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NHCC holds Patient Safety Week
March 14, 2018 — Patient Safety Week takes place March 11-17, at NHCC. MORE

Seaman Crystal Johnson, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, signs the Patient Safety Pledge during a ceremony March 12, kicking off Patient Safety Week, which runs March 11-17, at NHCC.

Electronic Physical Health Assessment begins March 1 at Naval Health Clinic Charleston
March 7, 2018 — Beginning March 1, Naval Health Clinic Charleston changed over to the new Department of Defense-wide Electronic Periodic Health Assessment Process, which means all active duty service members who receive health care at NHCC must complete the following steps to fulfill their annual Periodic Health Assessment requirements. Step 1: Complete the PHA... MORE

NHCC highlights health hazards of tobacco products
February 28, 2018 — The Naval Health Clinic Charleston's Dental Clinic and Health and Wellness Program discussed the many health hazards associated with using tobacco products at the JB Charleston - Weapons Station during the Great American Spit Out, Feb. 22. MORE

Kia Reese, left, dental hygienist for Naval Health Clinic Charleston's Dental Clinic, and Theresa Wood, director for NHCC’s Health and Wellness Program, educate patrons of the Naval Weapons Station Mini-mart about the many health hazards associated with using tobacco products during the Great American Spit Out Feb. 22. Do you dip but want to quit? If you are interested in stopping the use of tobacco products, visit Naval Health Clinic Charleston's Health and Wellness Clinic or call 843-794-6910 to inquire about quitting. NHCC staff is standing by to help you quit and stay quit.

NHCC celebrates Heart Health Month by wearing red
February 14, 2018 — As part of February’s Heart Health Month, National Wear Red Day was observed on Feb 2. and Naval Health Clinic Charleston held its own campaign event to raise awareness of heart disease. NHCC staff members wore red attire or red ribbons, snacked on heart-healthy treats and listened to a presentation from a Navy physician describing symptoms of, and... MORE

Theresa Wood, director for Naval Health Clinic Charleston’s Health and Wellness Program, speaks about the loss of her mother, who died as a result of heart disease, during NHCC’s Heart Health Month observance Feb. 2, which was also National Wear Red Day, a campaign event to raise awareness about heart disease -- the No. 1 killer of women and men. Naval Health Clinic Charleston staff members wore red attire and ribbons and snacked on heart-healthy treats.

NHCC participates in FROT
December 13, 2017 — Seaman Devin Davis, right, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, gives NHCC’s Decontamination Team Chief a thumbs up, signifying that the mock patient has been decontaminated and can be moved to the treatment facility during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident Dec. 7 at NHCC. Davis and fellow... MORE

Seaman Devin Davis, right, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, gives NHCC’s Decontamination Team Chief a thumbs up, signifying that the mock patient has been decontaminated and can be moved to the treatment facility during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident Dec. 7 at NHCC. Davis and fellow NHCC Sailors participated in First Receiver Operations Training, during which, participants practiced dressing in their Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) suits, setting up a decontamination tent, and decontaminating and triaging patients. From left to right: Thomas Bocek, Master Instructor from DECON, LLC.; hospitalman corpsmen Petty Officer 3rd Class John Davenport, Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Cope, Seaman Dimosthenis Gerogiannis, Seaman Apprentice Rowdy Nelson, Seaman Tracy Lyscott and Davis.

Lowcountry regional director visits NHCC
December 13, 2017 — Navy Lt. Elizabeth Plowman, left, physical therapist and head of Naval Health Clinic Charleston's Physical Therapy Department, discusses the many physical therapy services available to service members and Veterans at the joint VA-DoD physical therapy clinic with Daniel Patrick Head, second from right, Lowcountry Regional Director for the Office of... MORE

Navy Lt. Elizabeth Plowman, left, physical therapist and head of Naval Health Clinic Charleston's Physical Therapy Department, discusses the many physical therapy services available to service members and Veterans at the joint VA-DoD physical therapy clinic with Daniel Patrick Head, second from right, Lowcountry Regional Director for the Office of Senator Lindsey Graham, as he toured the healthcare facility Dec. 5. During Head's visit to NHCC, he was briefed on NHCC's mission and priorities, its role in supporting the Navy and Joint Base Charleston and its impact on the local community and economy.

NHCC's Medical Service Corps 70th birthday celebration
August 15, 2017 — Naval Health Clinic Charleston Commanding Officer Capt. Dale Barrette, right, and Lt. j.g. Haley Bouchard, physician assistant, cut the cake during NHCC's celebration of the 70th birthday of the Medical Service Corps Aug. 4 at NHCC. After the outbreak of World War II, on Aug. 4, 1947, President Harry Truman signed the Army-Navy Medical Service... MORE

Naval Health Clinic Charleston Commanding Officer Capt. Dale Barrette, right, and Lt. j.g. Haley Bouchard, physician assistant, cut the cake during NHCC's celebration of the 70th birthday of the Medical Service Corps Aug. 4 at NHCC. After the outbreak of World War II, on Aug. 4, 1947, President Harry Truman signed the Army-Navy Medical Service Corps Act, establishing a permanent officer category to complement the existing medical department officer corps.

Navy’s first aviation optometrist assumes command of NHCC
July 19, 2017 — The Navy’s first aviation optometrist takes the helm of one of the leading health care facilities in the military. Navy Capt. Dale P. Barrette assumed command of Naval Health Clinic Charleston from Capt. Elizabeth Maley during a change of command ceremony July 7 at NHCC, located on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Rear Adm. Anne Swap,... MORE

U.S. Navy Capt. Dale Barrette, right, assumes command of Naval Health Clinic Charleston from Capt. Elizabeth Maley, center, during a change of command ceremony July 7, 2017 at NHCC on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Rear Adm. Anne Swap, left, Navy Medicine East commander and Navy Medical Service Corps director, presided over the ceremony. Barrette joins NHCC from Naval Hospital Sigonella, Italy, where he served as the command’s executive officer since July 2015.

Medical Expo shares resources, saves lives
May 22, 2017 — The 628th Medical Group hosted the annual Lowcountry Skills Expo to enhance readiness verification skills for medics here and in the community, May 17.Nearly 300 people from eight agencies trained on nine medical competencies including sutures, mass blood transfusions, IVs and litter carrying techniques.“We’re coming together to see how we can... MORE

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Marvina Bealor, Naval Health Clinic Charleston hospital corpsman, performs triage during the second annual Lowcountry Medical Skills Expo here, May 17, 2017. Nearly 300 people from eight agencies trained on nine medical competencies including sutures, mass blood transfusions, IVs and litter carrying techniques during the expo.

NHCC dietician encourages eating right
April 20, 2017 — Sweet tea is a staple of the Lowcountry but did you know a 16 oz. bottle of a popular, name-brand, sweet tea contains about 48 grams, or 12 teaspoons, of sugar? The American Heart Association recommends that men eat less than nine teaspoons of sugar in an entire day, and women, less than six teaspoons. Living in a region famous for sugar laden and... MORE

Kay Lehman, Naval Health Clinic Charleston's new dietitian, teaches weight loss tips during a Lunch-and-Learn nutrition class at NHCC. Lehman provides dietary counseling, educates NHCC staff and patients on current nutrition topics and provides health and wellness education to Joint Base Charleston community members. She is now offering NHCC patients one-on-one dietary consults, as well as, group classes. To schedule a consultation or to attend a class, call NHCC's Health and Wellness Department at 843-794-6910.