Naval Hospital 29 Palms

• Desert Healing: Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms is the primary medical facility for the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), the largest US Marine Corps base in the world by area, located in the Mojave Desert. • Established in 1952: The hospital was first commissioned in 1952 to support the growing military presence at the newly established Marine base. • Role in Training Injuries: Due to the base’s focus on live-fire and combined arms training, the hospital routinely treats a wide variety of training-related injuries, making its trauma care expertise essential. • Supporting Deployments: The hospital provides pre-deployment medical screenings and post-deployment care for thousands of Marines and sailors rotating through Twentynine Palms. • Family Care: In addition to serving active duty personnel, the hospital also cares for military families, retirees, and civilian employees affiliated with the base. • Telemedicine Pioneer: Due to its remote location, Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms was an early adopter of telemedicine to connect patients with specialists at other naval medical centers. • Desert Environment Adaptations: The hospital staff are experts in treating heat-related illnesses and injuries unique to the harsh desert climate. • Modernization: The hospital underwent a major modernization in the early 2010s, with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art facility in 2014, designed for energy efficiency and improved patient care. • COVID-19 Response: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms played a key role in testing, vaccination, and medical support for the entire base community. • Community Involvement: The hospital frequently participates in local outreach, health fairs, and partnerships with the surrounding High Desert communities, strengthening civilian-military relations.