Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Pediatric Inpatient Ward patients received a welcoming surprise visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, Dec. 4.

Volunteers from Operation Homefront and 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, corporate sponsor for the nonprofit organization, teamed up with Santa and Mrs. Claus to deliver presents and stockings to the children.

As the U.S. Navy's oldest, continuously-operating hospital since 1830, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth proudly serves past and present military members and their families. The national acclaimed, state of the art medical center, along with the area's ten branch and TRICARE Prime Clinics in the Hampton Roads area. The medical center also supports premier research and teaching programs designed to prepare new doctors, nurses and hospital corpsman for future roles in healing and wellness.

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