Partnerships

A Message from the Navy Surgeon General: Readiness, Health and Partnerships

KUANTAN, Malaysia (Aug. 4, 2016) Vice Adm. C. Forrest Faison III, surgeon general of the Navy, salutes sideboys as he arrives aboard hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). During his visit, he met with Pacific Partnership 2016 personnel, toured Mercy and held an Admiral's Call where he answered questions from the crew. Mercy is in Kuantan in support of Pacific Partnership 2016, the first time Mercy and Pacific Partnership have visited Malaysia. During the mission stop, partner nations work side-by-side with local military and civilian organizations in a search and rescue exercise, civil engineering projects, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hank Gettys/Released)

By Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, Navy surgeon general Shipmates, Navy Medicine is dedicated to the best readiness and health in the world and it is our mission to keep Sailors, Marines and their family ready, healthy and on the job. As your 38th Navy surgeon general, I understand the significance of quality care and the increasing role patients play in …

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Navy Medical Corps: Celebrating 145 years of Greatness and Impact on Global Health

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By Cmdr.Carlos D. Williams, director, Navy Medicine Office of Global Health Engagement As we celebrate Navy Medical Corps 145th birthday, the Office of Global Health Engagement (GHEO) proudly reflects on the deep history and significant impact the Navy Medical Corps has in the global health arena. From their current presence aboard hospital ships USNS  Comfort and Mercy, where the Medical …

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Navy Medicine: 2015 Year in Review

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Throughout the year, Navy Medicine maintained its ability and capability to deploy whenever, wherever, to meet the needs of our Navy and Marine Corps. We deployed with the Navy’s two hospital ships to build trust and cooperation with partner nations. Navy Medicine ambassadors made an impact across the United States, engaging with citizens of local communities. Throughout the year, we …

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Collaboration Leads to Innovation: Camp Blanding and Navy Entomology Center of Excellence Partnership

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By Lt. Hanayo Arimoto, Navy Entomology Center of Excellence  As a budding Navy Entomologist with just over two years in the service, I’ve learned how important it is to build and maintain partnerships between centers.  These collaborations are absolutely essential to the testing and evaluation of novel vector management control technology and techniques used in force health protection. I feel privileged to …

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Across Oceans to Root Canals Pt. 2

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By Naval Hospital Guam Public Affairs Editor’s Note: We continue with Cmdr. Vinh Doan’s, director of dental services, Naval Hospital Guam, true story about escaping Vietnam and starting a new life with his family in the U.S. Eventually another group of fisherman came by, recommending that they get close to shore and make a hole in their boat, and sink it …

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