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Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center

Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Welcome to the official page of the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC). Our vision is Protection through Prevention.

We execute the Naval Public Health mission by providing health readiness to operating forces and shore command stakeholders across the full range of military commands and civilian organizations in Navy, Marine Corps, and joint environments. Health Readiness is provided through force health protection and risk mitigation capabilities to numerous customers that exist in these environments, including

Naval vessels; shore commands and barracks; joint forces personnel; Medical staff (Fleet and MTF—deployed and garrison), DoD personnel, veterans, and dependents. These categories of customers are located across the globe—from a ship in port in San Diego to a deployed regiment in Afghanistan. Outside of the customer community, additional stakeholders to the Naval Public Health mission include sources of funding and policy/regulatory requirements. These organizations have impact to or influence over the programs and services provided by NMCPHC.

Operating as usual

03/16/2023

Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Lauren Ezell and Lt. Cmdr. Ashly Wisniewski speak about naval heritage to celebrate women's history month. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Louis Lea)

March is Red Cross Month. Since its founding by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross has been dedicated ...
03/15/2023

March is Red Cross Month. Since its founding by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross has been dedicated to serving needy people. They received their first congressional charter in 1900 and to this day are tasked by the federal government with providing services to members of the American armed forces and their families and disaster relief in the United States and around the world.”

March is National Kidney Month. The kidneys, two bean-shaped organs located in the back of the abdomen, perform crucial ...
03/14/2023

March is National Kidney Month. The kidneys, two bean-shaped organs located in the back of the abdomen, perform crucial functions to filter out toxins, produce red blood cells, and regulate ph. They filter about half a cup of blood every hour! When kidneys fail to function properly, waste builds up in the blood, leading to a weakened system and a host of problems like anemia, nerve damage, and high blood pressure. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 1 in 7 American adults.

Today kicks off the start of Sleep Awareness Week! Sleep Awareness Week celebrates sleep health and encourages the publi...
03/13/2023

Today kicks off the start of Sleep Awareness Week! Sleep Awareness Week celebrates sleep health and encourages the public to prioritize sleep to improve their overall health and well-being. Be sure to snuggle up and catch some Zs whenever possible because you deserve some rest!

Today we celebrate K9 Veterans Day! K-9s serve vital roles in the military and law enforcement. K9 dogs have been around...
03/13/2023

Today we celebrate K9 Veterans Day! K-9s serve vital roles in the military and law enforcement. K9 dogs have been around ever since 1942 when an organization called Dogs for Defense was founded to train dogs to be sentries for supply depots. The U.S. Army approved the program in March 1942, and the U.S. Army K9 Corps was founded on March 13, 1942.

As the Department of Defense commemorates International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we reflect on our progres...
03/12/2023

As the Department of Defense commemorates International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we reflect on our progress toward gender equity and equality at home and abroad, celebrating the invaluable expertise of women throughout DoD.

03/12/2023

Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) starts today! This week-long observation serves as a national education campaign for promoting patient safety practices. The Military Health System (MHS) focuses on providing quality care for patients while keeping them safe and free from harm. We recognize health care professionals, non-clinical staff, patients, and families all have a role to play in healthcare safety.

Don’t forget to adjust your clocks tonight! Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, at 2:00 A.M. At this time, we “spring...
03/11/2023

Don’t forget to adjust your clocks tonight! Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, at 2:00 A.M. At this time, we “spring forward” one hour!

03/11/2023

It’s Irish American Heritage Month! Irish-American Heritage Month is celebrated by the proclamation of the President and Congress in the United States to honor the achievements and contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants living in the United States. It was first celebrated in 1991. Heritage month is in March to coincide with Saint Patrick's Day, the Irish national holiday on March 17.

03/10/2023

March happens to be National Nutrition Month! As an educational campaign, National Nutrition Month highlights the importance of a balanced diet and fitness. Our overall health is balanced with diet, exercise, rest, and hereditary traits. While we do not have control over heredity, we do control the other three, and nutrition is one of the biggest factors! Most studies agree that a healthy diet comprises fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and proteins.

March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. The most common form is hemophilia, which is a genetic disease found in eve...
03/09/2023

March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. The most common form is hemophilia, which is a genetic disease found in every 1 in 5,000 boys but is very rarely reported in girls. Around 20,000 people in the U.S. live with hemophilia, and those who have it can bleed inside or outside the body. They bleed less than those who do not have it, but the bleeding lasts longer.

Multiple Sclerosis is a central nervous system disease affecting nearly three million people worldwide. To learn more ab...
03/08/2023

Multiple Sclerosis is a central nervous system disease affecting nearly three million people worldwide. To learn more about MS and to understand the condition: https://www.va.gov/MS/index.aspMultiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence webpage

03/08/2023

Today is International Women's Day (IWD), celebrating women's historical, cultural, and political achievements. The day is also observed in support of taking action against gender inequality worldwide. The first International Women’s Conference was organized in August 1910 by Clara Zetkin, a German suffragist and leader in the Women’s Office. In the following years, the Women’s Suffrage movement took shape, and on August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, providing women the right to vote in the U.S.

Lailatul Barat also known as Shab-e-Barat, commemorates the night that Muslims believe God descends from heaven and forg...
03/07/2023

Lailatul Barat also known as Shab-e-Barat, commemorates the night that Muslims believe God descends from heaven and forgives sins very generously. It is considered one of the holiest nights in the Islamic Calendar. -e-Barat

It’s National Dentist’s Day! Today we thank our doctors in the dental field because it’s National Dentist’s Day! Dentist...
03/06/2023

It’s National Dentist’s Day! Today we thank our doctors in the dental field because it’s National Dentist’s Day! Dentists help prevent, diagnose, and treat oral diseases, monitor the growth of our teeth and jaws, and perform surgical procedures on our teeth and mouths! Dental health is integral to our overall health, so today, we salute them for keeping our teeth looking good and our bodies in tip-top shape!

Happy Holika Dahan! Holi, the festival of colors, marks the beginning of spring and the end of winter. The festival sign...
03/06/2023

Happy Holika Dahan! Holi, the festival of colors, marks the beginning of spring and the end of winter. The festival signifies the triumph of good over evil. The color and vibrancy of the festival represent the different aspects of life. The festival reminds us that we are all different. Still, we are all united by our humanity, and it is a time to come together, celebrate our commonalities, and build bridges of understanding and respect.

Today kicks off Dental Assistants Recognition Week! Dental assistants are integral members of a dental team helping pati...
03/05/2023

Today kicks off Dental Assistants Recognition Week! Dental assistants are integral members of a dental team helping patients improve their oral hygiene skills, preparing patients for dental procedures, taking dental impressions, exposing dental radiographs, infection control, recording patient notes, and scheduling appointments. There are more than 300,000 Dental Assistants in the United States.

Today is World Obesity Day. DYK obesity is responsible for several illnesses, including diabetes. Obesity is also a cont...
03/04/2023

Today is World Obesity Day. DYK obesity is responsible for several illnesses, including diabetes. Obesity is also a contributing factor in liver disease, heart disease and some forms of cancer. World Obesity Day also highlights the environmental and medical factors that contribute to high obesity rates, such as creating more spaces in our communities for athletic activities and public education.

Today is World Hearing Day, raising public awareness about how to avoid deafness and hearing impairment, as well as to s...
03/03/2023

Today is World Hearing Day, raising public awareness about how to avoid deafness and hearing impairment, as well as to support ear and hearing care around the world.

03/03/2023

Today is National Anthem Day! Today observe the songs nations around the world have adopted and chosen to represent their national identity. For America, that song is the Star-Spangled Banner, which Francis Scott Key wrote during the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. Key was offshore aboard a Navy ship while waiting to assist in negotiating a release of a friend captured by the British when he witnessed the battle.

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy Reserve, which is turning 108 today! Today commemorates the establishment of the United ...
03/03/2023

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy Reserve, which is turning 108 today! Today commemorates the establishment of the United States Navy Reserve. Established in 1915, the United States Navy Reserve is over a century younger than the U.S. Navy!

Today we observe World Teen Mental Health Day, a moment to educate everyone and destigmatize something that is becoming ...
03/02/2023

Today we observe World Teen Mental Health Day, a moment to educate everyone and destigmatize something that is becoming increasingly common. The World Health Organization estimates that 10–20% of adolescents experience mental health conditions, most of which begin by the age of 14 and are undetected and untreated. The most serious issue related to mental health is a su***de, which is the third leading cause of death for those between the age of 15 and 19.

Today’s Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center's Black History Month highlight is Bessie Coleman!  We hope you have ...
02/28/2023

Today’s Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center's Black History Month highlight is Bessie Coleman! We hope you have enjoyed learning about and celebrating the medical and military professionals featured this month with us!

Today’s Navy and Marine Corps Public Health The Center's Black History Month highlight is Doris Miller! We hope you have...
02/27/2023

Today’s Navy and Marine Corps Public Health The Center's Black History Month highlight is Doris Miller! We hope you have enjoyed learning about and celebrating the medical and military professionals featured this month with us!

It’s National Pistachio Day! Known as the “happy nut” in China and the “smiling nut” in the Middle East, pistachios have...
02/26/2023

It’s National Pistachio Day! Known as the “happy nut” in China and the “smiling nut” in the Middle East, pistachios have a unique, small shape but pack a powerfully nutritious punch. Aside from having a great smile, these vibrant green nuts are an excellent source of vitamin B6, copper, manganese and a good source of protein, fiber, thiamine and phosphorus.

Caring for service members and their families is an honor we don’t take lightly. Thank you for trusting us to provide yo...
02/25/2023

Caring for service members and their families is an honor we don’t take lightly. Thank you for trusting us to provide you with health care.

Today’s Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center's Black History Month highlight is Patricia Era Bath! She has had man...
02/24/2023

Today’s Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center's Black History Month highlight is Patricia Era Bath! She has had many achievements and accomplishments during her career. We hope you have enjoyed learning about and celebrating the medical and military professionals featured this month with us!

02/23/2023

February is Black History Month; here is a brief look back from Civil Rights era footage to the current day. “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/785509/black-history-month

Today’s Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center's  highlight is Alexander Thomas Augusta, MD! Doctor Augusta has had ...
02/21/2023

Today’s Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center's highlight is Alexander Thomas Augusta, MD! Doctor Augusta has had many achievements and accomplishments during his career. We hope you have enjoyed learning about and celebrating the medical and military professionals featured this month with us!

Today is Love Your Pet Day!!! The purpose of this holiday is to encourage pet owners to spend some time with their pets ...
02/20/2023

Today is Love Your Pet Day!!! The purpose of this holiday is to encourage pet owners to spend some time with their pets and show them the love and affection they deserve. It doesn’t matter if you own a cat, dog, bird, fish or reptile, today is the day to pamper them and show them how much they mean to you. Spending time with our little buddies can lead to reduction in stress, which can also result in lowering blood pressure!

02/20/2023

Every third Monday in February, we celebrate Presidents’ Day. Originally the holiday was observed on the birthday of our first president George Washington, born on Feb. 22nd; it later also included Abraham Lincoln’s, which is the 12th. The holiday now recognizes all who have occupied the highest office in the United States!

Happy 82nd birthday to the United States Coast Guard Reserve! To all who have served or are currently serving in the U.S...
02/19/2023

Happy 82nd birthday to the United States Coast Guard Reserve! To all who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve - we salute you.

Today we celebrate National Caregivers Day, honoring individuals who selflessly provide personal care and physical & emo...
02/17/2023

Today we celebrate National Caregivers Day, honoring individuals who selflessly provide personal care and physical & emotional support to those who need it most. It especially applies to those caregivers who help our elderly friends, family, and neighbors who require long-term care, in-home care, home health, and hospice. NMCPHC

Today is National Almond Day! Today recognizes the versatile and healthful almond. This delicious nut is native to the M...
02/16/2023

Today is National Almond Day! Today recognizes the versatile and healthful almond. This delicious nut is native to the Middle East and thrives in warm, dry climates with mild winters. Packed with vitamin E, magnesium and fiber, almonds are one of the most heart-healthy foods on the market!

DYK, every two seconds, there is someone in the U.S. who needs blood, which translates to the need for over 41,000 daily...
02/14/2023

DYK, every two seconds, there is someone in the U.S. who needs blood, which translates to the need for over 41,000 daily donations. Today is National Organ Donor Day, and the five main types of donations are organs, tissues, marrow, platelets and blood. In the United States, more than 120,000 people are waiting for a life-saving organ donation.

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