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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.

In late 2025, Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point received national recognition for its dedication to patient care and safety. The Leapfrog Group recognized Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point on Monday, December 15, 2025 as a recipient of a Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Award, marking the first time a military clinic earned the honor.

Jan. 26, 2026

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Recognized with Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Award

MCAS Cherry Point — In late 2025, Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point received national recognition for its dedication to patient care and safety.

Patients receiving care at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point can now request a chaperone for any physical exam, medical visit or dental procedure in accordance with a recently published Defense Health Agency policy.

Jan. 20, 2026

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Institutes Chaperone Policy

MCAS Cherry Point — Patients receiving care at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point can now request a chaperone for any physical exam, medical visit or dental procedure in accordance with a recently published Defense Health Agency policy.

Staff serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Kate Helmke during a ceremony held Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Helmke served aboard the clinic from February 2024 to January 2026, providing care for nearly 3,300 patients and leading two Command Training Days while assigned to the Patient Centered Medical Home and Staff Training and Education departments.

Jan. 5, 2026

Fair Winds and Following Seas to HM3 Helmke

MCAS Cherry Point — Staff serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Kate Helmke during a ceremony held Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

The staff of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gathered Monday, November 24 to celebrate the promotion of one Corpsman and honor the excellence in patient care of two others. Hospital Corpsman Third Class An Tran, right, promoted to the rank. Tran serves in the clinic’s Preventive Medicine Department. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Jalen Holmes, center, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his service in the clinic’s Patient Centered Medical Home from November 2023 to December 2025. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Anthony Soloriosolorio, left, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Acheivement Medal for his service in the clinic’s Patient Centered Medical Home from October 2023 to November 2025. Soloriosolorio was also awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for contributing 223 volunteer hours to various organizations like the Armed Services Blood Program, Seashore Soccer League and MCAS Cherry Point Food Drive.

Nov. 24, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Promotion, Awards

MCAS Cherry Point — The staff of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gathered Monday, November 24 to celebrate the promotion of one Corpsman and honor the excellence in patient care of two others.

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Dru Calloway, a native of Fallbrook, California, serves as the Leading Petty Officer for the laboratory aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Calloway and his team support the medical readiness of the base by drawing and receiving samples from patients, providing the test results to patients and their medical providers so they can make informed decisions about medical care.

Nov. 13, 2025

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Hospital Corpsman Second Class Dru Calloway

MCAS Cherry Point — Safety, accuracy and precision define the day for Hospital Corpsman Second Class Dru Calloway as he leads a team contributing to the medical readiness of MCAS Cherry Point service members and the wellness of their family members.

Sailors and civilians serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point recently proved exceptional attention to detail and skill by passing a vigorous inspection administered by the College of American Pathologists with a 99% pass rate.

Nov. 13, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Lab Staff Pass Vigorous Inspection

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and civilians serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point recently proved exceptional attention to detail and skill by passing a vigorous inspection with a 99% pass rate.

Commander Stacy Swindells deployed with the USNS Comfort on Continuing Promise 2025 and served as the ship’s Senior Nurse of the Day. She managed the workflow of patients coming onto the ship for surgery and other medical procedures. One of her most memorable moments during the deployment was coloring with children in Panama as they waited to see a medical provider. Upon her return to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, Swindells serves as the facility’s Director for Healthcare Business. In this role, she leads a team that aids patients with their referrals and insurance needs while also providing clinic leadership insights into patient care and enrollment trends.

Nov. 13, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Sailor Reflects on USNS Comfort Deployment

MCAS Cherry Point — One of Commander Stacy Swindells’ most cherished memories of Summer 2025 is coloring with children in Panama.

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated the Sailors and civilians serving in the facility’s Pharmacy during the month of October, 2025. October is known as “American Pharmacists Month,” with October 19 to October 25 as “National Pharmacy Week” and October 21 as “National Pharmacy Technician Day.” The clinic’s Pharmacy team ensures the wellness and safety of patients each day through the issuance of medication and instruction of its use while ensuring service members have the prescriptions needed to maintain their medical readiness.

Nov. 13, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Pharmacy Staff

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated the Sailors and civilians serving in the facility’s Pharmacy during the month of October, 2025.

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