US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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

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

Did you know? Today happens to be #NavyDay. Today and every day, let's honor our dedicated warfighters across the globe. #ThisIsNavyMedicine

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

⚓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

📅 #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

🫁#BreatheEasy on this #LungHealthDay! Maintain #NavyReadiness by being active, avoid smoking, and getting regular check-ups. #ThisIsNavyMedicine US Navy | Naval Medical Forces Atlantic |

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

💪 #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

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