On #NationalStrokeDay, early action maintains warfighter health and readiness. ⚓Focus on taking steps, such as regular exercise, eating fruits and vegetables, and maintaining a healthy weight to reduce your risk! #StrokeAwareness #ThisIsNavyMedicine US Navy | Naval Medical Forces Atlantic
US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Armed Forces
Falls Church, Virginia 11,671 followers
Ensuring a medically ready force and a ready medical force!
About us
The Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is the headquarters for the Navy Medicine enterprise. Under the leadership of Rear Adm. Darin K. Via, Navy Acting Surgeon General, BUMED, Navy Medicine ensures Sailors, Marines and their families and retirees are healthy, ready and on the job – be it on land or sea. Located at the Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ) in Falls Church, Virginia, BUMED develops policy and guidance and manage manpower, personnel and resources throughout Navy Medicine to ensure its vision for safe, patient and family-centered care is delivered globally.
- Website
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https://www.med.navy.mil
External link for US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
- Industry
- Armed Forces
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Falls Church, Virginia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Medicine, Surgery, Military, Navy, and Maritime
Locations
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Primary
7700 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, Virginia 22042, US
Employees at US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Updates
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Learn more on how Galveston native Capt. Matthew Loe's visit back to his hometown of Galveston during #NavyWeek shaped his US Navy career in nursing. #NavyNurse #ThisIsNavyMedicine #NavyOutreach
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Did you know? Today happens to be #NavyDay. Today and every day, let's honor our dedicated warfighters across the globe. #ThisIsNavyMedicine
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Happy #NationalPharmacyWeek! 💊 #NavyMedicine honors our pharmacists and pharmacy teams for their dedication to safe, effective care. Your expertise ensures our forces stay healthy and mission ready. Thank you for all you do! ⚓ #ThisIsNavyMedicine US Navy | Naval Medical Forces Atlantic
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⚓Today, we honor all who are deployed or have been deployed in service to our country, delivering power for peace – always ready to fight and win alongside our allies and partners. Thank you for your strength, courage, and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedom. #NationalDayoftheDeployed #DayoftheDeployed #ThisIsNavyMedicine
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📅 #OTD 80 years ago, #NavyMedicine personnel adapted quickly and worked tirelessly throughout the #BattleofLeyteGulf to save lives and provide critical care. The legacy of our medical professionals during this pivotal moment in history truly serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of service and dedication that has defined our service. #ThisIsNavyMedicine #NavyHistory US Navy | Naval Medical Forces Atlantic | Naval History and Heritage Command
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🫁#BreatheEasy on this #LungHealthDay! Maintain #NavyReadiness by being active, avoid smoking, and getting regular check-ups. #ThisIsNavyMedicine US Navy | Naval Medical Forces Atlantic |
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Today, during U.S. Fleet Forces Command's Sailor For A Day program, journalists from across the country experienced firsthand aviation water survival training at Navy Medicine Operational Training Command's detachment in Norfolk. 🦺 Students are provided safe, effective, fleet relevant aviation survival and human performance training focused on preventing the next mishap and increasing survivability. #NavyReadiness #ThisIsNavyMedicine #NavalSafety
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💪 #NavyMedicine stands strong for #MensBreastCancerAwarenessWeek and recognizes the importance of health and readiness of our warfighters. ⚓Early detection saves lives—know the signs, do self-checks, and seek care if needed. #ThisIsNavyMedicine #BreastCancerAwareness US Navy | Naval Medical Forces Atlantic
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Today, Chief Hospital Corpsman Holden Roberts, assigned to Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, explains the first aid station for the 2024 Scout Day during a community outreach event at the National Museum of Health and Medicine. #NavyOutreach #ThisIsNavyMedicine