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Representatives of Navy Medicine’s five distinct corps gathered at Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) to officially celebrate the newest corps April 30, 2018, with the first anniversary of the Navy Medicine Civilian Corps.
Vice Admiral C. Forrest Faison III, Navy Surgeon General and Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, authorized the establishment of the Navy Medicine Civilian Corps as part of Navy Medicine’s Corps Chiefs Office on April 30, 2017.
“I’m honored to be acting commanding officer and standing here for this special event. The professionalism, the experience, and the dedication our civilian staff bring is why we could not do what we do without you. When I first came here back in 2004, and this is my third time, the civilians were so welcoming and really exuded pride and ownership. As military transfer in and out of the command, our civil service team members offer continuity and the corporate knowledge that enables continued performance improvement and recognized excellence throughout the enterprise. They are truly the glue of our organization that ensures continuity of care and mission accomplishment,” said Capt. Kim Zuzelski, Naval Hospital Bremerton Executive Officer.
Approximately one-third of NHB’s staff are comprised of a civil service work force of over 430 personnel, many of whom have also served their country on active duty.
NHB Senior Civilian of the Year Dr. Julianne Gordon, Physical Therapy assistant department head, shared well-wishes from Navy Medicine’s top leadership, “The Civilian Corps has continued its mission in the advancement of the Navy Medicine civilian workforce by providing critical technical expertise, continuity of knowledge, experience and diversity of perspective. The Navy Medicine Civilian Corps supports career and leadership development and advocates on behalf of Navy Medicine civilians. It is my privilege and honor to wish the more than 11,500 Navy Medicine Civilian Corps personnel a happy birthday on behalf of the entire Navy Medicine family! I am honored to serve with you,” wrote Faison in an all hands message.
NHB Civilian of the Year Mr. Timothy Ballard, of Resource Management department, shared the congratulatory note to all Navy Medicine Civilian Corps from Navy Medicine Civilian Corps Director Dr. Andrew Jones, “It is my absolute pleasure to send my best wishes to each of you as we celebrate the first anniversary of the Navy Medicine Civilian Corps. With more than 11,500 civilian personnel serving in all aspects of Navy Medicine, I want you to know that the word you do each and every day is making a difference in the lives of those we serve. I expend to every member of the Civilian Corps my personal thanks for your positive impact in accomplishing the Navy Medicine mission. Our professional cadre of civilians continue to set an exceptionally high standard of versatility, dedication and readiness, doing so with proficiency, compassion and leadership. As new missions and opportunities arise for the Navy, I am confident that the Civilian Corps will successfully meet every challenge.
I thank you for your tireless and selfless service. Happy first anniversary! I am proud to be a member of this tremendous team of truly superb professionals,” wrote Jones.
Traditional cake-cutting duties fell to Mr. Patrick Flaherty, NHB Command Information Officer as the NHB civil service employee with the longest tenure – 32 years, with 21 of those at NHB – and to Ms. Cresselle Griffith, Branch Health Clinic Bangor health record technician, with the shortest amount of time in service – 16 days - and counting.
“I actually had no idea that I was going to be called on and somehow be taking an active part,” said Flaherty. “But always glad to support. It’s what we do.”
The newest Navy Medicine corps joins the Navy Medical Corps, with approximately 4,000 active duty and reserve physicians, established March 3, 1871, who practice and are trained physicians and surgeons handling patient care delivery in 24 specialties with more than 200 sub-specialties such as family medicine, pediatrics and orthopedics.
The Navy Nurse Corps, established May 13, 1908, has 4,200 active duty and reserve nurses delivering care as providers, instructors, recruiters, quality management managers, researchers and in administrations roles with 17 specialties such as emergency room trauma, nurse midwife and critical care.
The Navy Dental Corps has 1,400 active duty and reserve dentists are trained – from 15 specialties including periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and forensic odontology - to support Navy and Marine Corps needs in all contingencies from being established August 22, 1812.
The Navy’s most diverse corps is the Medical Service Corps (MSC), established August 4, 1947 features 31 specialties from health care administrators, clinicians and scientists fields, with 3,100 active duty and reserve MSC officers.
The Navy Hospital Corps, the largest and most decorated rating in the U.S. Navy, has approximately 29,000 active duty and reserve corpsman, with 39 specialties such as surgical technician, preventive medicine, and biomedical equipment technician.
Navy Medicine Civilian Corps, established on April 30, 2017, is now officially one year old, with many more anniversaries to follow.
| Date Taken: | 04.30.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 05.01.2018 17:15 |
| Story ID: | 275276 |
| Location: | BREMERTON , WA, US |
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