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Feb. 7, 2023

Need birth control? Walk-in services available at Naval Health Clinic Pax River

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — With the Department of Defense putting a renewed focus on women’s health, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River is reminding beneficiaries of the services available to them here on base. The clinic offers well-woman exams, gynecological exams and pap smears. It recently began a Walk-in Contraceptive Clinic every Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. It’s a one-stop-shop for contraceptive needs, including birth control pills, implants, intrauterine devices (IUDs) and barrier methods. No appointment is required.

Feb. 6, 2023

New electronic health record coming to Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River

NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — MHS GENESIS, the new electronic health record for the Military Health System, is coming to Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River on March 25. The new system will improve access, safety and quality of care for active duty services members, retirees and their families. However, patients should prepare for some short-term growing pains during implementation, said Capt. Jeremy Hawker, the clinic’s commanding officer. They will include longer wait times initially and a temporary reduction in available appointments – by up to 65% from approximately March 18-May 21. Additional appointments will be added if the transition goes smoothly, as planned.

Feb. 2, 2023

Navy Surgeon General makes inaugural visit to Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River

NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham visited Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River on Jan. 31 for the first time in the clinic’s history.

Jan. 6, 2023

COVID-19 testing, vaccination options available at Naval Health Clinic Pax River as base returns to HPCON Bravo

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — With Naval Air Station Patuxent River back in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo, its health clinic is reminding patients of available testing, vaccine and booster options.

Nov. 25, 2022

Get your at-home COVID tests for the holiday season

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Get your at-home COVID test kits to prepare for gathering with friends and family this holiday season!

Nov. 22, 2022

Improvements underway at Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Improvements are underway at Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River, with the goal of providing better, more convenient care to patients. They include new hours, a Walk-In Contraceptive Clinic and electronic medical records.

Oct. 20, 2022

COMING SOON: New clinic and pharmacy hours

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and its pharmacy will be changing hours, effective Oct. 28 and 31, respectively.

Oct. 13, 2022

NMRTC Pax River celebrates U.S. Navy's 247th birthday

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Patuxent River celebrated the U.S. Navy's 247th birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony at the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Quarterdeck on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.

Oct. 7, 2022

NHC Pax River to host flu shot clinic for active duty, beneficiaries

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River will be hosting a Flu SHOTX at the Drill Hall on Friday, Nov. 4, and Monday, Nov. 7, from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for all Active Duty Service Members and beneficiaries ages 18-64. The bivalent COVID-19 booster will also be available.

Sept. 23, 2022

The Novavax vaccine is here!

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER — The Novavax vaccine is now available at Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River.