Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii – From November 18 to 21, 2024, the U.S. Pacific Fleet welcomed senior medical personnel from across the Navy for the annual meeting of the Fleet Health Integration Panel (FHIP). This important event gathered leaders in Navy Medicine to foster collaboration and ensure standardized practices across Fleet Health Services.
Vice Adm. Blake Converse, deputy commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, opened the panel with remarks highlighting the significance of teamwork and innovation in addressing the challenges faced by Navy medical professionals. “Over the next three days, we will continue to build on cross-functional team efforts, discuss pressing issues with a ‘get real, get better’ mindset, and prioritize our focus on new initiatives that require immediate attention,” Converse stated.
The FHIP serves as a vital coordination forum for fleet surgeons, senior enlisted leaders, and representatives from naval medical commands. Participants engaged in discussions covering a wide range of topics, including force management, training and readiness, requirements management, material readiness, and clinical quality and reliability.
Capt. Kimberly Davis, fleet surgeon for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, expressed pride in hosting this year’s panel. “Fueled by input from our component and fleet commanders, we reviewed updates on cross-functional teams, identified gaps in our services, and ensured that our focus remains on combat readiness,” Davis remarked.
In addition to panel discussions, attendees had the opportunity to tour the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), gaining insight into its mission of identifying and returning fallen service members to their families. The group also visited the USS Arizona Memorial, reflecting on the sacrifices made by those who served.
The U.S. Pacific Fleet stands as the largest fleet command globally, operating across an expansive area of 100 million square miles—from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle and from the West Coast of the United States to the Indian Ocean. With approximately 200 ships and submarines, nearly 1,200 aircraft, and more than 130,000 Sailors and civilians under its command, the Pacific Fleet plays a crucial role in maintaining maritime security.
This year’s FHIP not only reinforced existing partnerships but also paved the way for future collaborations aimed at enhancing health services for our naval forces.
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