Immunizations Awareness Month: Naval Hospital Beaufort

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 03, 2012)  Ms. Luvelle Taylor, licensed practical nurse, prepares a young patient for his vaccinations at the Naval Hospital Beaufort Immunizations Clinic.  This is busy time of year for the clinic as parents their bring children to make sure their vaccines up to date for the new school year. (U.S. Navy photo by Regena Kowitz/Released)

By Lt. Cmdr Shawn Garcia, MD, MPH, Naval Hospital Beaufort With August being Immunizations Awareness Month, I thought it would be a good time to highlight the many achievements not only of modern medicine, but also of Navy Medicine and specifically Naval Hospital Beaufort in fighting infectious disease.  The U.S. military has long been a [...]

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Get Informed on Hurricane Preparedness

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By U.S. Navy Live Blog Navy Live is the official blog of the United States Navy and is maintained by Department of the Navy, Office of Information (CHINFO). Hurricanes approach land at varying speeds. Why wait until it’s too late to prepare your hurricane kit. After a hurricane, local officials and relief workers will be [...]

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Summer 2012 edition of “The Grog”

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André B. Sobocinski, historian and publications manager, Office of Medical History, BUMED It is with great pleasure that we present to you the summer 2012 edition of THE GROG. In our attempt to meet our standards of variety, we offer you original articles on: Navy Medicine in the War of 1812, A Look Medicine and [...]

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Surgeon General’s Dental Corps birthday message

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 By Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan, U.S. Navy Surgeon General On behalf of a grateful nation, I want to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Navy Dental Corps as they celebrate 100 years of sacrifice, service, honor and commitment.  Our dentists have served in times of peace and war to ensure dental readiness [...]

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Where Are They Now: Lt. Dwight Hampton

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Editors Note: The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery’s Diversity Office is highlighting junior and senior enlisted officers with various backgrounds that have greatly contributed to Navy Medicine as well as achieved personal successes. These officers wanted to share their stories in hopes to pass along inspiration to the next generation of Navy Medicine officers. By [...]

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