NMCSD Celebrates Expansion of Inpatient Mental Health Ward, Largest Within DOD

SAN DIEGO, Calif.  – Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of its 1 West inpatient mental health ward—an initiative that marks a significant step forward in strengthening behavioral health care for active-duty service members, veterans, and beneficiaries.

Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, Commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, and Director, Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, right, speaks to Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, Naval Medical Center San Diego's Director, left, and Mr. John Henley, NMCSD's Inpatient Mental Health Department Head, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of NMCSD's 1 West Mental Health Ward expansion. The mission of NMCSD is to provide a superior experience for our patients, staff, and warfighters. NMCSD employs more than 5,000 active-duty military personnel, civilians, and contractors in southern California to deliver exceptional care afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Celia Martin)

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