026

Battle Ready Training at NHB

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Taking A Hands-On Measure…The latest iteration of Battle Ready Training Tuesday at Naval Hospital Bremerton focused on the Defense Health Agency support of our younger patient population by holding Pediatric Vital Signs and Assessment Training. The session – open primarily to command hospital corpsmen – allowed attendees in small group settings to understand about the sequence(s) of pediatric care, which included assessing vital signs, and performing height, weight, and head circumference. The corpsmen also learned about the valved holding chamber – also referred to as spacers – used with nebulizer and inhalers, as well as viewing and recognizing abnormal respiratory assessments. Last year, NHB’s Pediatrics Clinic handled over 6,240 general pediatric visits in meeting the unique physical, emotional and developmental needs of children from infancy through young adulthood. The Newborn Care Clinic coordinated care and services for more than 56 newborns born in 2025 from community hospitals and military treatment facilities. The clinic provided comprehensive newborn care for up to 90 days post-discharge, including routine check-ups, weight checks, lactation support, diagnostic testing, metabolic screenings, and postpartum depression screening for mothers (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).

Jan. 26, 2026

Spot the Dot - Measles Vaccination Recommended at NHB

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, Naval Hospital Bremerton public affairs officer – Did you know that a measles case indicates a singular viral infection whereas an outbreak refers to more than three in a certain locale?

Jan. 13, 2026

Sticklers for Battle Ready Training Tuesday at NMRTC Bremerton

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Hospital corpsmen receive practical hands-on guidance from Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton leadership in peripheral IV insertion training, January 13, 2026. The training is specifically designed to sharpen preparatory skills necessary in providing tactical medical support during combat operations for all hospital corpsmen assigned to Naval Hospital Bremerton. The current training covered hands-on complete sequence of peripheral IV insertion care, which included proper procedure set-up and personal hand hygiene, PIV insertion technique to proper discontinuation of a PIV line, along with discussions on PIV site management, indications, and contraindications (Official Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs).

Jan. 8, 2026

Making the point with peripheral IV insertion training at NHB

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- From bedside to battlefield, Navy hospital corpsmen need to stick it to a patient when required.

Aug. 12, 2025

Operational Readiness Motivation – and Blue H Award - with NHB Health Promotion

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs -- The glide in Nancy Tapley’s stride which began in earnest at the start of 2025 has continued at a steady walking pace all year.

Aug. 7, 2025

A distinction like no one - Purple Heart Recognition Day in Navy Medicine

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer—America’s oldest military award, distinctive in its rarity, has been acknowledged since its inception in 1782.