He also served as the Executive Officer for Naval Health Clinic Hawaii before taking command of Field Medical Training Battalion-West, Camp Pendleton, CA in 2013. [4][3][5][6], For the remainder of the Pacific War, medical care to the 100,000 military personnel on Guam was provided by fleet hospitals made largely of Quonset huts. Falls Church, VA 22042-5101, An official website of the United States government, Don't forget to keep your family's information up-to-date in. An official website of the United States government, All Hands Magazine is produced by the Defense Media Activity for U.S. Navy Office of Information, Guam High School Donates IT Equipment to George Washington High School, New Year, New Me: Charles King Fitness Center Offers an Array of Options to Meet Fitness Goals, New Year, New Me: NBG Chaplains Seek to Break Mental Health Stigmas Year Round, Regional Assessment to be Conducted on U.S. The island is about 36 miles long, 6-12 miles wide and in many ways Guam is an all American community. The visit, coordinated between U.S. A C D E F G H I L M O P R T U Don't forget to keep your family's information up-to-date in DEERS. Spanish Ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano Arrives at Naval Base Guam. It became the only U.S. As an island partner, Naval Hospital Guam supports the local community in many ways. Michael Luckett along with Boatswain's Mate Seaman Bryant Buncio, the youngest Sailor in attendance, participated in the Navy Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony at the NBG Headquarters in Santa Rita Oct. 13. Guam is a territory of the United States and its residents are US citizens. Meanwhile, Fleet Hospital 103 in Oka, Tamuning, was given responsibility for treating the local population. NAVAL BASE GUAM (Feb. 27, 2023) Staff and Certified Personal Trainers (CPTs) at the Charles King Fitness Center (CKFC) onboard U.S. The extra space and additional staff of 77 Air Force personnel will allow for expanded capacity for U.S. [4][3], Naval medical personnel staffed both the Schroeder Hospital and the Susana Hospital, a part of the Schroeder Hospital that treated women and children from 1905. Scott's leadership at the hospital resulted . Naval Base Guam (NBG) Executive Officer Cmdr. Since 1899, U.S. Maria Young: 671-344-9234 Executive Officer: Capt. Transfer Your Medical and Dental Records, Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, Navy Medicine Operational Training Command, med.navy.afpims.mil/Nurse-Corps/#skip-target, usn.ncr.bumedfchva.mbx.bumed-general-inquiries@health.mil, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when more expertise was needed, Naval Medical Center San Diego stepped in to provide tele-critical care assistance from across the ocean more than 6,000 miles away., Bilon competed against one other Sailor and will represent Joint Region He earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from. He assumed command of Naval Readiness and Training Command Guam and Director of Naval Hospital Guam in June 2022. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Naval Base Guam (NBG) were frocked to the next pay grade during a ceremony at the NBG Theater Dec. 1. TRICARE is a registered trademark of the Department of Defense (DoD),DHA. NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 16, 2022) - Personnel from U.S. Share PRINT RSS Contact NSA . Key West is one of five submarines assigned to Commander . Comlish thanked the men and women of USNH Guam. Guam Sailors Help Beautify Sister Village. Between August 1899 and July 1900, the Naval hospital treated 1,141 civilian patients, out of a civilian population of 9,630. A PDF reader is required for viewing. U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Commanding Officer Capt. He completed a General Surgery internship at Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, California in 2001 and a residency in Anesthesiology at the National Capital Consortium in Washington, DC in 2007. Ronald Reagan is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. Suite 5101 Young joined the Navy in 1989 and served until 1991. Firefighters and Sailors Exercise Firefighting Capabilities. Please read our Privacy Policy. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Security Officer, Lt. Eliot Fiaschi during a tour of the NBG Emergency Operations Center/Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC), Feb. 1. NAVAL BASE GUAM (May 26, 2022) - The hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) Naval Base Guam (NBG) Feb. 26. NAVAL BASE GUAM (Oct. 3, 2022) - Robert "Top" Ellsworth, U.S. 7700 Arlington Boulevard United States Naval Hospital Guam is a U.S. Navy medical facility on the U.S. territory of Guam. Holiday mail is typically received as early as October and as late as January, with more than 2,000 pieces of mail received and sorted through daily. The hospital traces its history to the year after the U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM (July 20, 2022) - A memorial mass and wreath laying was held at the Sumai Cemetery on U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Feb. 6-10. Naval Cemetery in Hagta, Dec. 15. Cornwell, the son of Dan and Opal Cornwell, and a native of Martinsville, Illinois, enlisted in the United States Navy in 1975 and commissioned Commander. An earthquake in December 1909 destroyed the Susana Hospital and the Federal government appropriated money for a replacement hospital, with the provision that it must be named U.S. Gen. Gentry Boswell, USAF, Command Master Chief: CMDCM Brian Ortega, USN, Command Sponsor Coordinator: 671-349-6344. Maria Young: 671-344-9234, Executive Officer: Capt. Dozens of marching units and floats were part of the parade including U.S. Email: ffscguam@fe.navy.mil. Naval Hospital Guam commanding officer, Capt. William C. McCool Elementary/Middle School onboard NBG, July 19. Guam is a. He holds board certifications in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Addictionology. Local CHamoru staff continued to offer medical care during the Japanese occupation until the hospital was destroyed in the U.S. liberation. Bells Across America Remembers the Fallen. OSS ensures the medical needs of service members and families can be appropriately met while in Guam. I cannot express in words just how proud, humbled and privileged I am to have been a part of this amazing team, said Young. Maria A. Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. NBG CO Meets with DoDEA Pacific Leadership. NBG Sailors Volunteer at Local Community Garden. Check out our other Pacific community sites! Young, retires after serving 30 years of honorable service in the United States Navy on June 23, 2020. She served as a staff nurse on a surgical ward and multi-service unit and moved on to serve in multiple leadership roles. SANTA RITA, Guam (July 19, 2021) - Capt. Stripes Korea. Young led as a division officer, department head, risk manager, director, executive officer and finally as commanding officer. Captain, nurse corps officer On June 23, 2020, the new commander of U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) and met with NBG Naval Base Guam and its tenant commands. The number of daily patients being treated increased from about 100 to over 700 in 1968 and 1969. Commander. Steven Kewish: 671-344-9235 Command Master Chief: CMDCM Sergio Jardon. COMSUBPAC Download a PDF Readerorlearn more about PDFs. He went on to complete a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Stanford University Medical Center in 2010. 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SANTA RITA, Guam (Oct. 15, 2021) - Guam Area Ombudsmen were recognized and celebrated during an awards ceremony hosted by the U.S. [4][3], In August 1910, the land on which the Shroeder Hospital was located was ceded to the U.S. Federal government and a new Susana Hospital was built. July 11. SANTA RITA, Guam (Feb. 26, 2021) - The Spanish Navy training ship Juan Sebastian De Elcano arrived at Apra Harbor at U.S. Check out our other Pacific community sites! Josh Tenorio to the JRM headquarters in Asan Jan. 24. Orote Commissary Deli Serves Up Sandwiches for Sailors, NAVAL BASE GUAM (Jan. 3, 2022) - Staff from Orote Commissary Deli bakery prepare fresh sandwiches for service members and customers during the lunch rush Dec. 3, Guam Sailors and Families Participate in Wreaths Across America. Big Navy is home of Commander Submarine Squadron 15, Coast Guard Sector Guam, and Naval Special Warfare Unit Det Guam and supports 28 other tenant commands. NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 22, 2022) - U.S. After a brief stop in Canadian politics and the non-profit world, she's happy to be back at the news desk on Guam. Naval We succeed as a team.. During his tour he led the Defense in Support of Civilian Authority mission in Jacksonville to provide the local population with COVID vaccinations in concert with the State of Florida and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In a virtual socially-distanced ceremony, Captain Maria Young turned over her commanding officer post after two years at the helm. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Port Operations Officer Cmdr. NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 18, 2022) - Personnel from U.S. Naval Hospital Guam commanding officer, Capt. The first Navy nurses arrived in 1910 as well, starting a formal nursing school. A PDF reader is required for viewing. She led the team with a focus on readiness for active duty, safe high quality care and doing what is right. The staff from the mainland U.S. were sent to the prisoner of war camp in Zentsji, Japan, in January 1942. WELCOME TO GUAM! Commanding Officer Capt. NAVAL BASE GUAM (May 3, 2022) - Commander, Joint Region Marianas (CJRM) She is excited to be reporting on Guam's current affairs, legislature and other topical issues. From June 2020 to May 2022, Barrows served as the Executive Officer of Naval Hospital Jacksonville and Navy Medicine Readiness & Training Command Jacksonville. SANTA RITA, Guam (Oct. 13, 2021) - U.S. Steven Kewish: 671-344-9235, Command Master Chief:CMDCM Sergio Jardon 671-344-9703, Dental Appointment Line: 671-344-9269/9707, Command Master Chief: CMDCM Kenyatter Ballard, Visitor Control Center: 671-339-1280 / 1380, Personnel Support Detachment: 671-339-8026, Commanding Officer: Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, USN, Deputy Commander: Brig. Jeffrey Grimes as Commanding Officer of U.S. Naval Base Guam's (NBG) Navy Security Forces (NSF) participated in a weapons qualification of the newer Sig Sauer M18 pistol at the NBG Firing Range in Santa Rita, Sept. 10. Neil Steinhagen, CSS-15 Command Master Chief: CMDCM Eric Baker, Ombudsman Email: css15ombudsman@gmail.com, Command-approved social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/SubmarineSquadron15/, Ombudsman Email: assemblychairnbg@gmail.com, Ombudsman Email: ombudsmanusskeywest@gmail.com, FRG Closed Group: www.facebook.com/groups/492368467466484/, Command Website(s): www.csp.navy.mil/emorysland, FRG Closed Group: www.facebook.com/groups/eslombudsman/, Ombudsman Email: ussfrankcableomb@gmail.com, Ombudsman Phone: 671-988-1261 /671-988-9015, Command Website(s): www.csp.navy.mil/frankcable, FRG Closed Group: www.facebook.com/groups/USSFrankCableFRG/(can be added to group before checking into the Command). Guam Memorial Hospital was opened on the site of Fleet Hospital 103 in 1954. US Naval Hospital Guam held a change of command ceremony at the main hospital in Agana Heights, Guam on June 30. The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the DHA of non-U.S. Government sites or the information, products, or services contained therein. Leadership at US Naval Hospital Guam (USNH Guam) changed hands June 30, when Capt. At Dartmouths Tuck School of Business he received his Master of Health Care Delivery Science in 2020. Under Youngs leadership, U.S. Naval Base Guam are ready to help those who are interested in jumpstarting or improving their physical health and overall fitness. A team from Joint Region Marianas will review all aspects of the installation's emergency services. Get your digital copy of this weeks Stripes Guam. To handle the influx, the Navy renovated the former Asan Point Civil Service Community to handle 1,200 patients. NAVAL BASE GUAM (May 13, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 3rd Class (MA3) Peter Isassi assigned to U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM (Sept. 12, 2022) - First Responders from Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Fire and Emergency Services along with Commander, Joint Region Marianas Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, and U.S. Overseas Screening (OSS) Due to Guam's location, some medical specialties are not available. We rolled into the biggest lift of our lives, COVID-19 and the USS Teddy Roosevelt pulling in with 4,745 sailors. Designed and maintained by the Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Parent Command VA Vet Center Naval Hospital Jacksonville wants everyone to protect their sight during the Aug. 21 total eclipse of the sun., . [2] Naval Base Guam (NBG) July 19. POLARIS POINT, Guam (July 6, 2022) - U.S. The primary objective of Naval Hospital Guam's Credential Staff, and of the Credentialing and Privileging process, is to protect you, the provider, our patients and our facility. William C. McCool Elementary/Middle School Aug. 22. Naval Hospital Guam is located in a tropical paradise, 2 hours west of the International Date Line, 15 hours ahead of the East Coast, 18 hours ahead of the West Coast, and 20 hours ahead of Hawaii. U.S. The exercise was one of several assessments that took place as part of Exercise Citadel Pacific 2022 (CP22). Other assignments included Chief, Nursing Officer, U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) July 20 as part of the island's Liberation Day festivities. Naval Hospital Guam during a change of command ceremony on June 23, 2020. NAVAL BASE GUAM (May 26, 2022) - The hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrived at U.S. Recognizing the need for more medical personnel, the Navy began training local people, graduating the first Western-trained midwives in 1901. It provides a broad range of medical services to active-duty U.S. military personnel under Joint Region Marianas. Our Command Customer Service Goals. From one female leader to another, Young passed the torch to Captain Thecly H. Scott who will assume command duties immediately. Young expressed that although she was a leader, she enjoyed working as a team and watching others lead. [9], In 1965, USNH Guam received its first American casualties from the Vietnam War. 1 Boone Rd It provides a broad range of medical services to active-duty U.S. military personnel under Joint Region Marianas. Recently, the Naval Hospital received top honors in the 2008 Navy Environmental Stewardship Flagship Award for large, shore-based commands. Bremerton, WA 98312 Day and Luckett discussed the ongoing and future military operations at NBG. Such hyperlinks are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this website. Michael Luckett relieved Capt. He received a direct commission as a Navy ensign in 1997. The sole medical providers on the island at this time were suruhnus and suruhnas, traditional CHamoru healers. RASS is part of Commander Naval Installation Command's (CNIC) Navy security force shore assessment and certification cycle. Naval Base Guam (NBG) while en route for Pacific Partnership The mission of Joint Region Marianas is to provide executive level installation management support to all Department of Defense components and tenants through assigned regional installations on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in support of training in the Marianas; to act as the interface between the Navy and the civilian community; to ensure compliance with all environmental laws and regulations, safety procedures, and equal opportunity policy; and perform other functions and tasks as may be assigned. 50 Farenholt Ave This is a Department of Defense (DoD) Internet computer system. For over 100 years Navy Medicine and the island of Guam have shared a special bond of caring, teaching, and healing. NBG Tests Force Protection Capabilities During Citadel Pacific 2022. Sign up to receive TRICARE updates and news releases via email. From 1899 when Surgeon Philip Leach first sought an appropriate site for a Naval Hospital and dispensary in Agana, to the current facility, and into the future with a new facility. The warehouses will be used to store medical equipment used at the EMEDS facility. Naval Hospital Guam, Thecly Scott, will take over. Captain Scott, the new commanding officer, served on Guam 21 years ago and says shes excited to get back to the island and the job. Naval Base Guam are ready to help those who are interested in jumpstarting or improving their physical health and overall fitness. Young, a native of Monroe New York, joined the Navy under the Bachelors Degree Completion Program in 1989 and began active naval service in 1991. During the . Guam, USA. Stripes Korea. AGANA HEIGHTS, Guam (June 23, 2020) - U.S. Naval Hospital, Guam. US Naval Hospital Guam has a new leader after a change in command ceremony on Nimitz Hill this morning. Naval Base Guams (NBG) Post Office and Consolidated Mail Facility (CMF) are working through the peak holiday season, as they receive and prepare packages for delivery to NBG customers. construction projects at Lima Wharf and the former Ship Repair Facility. Michael Luckett, commanding officer of U.S. NAVFAC Marianas is the Naval shore facilities, base operations support, and expeditionary engineering systems command that delivers life-cycle and acquisition solutions aligned to Fleet and Marine Corps Priorities for Joint Region Marianas, U.S. EFMP enrollment at U.S. USA. CSS-15 Squadron Duty Officer: 671-777-9061, CSS-15 Squadron Duty Driver: 671-777-9088, CSS-15 Deputy Commander: Cmdr. We are leaders in providing compassionate patient and family-centered care, uncompromising in our teamwork and commitment. Readiness, Access, Quality of Care, Communication. It was a particularly emotional ceremony as it also served as Captain Youngs retirement, not just from the hospital, but from the Navy after 31 years of service. The newly-awarded construction company will be responsible for the replacement of three playgrounds onboard the installation; one each in the North Tipalao, Harbor View, and Lockwood Terrace neighborhoods. Facebook:Stars and StripesPacific The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the DHA of non-U.S. Government sites or the information, products, or services contained therein. (U.S. Navy Photo by HM3 Richard Brown, U.S. During the memorial, former Sumai residents and their descendants, island leaders, and military officials paid respects to those buried at the cemetery and paid tribute to those who died and survived World War II. Naval Base Guam's (NBG) Navy Security Forces (NSF) simulated an active threat scenario on NBG Aug. 17. Naval Hospital, Guam website 1-671-344-9340 Emergency and Inpatient services Open 24 hours Daily Outpatient Clinic Services Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pharmacy, Radiology, and Laboratory Services Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. No Fear Act Data Jason Blickens was promoted to his current rank during a ceremony officiated by NBG Commanding Officer Capt. [3] As the Vietnam War drew to a close in 1973, the Annex was closed and Naval Base Guam returned to treating local military personnel, dependents, as well as acting as a Veterans Hospital and regional trauma center.[9]. Naval Hospital Guam, adding an additional 25 total beds that can be used for COVID-19 patients. Guam is truly where "America's Day Begins." Our command offers a full range of medical, surgical, and operational medicine services. Site Map, An official website of the United States government, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Rear Admiral Jeffrey T. Jablon, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, FORCM (SS) Jason S. Avin, Force Master Chief, www.facebook.com/groups/USSFrankCableFRG/, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil, Commanding Officer: Capt. Besides the main hospital, the hospital runs a medical clinic and a dental clinic on Naval Base Guam. NAVAL BASE GUAM (July 13, 2022) - Commander, 14th Coast Guard District Rear Freedom of Information Act Jeannie Comlish, Nurse Corps, as commander of USNH Guam during a ceremony at the hospital in Agana Heights, Guam. POLARIS POINT, Guam (Oct. 30, 2021) Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro greets Capt. SANTA RITA, Guam (Dec. 23, 2020) - Sailors assigned to U.S. The Naval Hospitals staff consists of 516 Active Duty and 201 civilians, contractors, reservists and volunteers who serve more than 26,000 beneficiaries. 2022. Staff members contribute thousands of community service hours on projects such as school clean-up, work with Guam Animals in Need and countless other organizations. Our Navy Medicine Team provides world class health services in support of our nations military missionanytime, anywhere. She worked at CTV News and CFRA in Canada for over 5-years, where she was a reporter, anchor and show host. And this team pulled together and developed innovative, out of the box plans.. Naval Base Guam Sailors and firefighters partnered with multiple tenant commands to assist with clean up efforts at Marcial Sablan Elementary School in Agat, Jan. 15. Volunteers from NBG Security, NBG Emergency Operations Center, Naval Hospital Guam, 30th Naval Construction Regiment, and USS Emory S. Land removed debris and weeds from gravesites throughout the cemetery. Naval Medical Research Command, Silver Spring, Maryland. Naval Hospital Guam underwent a successful Medical Inspector General and Joint Commission inspection. In 1940, Naval Base Guam's staff comprised nine doctors, one dentist, two pharmacists, five Navy nurses, 46 pharmacist's mates, seven hospital apprentices, and 14 CHamoru nurses. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Fleet and Family Support Center at the NBG Theater, on Oct. 15. The mission of Naval Base Guam is to support the US Pacific Fleet and other operating forces based at, serviced by or supplied through Guam; to support the fighters based here or attached to our tenant commands; and to support the families of Sailors stationed on Guam.