Since joining Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit (NMRTU) Iwakuni, Adrian G. Ortega has quickly made a remarkable impact on both patients and the health care team he supports. Serving under Goldbelt Glacier’s Allied Health Japan contract, led by Program Manager Jen Juliano, Adrian brings enthusiasm, professionalism, extensive pharmacy knowledge, and a genuine commitment to […]
Goldbelt is proud to recognize Chris Jack, Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan, for his exceptional attention to detail and commitment to patient safety. Chris supports Goldbelt Glacier’s Allied Health program under Program Manager Jen Juliano. While preparing a patient’s scheduled medication, Chris identified a critical discrepancy. Although the […]
Goldbelt is proud to recognize Mario Mijares, SARP Counselor, for his outstanding contributions to the U.S. Navy community at U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan. Mario supports the Allied Health program under Program Manager Jen Juliano, providing critical services through the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP). Mario’s impact, however, has extended well beyond his day-to-day responsibilities […]
At Goldbelt Glacier, we are proud to recognize team members who exemplify compassion, professionalism, and excellence in patient care. One such individual is Genovieve Ambulo, an RN supporting the APU/PACU team at U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka. Genovieve was recently nominated for the prestigious DAISY Award, a meaningful recognition that honors nurses who go above and […]
Goldbelt’s Steven Steffey recently received a Bravo Zulu for outstanding support of a service member at Naval Hospital Okinawa in Japan. Through his calm presence and genuine empathy, Steffey helped a service member feel comfortable seeking behavioral health services, a vulnerable step for many. “At Naval Hospital Okinawa, exceptional care is about connection, trust and […]
In December 2025, the Referral Management Department at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa recognized Katie Khamphanthirath, RN Referral Manager, their Star of the Month, an honor earned through peer nomination which reflects her exceptional dedication to patient care and team success. Serving under program manager Jen Juliano on the USAF Medical Services Contract, Katie plays a […]
Goldbelt Glacier Medical Special Needs Coordinator Maria Roselyn Lacsamana-Leyva, MSW, EFMP, exemplifies the very best in patient advocacy and family-centered care at Misawa Air Base. Recently, she was recognized for her heartfelt and extraordinary dedication, professionalism, and compassion when serving military families. Roselyn serves on the Goldbelt Glacier’s U.S. Air Force medical services contract under […]
Goldbelt is proud to recognize Eden Buongiorno for her outstanding contributions as a Pharmacy Technician at Naval Hospital Okinawa, where she supports the U.S. Navy under the Defense Health Agency (DHA) contract. Ms. Buongiorno is part of the Goldbelt team operating under the leadership of Program Manager Jen Juliano, and her impact has been felt […]
Dr. Nicholas Klein is a clinical psychologist, supporting the Yokosuka community through his work with Defense Health Agency (DHA), supervised by Program Manager Jen Juliano for Goldbelt’s contract with U.S. Navy in Japan. Serving at a military treatment facility overseas means providing care not only to active-duty service members and their families, but to veterans […]
Goldbelt recognizes Registered Nurse Case Manager Janet Powers for professionalism, precision, and leadership that consistently support mission readiness and excellence in patient care. Powers serves at Kadena Air Base with the 18th Medical Group under Goldbelt’s U.S. Air Force Medical Services contract, supporting the Defense Health Agency and managed by Jen Juliano. During a recent […]
Linda Ruamthong, RN, BSN, is proudly recognized as a DAISY Award nominee for her exceptional dedication to patient care and unwavering compassion. She serves as a Mental Health Case Manager at Kadena Air Base with the 18th Medical Group under Goldbelt’s U.S. Air Force Medical Services contract supporting the Defense Health Agency. In her role […]
During the recent The Joint Commission inspection, Tiffany Smith was honored in front of the entire Medical Group for her outstanding leadership of the Disease Management Program. The program was identified as one of the best within the Department of War, a distinction that reflects the high standards, dedication, and innovation Tiffany brings to patient […]
Goldbelt Glacier is proud to recognize Nurse Practitioner Bora Leonard for her exceptional performance supporting the 374th Medical Group at Yokota Air Base. Originally hired to perform deployment readiness health assessments under the leadership of Jen Juliano, Ms. Leonard, MNP, has consistently gone above and beyond her assigned role as part of our U.S. Air […]