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Capt. Sandra Mason Receives Recognition at Senior Nurse Leadership Conference

Capt. Sandra Mason was inFalls Church, Va., attending aconference when somethingunexpected happened. She heardRear Adm. Rebecca McCorm-ick-Boyle, Commander, NavyMedicine Education andTraining Command, 24thDirector of the Navy NurseCorps, say, “Capt. Sandra‘Sandy’ Mason--Front and cen-ter!” Capt. Mason, accompaniedby Lt. Phyllis Dykes, wasattending the Senior NurseExecutive Business Meeting andOrientation, Mar. 17-20, at theDefense Health Agency Head-quarters. Rear Adm.McCormick-Boyle thankedCapt. Mason for her distin-guished military service andshared her accomplishments andcareer highlights with over 40senior nurse executives and sixNavy lieutenants who wereattending as nursing leadershipinterns.

Capt. Sandra Mason’s careerhighlights:Nov. 1974-Nov. 1977: EnlistedU.S. Navy, one of the firstfemales assigned to workaboard Tugboat YTM 543. Thiswas prior to female ship-boardassignments; Nov. 1977-Jun. 1988: EnlistedU.S. Marine Corps; highest rankearned: Gunnery Sgt.Sep. 1988-Jan. 1990:Staff/Charge Nurse, 20-bedpediatric inpatient ward, NavalHospital Oakland, Calif.Aug. 1990-Mar. 1991: ChargeNurse, 80-bed ICU, USNSMercy; deployed to the PersianGulf;Jan. 1990-Dec 1992: ChargeNurse, 12-bed ICU, Naval

Hospital Oakland, Calif.Dec. 1992-Feb. 1995: Full-Time Duty Under Instruction,The Catholic University ofAmerica

Jan 1995-May 1997: Head,Nursing Education, U.S. NavalHospital Naples, Italy;May 1997-Jan 2000: ClinicalNurse Specialist, NationalNaval Medical Center,Bethesda, Md.Sep. 1998-Jan. 2001: DivisionOfficer, 80-bed ICU USNSComfort; deployed to the BalticSea;Jan 2000-Jan 2001: NavyNurse Liaison, Walter ReedArmy Medical Center,Washington, D.C.Jan 2001-May 2001: ICU StaffNurse, National Naval MedicalCenter, Bethesda, Md.May 2001-May 2003: Ship’sNurse, USS Nimitz (CVN 68);deployed to the Persian Gulf;

May 2003-May 2005: Head,Staff Education and TrainingDepartment, U.S. NavalHospital Guam;May 2007-Aug. 2008: Chief

Nurse Mentor, AfghanistanNational Army RegionalHospital;Oct. 2008-Feb. 2011: Seniornursing assignments, San Diego,Coronado, Calif.Feb. 2011-Feb. 2012: Depart-ment Head for Social Work,

Naval Medical Center SanDiego, Calif.Feb. 2012-Mar. 2012: SpecialProjects, Patient Safety/RiskManagement, San Diego, Calif.Apr. 2012-present: SeniorNurse Executive/Director forNursing Services, NavalHospital Twentynine Palms,Calif.

“It was a phenomenal experi-ence,” said Lt. Phyllis Dykes,NHTP Behavioral Health. “Iwas truly inspired by all of thesenior nursing executives whowere there--they are still so pas-sionate about the Navy NurseCorps.” She said it was a “oncein a lifetime experience” listen-ing to the senior nurses discusstraining scenarios and contribut-ing anecdotes from their wealthof experience.

The six Navy Nurse Corps lieu-tenants who attended were onduty as courtesy liaisons andDefense Health AgencyHeadquarters guides. Theyassisted with monitoring the vir-tual forum and were timekeep-ers for all of the presenters. TheNurse Interns were also invitedto participate in the educationalsessions. The six leadershipinterns were there from assign-ments that spanned the globe.

Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle, Commander, Navy MedicineEducation and Training Command, 24th Director of the NavyNurse Corps, surprises Capt. Sandra Mason, NHTP Director ofNursing Services, at the Senior Nurse Executive Business Meetingand Orientation conference in Falls Church, Va. (Photo by Lt.David Johnson)

By Lt. Phyllis Dykes, ClinicBusiness Manager, NHTPMental Health Dept.

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NHTP Executive Officer, Capt. Angela Nimmo, held her final “Coffee with the XO” April 14 inClassroom 4. Capt. Nimmo, selected to be Commanding Officer at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point,promised, “I’ll be with you until at least mid-June.” There was a distinct note of sadness in the room atthe prospect of the Executive Officer’s departure. Capt. Jeffrey Bitterman, Director of Medical Services,Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, has been selected as NHTP’s new Executive Officer. “I’ve already toldCapt. Bitterman that his number-one priority is continuing to hold Coffee with the XO sessions, and heagreed,” Capt. Nimmo said. Capt. Nimmo addressed new leadership, dwindling funding for TAD, thechange-of-command ceremony, and the final disposition of the glass blocks that were replaced in lastyear’s renovation. She noted that the ribbon-cutting for the new Adult Medical Care Clinic has beenpushed back to November. Cmdr. Michelle French presented information concerning NHTP’s SexualAssault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Team and provided victim advocacy phone numbers. Capt.Nimmo said her 14-year-old son asked her three questions when she told him they were moving: Is therea movie theater? Is there grass? Are there trees? “This has truly been an honor and a privilege workingwith each and everyone of you,” Capt. Nimmo said.

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Jennifer Rand (right), respiratorytherapist, is congratulated by reenlisting officer, Cmdr. MichelleFrench, for reenlisting six more years Apr. 17. HM2 Rand is alsothe assistant leading petty officer in the Emergency Department.Rand has been in the Navy seven years, the last four at NHTP. She’soriginally from Santa Fe Springs, Calif., and has orders in Augustfor Fleet Surgical Team 8 in Little Creek, Va.

Hospital Corpsman SecondClass (Fleet Marine Force) IanSmith reenlists for three moreyears Apr. 16. HM2 Smith,originally from ColoradoSprings, Colo., has been in theNavy five and a half years. He’sbeen working in NHTP PatientAdministration since arrivingin Sept. 2014, but has sincedeparted for Naval MedicalCenter Portsmouth, Virginia.

Lt. Cody Davis (right) receives help with his new insignia from pro-moting officer, Lt. John DeGeus, at Branch Health ClinicBridgeport Apr. 24. Lt. Davis is a physician’s assistant. His home-town is Los Lunas, N.M. He has orders for a November deployment.(Photo by HM2 Xavier Jimenez)

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Tanya StuckeyDear Tanya,I feel like my husband and Iare growing apart, literally. Heis staying fit and trim with hisunit PT, while I seem to be get-ting larger and fatter. It’s notfair! I feel that he has helpstaying in shape through hisjob. With the warmer weather, Iwant to get out and into bettershape. But I need help. Do youhave any suggestions?Signed,Wants to be the wife I was

Dear Wants to be, You’re not alone in feeling thedesire to get fit as the warmermonths approach. Regardlessof your motivation, getting intoshape has many advantages.This installation has the staffand tools to help you with yourgoals. Getting active doesn'tmean marathon training or aboot camp fitness program.Start slow and assess whereyou are and where you want tobe. Be sure you have talkedwith you primary care physi-cian and that you are medicallycleared to begin an exercise

program. Think about activitiesyou enjoy and make that astarting point.

There are walking/runningclubs, High Intensity TacticalTraining (HITT), Zumba,Yoga, Spinning, TRX suspen-sion training, three gyms withclasses, cardio and weights(one of them is even child-friendly!) If you're not surewhere to start or need assis-tance coming up with a plan,there are trained fitness profes-sionals at Semper Fit whowould love to help you developa successful strategy.

Playing with the kids or justdoing some of the enjoyableactivities you may rememberfrom your childhood such ashula hooping or jumping ropeburns calories, increases coor-dination and is a fun way to getin shape while having fun.

It is necessary to supplementyour activity with healthy nutri-tion, hydration, a positivemindset and healthy lifestylechoices. For example, prepareand eat real food from home.This requires trips to the gro-cery store or farmers marketweekly; but if you aren't hav-ing to try to decipher the list ofingredients on a label, youknow it is better for you.

Home-cooked meals taste betterand are better for you. You mayeven save money packing yourlunch as you move closer toyour health goals. For moreinformation on healthy foodchoices, make an appointmentwith the hospital dietician or

schedule a tour of theCommissary with the CookingMatters coordinator. Being pre-pared and knowing whichfoods are best for you makesgoing to the store less of achore. Drink water... to avoiddehydration, fatigue and to fillthe spot before reaching for asugary snack. Also be sure toset small attainable goals andcelebrate every victory withsomething other than food.Once you have achieved yourfirst goal, you have found theconfidence and motivation tokeep going. Surround yourselfwith people that encourage andsupport you in your goals. Thiswill also positively impact otherlifestyle choices such as goingtobacco free, moderate con-sumption of alcohol and devel-oping healthy coping skillswhen faced with adversity.

Weight loss and fitting intoyour favorite summer clothesare just two benefits from eat-ing well and making a plan tobe more active. The health ben-efits will be even greater.Chances are, you will havemore energy, be happier andfeel better than ever! I haveincluded a list of resourcesbelow to get you started andwish you the best of luck withyour health journey. You cando it!

Dietician: 830-2274Cooking Matters CommissaryTours: (310)921-0988Semper Fit: 830-6451Health Promotions: 830-2814

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Tanya Stuckey (left), Public Health Specialist for NHTP’s HealthPromotion and Wellness Office, offers advice concerning healthylife-style choices: diet, exercise, consciously limiting stress. Above:Ryleigh Howard (pink winner’s ribbon) listens attentively while dad,Cpl. Michael Howard (1st Tanks), mom, Kimberly, and littleEmileigh look on during the Apr. 24 Earth Day Extravaganza in theLincoln Military Housing area adjacent to the Scout Hut.

Hospital Petty Officer 3rd Class Marc Reyes (holding papers) is welcomed home Apr. 21 from a nine-month deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan. HM3 Reyes, NHTP Pharmacy technician, was in countryto provide pharmacy support and to provide building physical security support. Reyes was selected tomeet with the Honorable Ashton Carter, Secretary of Defense. “It was only his second week on the jobso it meant a lot to all of the troops for him to meet everyone out there,” Reyes said. “I was luckyenough to sit down and have lunch with him with 10 other enlisted personnel.” (Continued above.)

(Reyes, continued from below.)Reyes said he appreciated the care packages he received from Fleetand Family Support Services and the Thanksgiving and Christmascards from NHTP leadership. “It definitely made me feel welcomingand warm to show that I got support back home,” he said. HM3Reyes said it was a little surreal having Facebook and social mediaconnections. He was able to stay connected with friends and familyin his hometown, San Diego. “I even read the Examiner online andkept up with what was happening at NHTP,” Reyes said.

Yoga classes are 11-12 p.m., Weds., and Fri., on the Green Mileback patio. Zumba and walking activities are also available. CallTanya, 830-2173, for more information.

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Super Stars...

Master-At-Arms First Class Petty Officer Steven Adams is presented aLetter of Appreciation from NHTP Commanding Officer, Capt. J.Sourbeer, for serving as the Command’s 2014 Combined FederalCampaign Representative and volunteering at the food fundraiser forNHTP. “Your willingness to share your valuable time, expertise, andexperience contributed to the overall success of raising $23,000, exceed-ing last year’s contribution by 22 percent. Your relentless efforts to con-tact over 600 staff members were most admirable. The undertaking andchampioning of an event of this magnitude takes dedication and com-mitment. I commend you for a job ‘Well Done’ and wish you continuedsuccess in your future endeavors.”

Ms. Som Harz, Emergency Medicine Department, is assistedwith her 30-year Federal Service Pin by NHTP CommandingOfficer, Capt. J. Sourbeer.

Ms. Martha Hunt, Health Promotions and Wellness Office, ispresented a Federal Length of Service Award by NHTPCommanding Officer, Capt. J. Sourbeer, in grateful recogni-tion for her 15 years of faithful service to FederalGovernment. Ms. Hunt coordinates the tobacco cessation pro-gram, sleep workshops and stress management. for moreinformation or to schedule an appointment, please call Ms.Hunt at (760) 830-2814

Lt. Philip Sherrick (left), Head, Occupational Health Clinic, is congrat-ulated by NHTP Commanding Officer, Capt. J. Sourbeer, on beingselected as a winner of the Individual Safety Award for 2014. “Uponreporting to the command, he immediately volunteered his expertise andservices to improving the ergonomics program at the hospital. Byergonomic assessments, he has significantly contributed to improvingwork-place safety.”

Hospital Corpsman SecondClass Mario Acostamorales ispresented a Letter ofAppreciation “for volunteeringat the 2014 Combined FederalCampaign Food Fundraiser onDec. 10, 2014, at NHTP. Yourwillingness to share your valu-able time, expertise, and experi-ence contributed to the overallsuccess of raising $415. Theundertaking and championingof an event of this magnitudetakes dedication and commit-ment. You displayed passionand determination which is areflection of your characterand leadership abilities.[Signed] J. C. Sourbeer,Captain, Medical Corps, UnitedStates Navy.

Lab Week 2015:DeWert Branch Health Clinicstaff hiked up to Sonora Fallswith a microscope in celebra-tion of Lab Week. Even in sucha remote area, Bridgeport per-sonnel never fail to recognizethe hard work of lab techni-cians past and present. (Photoby HM2 Xavier Jimenez)

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Chief Hospital Corpsman (Surface Warfare/Expeditionary Warfare) Robert B.Beedles is recognized with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal “formeritorious service while excelling as Independent Duty Corpsman onboardCommander, Naval Surface Forces, United States Pacific Fleet, from October2013 to February 2015. HMC Beedles mentored 44 personnel in the treatment ofover 3,000 Sailors and exceeded 90 percent Individual Medical Readiness require-ment for mission standards. By his unswerving determination, wise judgment, andcomplete dedication of duty, Chief Petty Officer Beedles reflects great credit uponhimself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.”[Signed] T. S. Rowden, Vice Admiral, United States Navy.

Lt. Joseph C. Garrett is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal “formeritorious service while serving as Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Department,NHTP, from April 2013 to May 2015. As the Command Fitness Leader, he redesigned theBody Composition Assessment allowing for quicker return of members to their work cen-ters and managed a Fitness Enhancement Program that resulted in a 75 percent test-outrate. Lt. Garrett’s distinctive accomplishments, unrelenting perseverance, and steadfastdevotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest tra-ditions of the United States Naval Service.”

Left: Hospital Corpsman SecondClass Ashleigh A. O’Connell ispresented a Letter ofCommendation by NHTPCommanding Officer, Capt. J.Sourbeer, “for outstanding per-formance of duties while servingas Leading Petty Officer, StaffEducation and Training,Directorate for Administration,U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka,from Mar. 2013 to Nov. 2014.HM2 O’Connell assisted in themanagement of 32 command train-ing programs and tracked trainingdata for 1,160 personnel at U.S.Naval Hospital Yokosuka and itssix Branch Health Clinics, result-ing in an overall 90 percent train-ing compliance rate. Petty OfficerO’Connell’s exceptional profes-sional ability and loyal devotion toduty reflect great credit upon her-self and are in keeping with thehighest traditions of the UnitedStates Naval Service.” [Signed]Bruce L. Gillingham, RearAdmiral, Medical Corps, UnitedStates Navy.

Hospital Corpsman First Class (Surface Warfare) Duncan A. Stewartis presented a Letter of Commendation for outstanding performanceof duties while serving as Leading Petty Officer, Directorate forMedical Services, NHTP, from Oct. 2014 to Dec. 2014, culminating inhis selection as NHTP’s Senior Sailor of the Quarter for the FirstQuarter, FY 2015. Petty Officer Stewart’s exceptional professionalability and loyal devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself andare in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States NavalService.” [Signed] Bruce L. Gillingham, Rear Admiral, Medical Corps,United States Navy.

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Introducing New Staff -- Welcome Aboard!

Ms. Breanna Arriola HM1 Joshua LukacovicMs. Camelen Dangeles Ms. Carla ThompsonLt. Temitope Ayeni

Ms. Breanna Arriola works inthe Coding Office and performsdata entry. She’s been in thearea since 2011 and recentlyleft the Navy after three and ahalf years of service as aYeoman Seaman (E-3) at theNewport, R.I., War College. “Iloved it,” she said, but she tookadvantage of the early-out pro-gram in support of her hus-band and family. Her husband,Vincent Arriola, worked inNHTP Patient Administrationand departed last fall. Home-town is Fayetteville, N.C. Ms.Arriola likes her new position:“Now that I’m up and goingand fully trained,” she said.And she loves the high desert.The sunsets, sunrises, seclusionand the desert quiet are partic-ular attractions, she said. TheArriolas have a daughter,Nadia, five, and a son, Vincent,Jr., two-years-old. Mr. Breannaenjoys cooking and cake deco-rating and helping out at par-ties.

Lt. Temitope Ayeni has a pic-ture of himself when he wasChief Hospital Corpsman(SW/FMF) standing next toRobert E. Bush. “It was hisfirst time back in Okinawasince he left in WWII,” Lt.Ayeni said. Lt. Ayeni is NHTP’sNew Materials ManagementDepartment Head. He arrivesfrom the Naval Post-GraduateSchool in Monterey, Calif.,where he earned a Master’sdegree in Business Admin-istration with an emphasis onlogistics materials support. Lt.Ayeni has been in the Navy 16years, the last five as an officer.Home town is Lagos, Nigeria,which he left at the age of 16.“Coming back to TwentyninePalms is like a homecoming tome,” Lt. Ayeni said. “I washere nine years ago with theTactical Training ExerciseControl Group. He was also anFMF Corpsman for eight yearswith the 2nd Marine Division.

Ms. Camelen Dangeles is ournew accounts billing techni-cian. “I like the attitude in thehospital; I like the mission, andI like the people,” she said. Ms.Dangeles previously worked forthe Bureau of Land Manage-ment and is pleased with hermove from BLM to NHTPbecause she’s now closer to herhome in Twentynine Palmswhere she’s lived since 2002.Hometown is Los Angeles. Sheearned an Associate of Artsdegree from Copper MountainCommunity College. She has ason with whom she shares herproperty who is completing hisMaster’s degree in Social Workat Loma Linda University. Ms.Dangeles enjoys cooking, read-ing, indoor gardening, cats(two), and shopping. She saidshe appreciates the warmth ofthe area and the minimalrequirements for yard work. “Ifpeople are good enough to behere, then I encourage them tomove here,” she said.

Hospital Corpsman 1st ClassJoshua Lukacovic has been inthe Navy 12 years. He isNHTP’s Command MedicalReadiness Coordinator. Home-town is St. Augustine, Fla. Heand his wife, Jennifer, havefour children: Aden, 10, Mal-achi, 5, Tyson, 3, and Nyla 1.HM1 Lukacovic is no strangerto the high desert. He was as-signed to the Marine WingSupport Squadron 274 for ayear and was assigned to 1stBattalion, 10th Marines, forthree years. He’s deployed fourtimes, two times on aircraftcarriers as an aviation ord-nanceman, and two deploy-ments in Afghanistan. “I lovedit,” he said. “I got a taste ofboth worlds.” When asked ab-out hobbies he replies: “I likeplaying with my kids, playingvideo games and working oncars.” He says he likes all typesof music and is inclined to “lis-ten to whatever’s on the radio.”

Ms. Carla Thompson isNHTP’s new System Specialistfor CHCS. She arrives herefrom the MCAGCC LearningResource Center. Her husband,Derek Thompson recently tran-sitioned from Marine active-duty status as a Gunnery Sgt.They’ve lived in the high desertsince 2007. Ms. Thompson saidshe enjoys the seclusion of thearea. “I love isolation,” shelaughs. Hometown isRichmond, Calif. For leisureactivities, Ms. Thompson men-tions her husband’s pilot train-ing which will soon culminatein a pilot’s license. She alsoenjoys tennis, working out,crafting jewelry, and crochet-ing. “I got into knitting but itwas harder than I thought,”she said. Ms. Thompson isexpecting their first child, dueJuly 19. The Thompsons havefour dogs, two blood hounds, abeagle, a yorkie, two cats, anda tortoise.

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NHTP’s Spring Fling Hatches Community Celebration

NHTP’s Spring Fling was held April 2, and between the dancing,games, jump house, food, face painting, and egg “hunt,” a good timewas had by all. The NHTP Second-Class Petty Officer Association,in collaboration with Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR),arranged the festivities and served hamburgers and hotdogs pre-pared by the Galley. Master of Arms Petty Officer First Class StevenAdams spun discs and got the crowd shimmying, shaking and mov-ing to the rhythmic tunes. Bunny duty, initially performed byHospital Corpsman Second Class Ruben Sanchez (OptometryClinic), was taken over by Hospitalman John Butler (OBGYNClinic), who revealed his identity through his zumba moves. “I rec-ognize you from the zumba class,” more than one person was heardto say. The evening culminated with children (and adults) scram-bling to collect eggs. Shelly Sourbeer was seen discreetly tossingeggs onto the grass and then noting to children who came up short,“Hey, there’s one; did you see that?”

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