Branch Health Clinic Dahlgren

CDR Jennifer L. Williams, NC, USN
Officer in Charge

Commander Jennifer L. Williams, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and a proud graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High school, enlisted in the United States Navy in 1996.  She completed Hospital Corpsman A school in 1997 and completed tours at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California, and Naval Hospital Guam. She was selected for the Seaman to Admiral -21 (STA-21) program in 2002 and is one of the first ten Nurse Corps STA-21 selectees.  CDR Williams graduated from Hampton University in 2005, with a degree in nursing, Suma Cum Laude.
 
She started her nursing career at the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda (NNMC) serving in both the Hematology- Oncology and Post-Anesthesia care departments. She is recognized as one of the most junior Department Heads of the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit from 2007-2010 and was selected for Duty-Under -Instruction (DUINS) during this tour. She attended the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in 2010 and earned a Master of Science Degree in Nursing, specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in 2012.
 
CDR Williams completed her first FNP tour at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton Connecticut. She deployed with the USNS Comfort for the Continuing Promise 2015 (CP-15) medical mission. CDR Williams served on the advisory board for the integration of female sailors on Virginia Class Submarines in 2014 and has 125 hours documented submarine time underway. In 2016 she transferred to Naval Air Station Patuxent River Branch Medical Clinic where she served as the Command Managed Equal Opportunity Officer.
 
In July 2019, she reported to Naval Medical Readiness Training Command Portsmouth, and served as the Command Pain Management Champion, Department Head of Primary Care, NMRTC Norfolk VA, and command Diversity Chair. CDR Williams deployed to Bahrain in 2022 in support of Operation Refugee Allies, as well deploying to a COVID-19 hospital in Maryland as the only Family Nurse Practitioner performing as a hospitalist.
CDR Williams was recently stationed at NMRTC Quantico, Virginia in 2022 and served as the Director of Clinical Support Services. She completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice during this tour at Thomas Edison State University October 2022. 
 
CDR Williams personal decorations include Navy and Marine Corps Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3-awards), Navy Achievement Medal (3- awards), Navy Good Conduct (3-awards), Humanitarian Service Medal (2-awards), and various other unit and campaign wards. 
 
 

Serving TRICARE Prime Enrollees & Eligible Beneficiaries with

• Primary Care
  -Well Baby Checks
  -Physical Exams
  -School & Sport Physicals
  -Ongoing Health Maintenance • Military Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Dental Care
• Laboratory
• Health Promotion
• Occupational Health

Dental Care for Active Duty:

• General Dentistry
• Minor Oral Surgery
• Prophylaxis, Dental Hygiene
• Endodontics (root canals)
• Prosthetics (limited)

Gynecology

• Routine Gynecological Exams, Tests & Treatments
• Birth Control
• Obstetrical & Specialized Gynecology is referred to another facility in the area

Serving all Employees with Occupational Medicine

• Medical Surveillance
• Certification Exams
• Treatment, referral, and case management of acute & chronic occupational injuries & illnesses
• Occupational Audiology Services in support of the hearing conservation program
• Preventive Services such as immunizations to prevent disease due to occupational exposure
• Health Promotion

Health Promotion

• Tobacco Cessation
• Healthy Eating
• Diabetes Monitoring
• Cholesterol Monitoring
• Women's Health

Definitions

Medical Surveillance - Based on the Occupational Safety & Health Act, this program ensures healthful working conditions by administering test to assess the possible health effects of the hazards that you face on your job. OSHA-mandated medical tests are conducted as well as tests for toxic chemical exposure.
Certification exams - Pre-placement exams to determine if you are fit for duty or medically qualified for your job.