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The "Blessing of the Hands" ceremony is a tradition that honors the compassion and dedication of healthcare professionals during National Nurses Week.

May 6, 2026

NMRTC Cherry Point Celebrates Nurses, Blessing of the Hands

MCAS Cherry Point — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point celebrated the dedication and spirit of nursing Wednesday May 6, 2026 with a “Blessing of the Hands” ceremony.

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Emmanuella Gbogbo of the Radiology Department was named Sailor of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2026 at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

April 30, 2026

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates, Honors Sailor Excellence

MCAS Cherry Point — Three sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point were recently selected as Sailors of the Quarter.

Staff serving aboard Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point observed Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month during April, 2026 through command-wide education, participation in “Demin Day” and an interactive display in the facility’s main lobby.

April 29, 2026

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point “Takes a Stand” during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2026

MCAS Cherry Point — Staff serving aboard Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point observed Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month throughout April, 2026 with a series of events, education and an interactive display. This year’s theme, “STEP FORWARD: Prevent. Report. Advocate,” served as a call-to-action for staff members at the facility to reinforce that a command climate of respect and dignity is critical to mission readiness.

Jennifer Prutch, a certified hand therapist, provides critical care to Marines and Sailors aboard MCAS Cherry Point. She helps restore function and prevent future injuries for the service member’s most mission-essential assets: their hands.

April 23, 2026

I Keep the Warfighter’s Hands in the Fight: Jennifer Prutch

MCAS Cherry Point — An Occupational Therapist serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point keeps Marines and Sailors mission ready by providing care for their most mission essential assets: their hands.

The Patient Centered Medical Home at Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Cherry Point cares for spouses and children of Sailors and Marines stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, helping service members remain focused on training and preparing for deployment.

April 9, 2026

We Keep the Warfighter’s Family in the Fight: Cherry Point Patient Centered Medical Home

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor or Marine serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point can only be as ready for deployment as their family. One medical team aboard the installation ensures the family is as ready for the fight as their warfighter is.

Hospital Corpsman First Class Matthew Brown, a Physical Therapy Technician at NMRTC Cherry Point, performs myofascial decompression on a patient. The technique, commonly known as “cupping,” is one of many used by Physical Therapy staff to treat common musculoskeletal injuries, reduce pain and ensure Sailors and Marines can return to their duties fully ready.

March 27, 2026

We Return the Warfighter to the Fight: Cherry Point Physical Therapy Department Restores Readiness

MCAS Cherry Point — At Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, a specialized team of Sailors and civilians has one of the most critical missions: helping injured Sailors and Marines return to duty.

*Training* Hospital Corpsman Third Class Tamiyah Williams places a mask upon a simulated patient to assist their breathing while conducting a testing portion of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic training hosted by the MCAS Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services Department on March 11, 2026. Williams and other Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point participated in the training to enhance their skills and knowledge in providing emergency medical care in various scenarios.

March 13, 2026

Training to Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: NMRTC Cherry Point Corpsmen Conduct EMT-Basic Course

MCAS Cherry Point — Corpsmen serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point partnered with the base’s Fire and Emergency Services Department to complete an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic course in March, 2026.

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Jazmin Yaudes, center, performs an exam on “Rooster” during a training session at the MCAS Cherry Point Veterinarian Clinic, Feb. 26, 2026. Yaudes and her fellow Corpsmen partnered with Army veterinarians to learn Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care for Military Working Dogs.

March 5, 2026

We Keep the Four-Pawed Warfighter in the Fight: Cherry Point Sailors Train with Army Veterinary Specialists

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point received training from Army veterinary specialists to administer first aid to four-pawed warfighters in late February, 2026.

Hospitalman Emily Williams serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point in the Radiology Department. Williams, a native of Jacksonville, North Carolina, felt the Navy’s call for her to serve and become a part of something greater than herself.

Feb. 11, 2026

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Hospitalman Emily Williams

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor serving aboard Naval Health Cherry Point feels that the Navy has called her to serve and become a part of something greater than herself.

Medical records are an essential part of your healthcare to ensure everything that happens when you receive care, whether during a routine outpatient visit or a hospital stay, is documented accurately. Understanding what medical records are, what they include, and how you can access and manage them is key to taking control of your health.

Feb. 5, 2026

Understanding Medical Records: A Guide for Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Patients

MCAS Cherry Point — Medical records are an essential part of your healthcare to ensure everything that happens when you receive care, whether during a routine outpatient visit or a hospital stay, is documented accurately. Understanding what medical records are, what they include, and how you can access and manage them is key to taking control of your health.

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