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
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 …
Read More »Navy Medicine: 2015 Year in Review
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 …
Read More »Collaboration Leads to Innovation: Camp Blanding and Navy Entomology Center of Excellence Partnership
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 …
Read More »Across Oceans to Root Canals Pt. 2
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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