Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton

Today is National Eat your Veggies Day! Can you incorporate more veggies into your meals, can you go the whole day Vegetarian? To help give you a nutritious start, here is a recipe for White Bean Pasta with Asparagus and Leeks! Yum!

Join us for the 123rd Hospital Corpsman Birthday!

Notice Due to a special event, Mercy Circle will be closed today until 1:00 p.m. Thank you!

Friendly Reminder!

Join us from 7/1-7/31 for our Static Cling challenge. Rules of the challenge: 1. Grip the overhead bar with both hands in an overhand, underhand, or mixed grip.... 2. Time begins when both feet leave the ground. Time ends when both hands ungrasp from the overhead bar. To schedule your challenge date and time call (760) 719-4137 or email: [email protected] or [email protected].

Men’s health is more than just a man’s issue. It affects us all; mothers, spouses, sisters, and daughters. Join us virtually on 6/24 at 11am for our VIRTUAL education session on Nutrition & Men’s Health. Anyone is welcome to attend and the class is completely confidential. To register & receive a link to the class, send an email to: [email protected]... *This is a basic education class, any personal or specific questions that are clinical in nature will be directed to your medical provider

Please know that summer is a busy turnover time for our military providers, including staff and residents. For this reason, your Primary Care Manager (PCM) may change this summer. To verify your new PCM, contact HNFS directly at 1 (844) 866-9378 or visit www.Tricare-west.com... For other assistance, please contact NHCP. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and the opportunity to continue to be a part of your wellness and health care needs.

According to the 2015 Health Risk Assessment, 17% of Sailors and 5% of Marines are considered overweight based on self-reported height and weight data. We are offering a WEEKLY wellness class to help address these exact needs. Join us and we can help you become and stay #MissionReady! The class is every Thursday at 8:00 A.M. with the Health Promotion and Wellness Department. If this time doesn’t work for you, we can accommodate your schedule. Give us a call at (760) 719-4137.

Are you up for the challenge? Join us during the month of July to see how long you can hang. Time starts when your feet leave the ground and ends when you ungrasp from the bar. All participant static hangs to be performed in the NHCP/Command Fitness Room & timed by HPW staffcall (760) 719-4137 to schedule a time. Winners will be featured on our social media accounts and in our monthly wellness magazine!

Happy Flag Day! Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. #flagday

Are you a female Active Duty member here at Camp Pendleton? We offer a same-day, walk-in Birth Control Clinic just for you! 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. on a first come, first serve basis for our Active Duty females. We offer:... -Contraceptive Counseling -Birth control pill prescriptions and refills -Intrauterine Device (IUD) insertions and removals -Depo-Provera -NEXPLANON insertion and removal -Emergency Contraception If you have any questions you can call: (760) 725- 4015.

Stay In The Fight. Commanding General, I MEF and his command team received the #COVID19 vaccine at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton on Jan. 15, 2021. The vaccine ...is voluntary, and I MEF Marines and Sailors are receiving it in order to keep the Corps mission ready and lethal. #Marines #COVID19 #ProtectTheForce

In remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr.- an incredible leader, a man of peace, and a hero for equality. Friendly reminder, NHCP will be closed today for all non-emergent services on, Monday, January 18th, 2021 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. *Inpatient, Emergency Room, COVID/Flu Tent and Labor & Delivery are always open.... We hope you all have a safe week! Please remember to wash your hands frequently, practice social distancing, wear a cloth face cover when you cannot maintain 6 feet of physical distance and we strongly encourage you to get your COVID-19 vaccine when it is your turn based on the DoD’s prioritization.

Don’t forget, NHCP will be closed for all non-emergent services on, Monday, January 18th, 2021 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. *Inpatient, Emergency Room, COVID/Flu Tent and Labor & Delivery are always open. We hope you all have a safe week! Please remember to wash your hands frequently, practice social distancing, wear a cloth face cover when you cannot maintain 6 feet of physical distance and we strongly encourage you to get your COVID-19 vaccine when it is your turn based on the DoD’s prioritization.

Since the impressive weather early Monday morning, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton has made a few updates to our Walk-in COVID/Flu tents located on the south side of NHCP. The COVID/Flu tents will reopen starting tomorrow Wednesday, December 30th, 2020 and 7:00 a.m. The new entrance to the tent will be located slightly east of the old entrance and patient parking is in exactly the same area. As always, this clinic is accommodating those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. If y...ou’re experiencing any of the following symptoms please visit our COVID/Flu tent outside of the NHCP Emergency Department on the South Side of the building. Suspected COVID-19 Symptoms: -Fever -Cough -Shortness of breath -New loss of taste or smell For Active Duty please check with your medical first. *For more information/questions, please call (760) 725-HELP, option #6

Are you PCSing overseas and require a COVID-19 test prior to your travels? Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton is currently doing COVID-19 testing for overseas PCS’s by appointments only. Please call 7604706240 to schedule an appointment Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. You can also get tested at a county testing location at no cost. (If a cost is associated with the test your expense will be refunded via your travel claim). Please visit https://www.sandiegocounty.gov//.../dc/2019-nCoV/testing.html Please review the fact sheet below for additional information.

U.S. Navy Captain Christopher Nelson, commanding officer, Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5), along with other members of the ACU-5 command team, receive the COVID...-19 vaccine at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 13, 2021. While the COVID-19 vaccine is voluntary, all eligible active duty Sailors and beneficiaries are highly encouraged to be vaccinated to protect their health and their community. See more

NHCP will be closed for all non-emergent services on, Friday, January 1st, 2021 due to New Years Day. *Inpatient, Emergency Room, COVID/Flu Tent and Labor & Delivery are always open. We hope you all have a safe weekend. Please remember to wash your hands frequently, practice social distancing, and wear a cloth face cover when you cannot maintain 6 feet of physical distance. Make smart decisions and do NOT drink and drive.

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton would like to congratulate all Petty Officers who were pinned during the December 23rd, 2020 Frocking Ceremony! Social distancing was enforced and no more than 10 people attended each ceremony. Everybody attending was required to wear face covers unless they were from the same family unit/household while being pinned. Congratulations to all Petty Officers who were frocked:... HM3 ALTMAN, ERIC HM3 BLANKENSHIP, BRITTANY HM3 BORJA, TAVONROBERT HM3 BRANSONWHITE, JESSICA CS2 BUCK, SHAQUILLE HM3 CASH, STERLING CS3 CHAVEZ, MERCEDES HM3 CORREIA, JACKSON HM2 DAILEY, BLAKE AM2 DEWYEA, CATHERINE HM3 ELLIOTT, JOEL IT3 ERGUIZA, ISAIAH HM2 FARAJI, HAMASEH HM1 FONTAINE, PATRICK HM3 GARCIA, ALEXANDRA HM3 GARCIA, DANIELLE HM2 HUDSON, JOSHUA CS2 INGRESO, PHILIP CS2 JOSEPH, ANGELISHA HM3 LAMAR, SAMANTHA HM1 LANE, MARQUIS HM2 LARMER, MATHEW HM3 LOPEZ, JUAN RS2 MASTERS, SHAELYNN HM2 MCDAVID, WILLIAM HM1 MORRIS, JACQUELINE CS1 MURRAY, MARCOLM HM2 NORTROM, RILEY CS2 PEELE, DORIENRAY YN3 PELEGRIN, PAYTON HM3 PIZANO, BROCK HM2 RAMIREZ, LUIS HM3 SABLAN,HEIDY HM3 SECK GREGORY, THOMAS JR HM3 SLAUGHTER, LYDIA HM2 SOLDO, ADAM HM3 TAKAMORI, BRENDAN HM3 VASQUEZ, BROOKE HM3 WALSH, MICHAEL HM3 WELCH, RAYMOND HM3 WILSON, KELCIE

Update (12/28/2020, 12:20 p.m.): Due to severe weather last night, our COVID/Flu tent screening area as been temporaily relocated. All patients with COVID symptoms will be seen at the drive through area across the street from the COVID/Flu tent. We will have staff available to help answer any questions. We will continue to keep you update.

Santa’s up the chimney and back on patrol. We know it’s extra tempting to party and drink in excess during the holiday season, but please remember to get a ride share app, walk, or stay sober. Protect what you’ve earned and stay on Santa’s sunny side!

ATTENTION (12/28/2020, 4:29 a.m.): Due to severe weather last night, all patients needing to be seen for COVID symptoms will be seen in the drive through area across the street from the COVID tent. We will have staff available to help answer any questions.

Preparedness Tip # 25 Practice. Conduct fire drills and practice evacuating your home twice a year. Drive your planned evacuation route and plot alternate routes on a map in case main roads are blocked or gridlocked. Practice earthquake and tornado drills at home, school and work. Commit a weekend to update telephone numbers, emergency supplies and review your plan with everyon #NHCPPrepared #NHCPEmergencyManagement... #ReadyNHCP See more

Due to high winds, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton‘s outdoor Pharmacy Tent will be closed. We are still welcoming patients who are picking up medication inside the pharmacy. To assist with social distancing we highly encourage all patients to call ahead and start their prescriptions prior to arriving by calling 1- 866-286-8249 and select the location you desire to pick up your medications from and then press 3 to speak to a pharmacy representative. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We will keep you updated on when we will reopen the tent.

Our flu shots are IN! We will be hosting a DRIVE THRU flu shot clinic ALL week! 10/26-10/30 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. NORTH Parking Lot... All eligible beneficiaries must present their ID Card. Anyone 6 months and older. No appointment needed. No pets allowed in car. Face coverings are required for all over the age of 2 years old. If you are already sick please go to the COVID/ Flu Tent on the south side of NHCP. If you have any questions, please call (760) 725-4357 If you can't make it, you can always visit a network pharmacy for the flu shot at no cost! To find a participating network pharmacy: http://www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE/pharmacy/ If you choose a network pharmacy, please bring documentation of proof of vaccination back to your PCM.

Friendly reminder, all patients will be directed to park in the south side of NHCP Saturday, October 24th due to beautification taking place in the north side of the hospital. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Launching MHS Genesis Live on October 31st! Please bear with us as we transition to our new electronic medical record platform. We are growing and learning right along with you all and anticipate a few bumps and bruises along the way. Please be patient as we move forward with this new technology, we are trying to be the best for you!

Great news NHCP family: our flu shots will be here on the 26th of October! To help you and your family get their seasonal flu shot, while simultaneously keeping you safe and healthy, we will be hosting a DRIVE THRU flu shot clinic this year! 10/26-10/30 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. NORTH Parking Lot... All eligible beneficiaries must present their ID Card. Anyone 6 months and older. No appointment needed. No pets allowed in car. Face coverings are required for all over the age of 2 years old. If you are already sick please go to the COVID/ Flu Tent on the south side of NHCP. If you have any questions, please call (760) 725-4357 If you can't make it, you can always visit a network pharmacy for the flu shot at no cost! To find a participating network pharmacy: http://www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE/pharmacy/ If you choose a network pharmacy, please bring documentation of proof of vaccination back to your PCM.

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton will be doing beautifications to the North side of the hospital on Saturday October 24th. During this time we ask all patients, including Pharmacy patients, to park on the Southside of NHCP near the ER entrance and enter through the south entrance. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we continue to make NHCP a beautiful facility in which we can serve you!

It is still Women's Health month here at NHCP and we want to be sure you (and any lady you love) are in the know! There are a few check-ups women should have regularly: Mammograms, Cervical Cancer screenings, Colonoscopies- just to name a few. Take a look at this guide to learn more about what appointments you should be making and when. #WomensHealthMonth

10 MORE DAYS until #TheGENESISofGENESIS! We are so excited to be launching our new electronic health records system. Thank you for your patience as we learn, providing you and your family with quality healthcare is our goal!

The heat is on! Are you feeling up to the challenge? Grab 2-3 buddies and register with Chris at (760)719-4137 today. All you need to do is calculate today miles you ran as group or biked as a group for the month of November. Winners will be featured in our next NHCP Monthly Magazine!

NHCP understand waiting in the pharmacy can sometimes be frustrating. We continue to find new ways to help improve your pharmacy experience. In the image we have provided a few options to help improve your experience here at our pharmacy.

Don't forget about our Mammography event tomorrow (Saturday 10/17)! Give us a call at (760) 725-4357, option #3 to schedule!