Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command

Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command Welcome to the official page of the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command. Our vision is Protection through Prevention.
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We execute the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health mission through supporting the health readiness of our 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. 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 the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES:

Welcome to the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command page managed by our Headquarters Public Affairs Officer. This page is intended to provide updated information on our mission, capabilities, and people. We also provide practical public health information that can be shared. While this is an open forum, it's also a family-friendly one, so please keep your comments and wall posts CLEAN and free from profanity. NOTE: Comments and posts that do not adhere to the following guidelines will be removed or hidden. Continual violation of these guidelines will result in being blocked from this platform:

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World Malaria Day highlights the global effort to prevent, control, and ultimately eliminate malaria, a mosquito-borne d...
04/25/2026

World Malaria Day highlights the global effort to prevent, control, and ultimately eliminate malaria, a mosquito-borne disease that continues to kill approximately 600,000 people every year, and sickens hundreds of millions more.

Sailors, Marines, and our Joint partners operate in malarious areas throughout the world, and preventing malaria and other vector-borne diseases is critical to ensuring the readiness of our forces. Through pre-deployment preparation, surveillance and other vector control activities, malaria prevention medicines, treated uniforms, and other bite prevention measures, the Navy and Marine Corps reduce the risk of malaria and other vector-borne diseases in our operational forces – and keep them ready for the fight!

Learn more:

https://ph.health.mil/topics/entomology/pur/Pages/DoD-Insect-Repellent-System.aspx

https://www.cdc.gov/malaria/about/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/travel-associated-infections-diseases/malaria.html

World Immunization Week highlights the critical role vaccines have played in significantly reducing the burden of diseas...
04/24/2026

World Immunization Week highlights the critical role vaccines have played in significantly reducing the burden of disease on individuals and communities globally.

Since General Washington first ordered inoculation of the Continental Army in February 1777, American military forces have been protected by immunization for nearly 250 years. Vaccines continue to protect American forces, preventing adenovirus and severe influenza infection in our training commands, and protecting operational forces against mumps, yellow fever, and other vaccine-preventable diseases that hurt the readiness of our fighting forces.

By keeping up-to-date on recommended immunizations, we protect ourselves, our families, our communities, and those we serve alongside – and keep the American military ready to fight!

April marks the anniversaries of several important events in U.S. military history.  From the start of the Civil War in ...
04/13/2026

April marks the anniversaries of several important events in U.S. military history. From the start of the Civil War in 1861, to the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, these events have shaped our Armed Forces and those who have served, then and now.

The Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command honors the service and sacrifice of the many Americans who have contributed to our nation’s defense across generations, across the world.

National Public Health Week highlights the critical role public health plays in protecting and improving the health of o...
04/06/2026

National Public Health Week highlights the critical role public health plays in protecting and improving the health of our communities and, in the Navy and Marine Corps, our Sailors, Marines, civilian employees, and families.

The Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command is the Navy’s premier public health and preventive medicine organization, and we consider public health an integral part of force health protection, essential to mission readiness. Our commands – and our preventive medicine partners in Navy and Marine Corps operational forces and hospitals – work every day to prevent disease, promote healthy environments, and protect the health of Sailors, Marines, and their families worldwide.

This week, we recognize the many active-duty, reserve, and civilian professionals across Navy and Marine Corps Preventive Medicine and public health whose work safeguards our force and strengthens the health of the nation.

On April 1, 2026, the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC) celebrated the 133rd birthday of U...
04/02/2026

On April 1, 2026, the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC) celebrated the 133rd birthday of United States Navy Chief Petty Officers, honoring those leaders who form the backbone of the Navy.

Chief Petty Officers embody the Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and commitment. Through their leadership, mentorship, and technical expertise, they prepare Sailors to meet the challenges of today’s operational environment and keep our Fleet and Fleet Marine Force mission ready.

The NMCFHPC proudly recognizes all Navy Chiefs and particularly honors those whose leadership strengthens Navy Medicine’s mission – protecting the health of Sailors, Marines, and their families – anytime, anywhere.

Navy Chief, Navy Pride!

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the health risks of excessive alcohol use and its impa...
04/01/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the health risks of excessive alcohol use and its impact on mission readiness.

Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system, increase the risk of illness, affect the body’s ability to absorb important nutrients, and impair physical and cognitive function – all of which can degrade readiness.

Stay ready for the fight. If you choose to drink, do so responsibly and always have a plan to get home safely.

Learn more: https://ownyourlimits.org/about-us/

Operational readiness depends on early detection and proactive disease prevention. In recognition of World Tuberculosis ...
03/24/2026

Operational readiness depends on early detection and proactive disease prevention. In recognition of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command highlights the importance of TB surveillance, risk awareness, and early intervention to protect deployed forces and maintain mission capability.

TB remains a global health concern in many regions where Sailors and Marines operate. If you travel to or operate in high-risk areas, monitor for symptoms such as persistent cough, fever, night sweats, fatigue, or unexplained weight loss, and seek medical evaluation if exposure or symptoms occur.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. A reminder that colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable ca...
03/19/2026

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. A reminder that colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when detected early through routine screening – yet it is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening beginning at age 45 for adults at average risk. Screening can detect colon cancer early, often before symptoms appear and before the cancer can spread.

Talk to your healthcare provider about when to get screened and encourage your shipmates and family members to do the same. Early detection saves lives.

The Navy Bloodborne Infection Management Center (NBIMC), a subordinate element of the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health...
03/18/2026

The Navy Bloodborne Infection Management Center (NBIMC), a subordinate element of the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command, manages the bloodborne pathogen screening program for the Department of the Navy (DoN), ensuring force-wide testing and management of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.

Through oversight of testing delivery, reporting, and compliance, as well as policy development and coordination across the DoN and Military Health System, NBIMC significantly impacts the readiness, assignability, and deployability of Sailors and Marines worldwide.

For the full story please visit https://www.dvidshub.net/news/560830/navy-bloodborne-infection-management-center-ensuring-force-readiness-through-bloodborne-pathogen-screening-across-fleet-and-fleet-marine-force.

Operational readiness depends on sound decision-making, physical fitness, and responsible choices. In recognition of Nat...
03/16/2026

Operational readiness depends on sound decision-making, physical fitness, and responsible choices. In recognition of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, March 16-22, the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command highlights the importance of understanding how substance misuse can impact individual performance, unit safety, and mission effectiveness.

Substance misuse can:
• Impair judgement, coordination, and reaction time
• Increase risk of accidents, injuries, and disciplinary consequences
• Negatively affect mental health, long-term wellness, and deployability

Understanding the risks associated with alcohol and drug misuse supports informed decision-making and helps maintain a culture of accountability and resilience across the Fleet and Fleet Marine Force. Educational and prevention resources are available for Department of the Navy personnel at: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Support-Services/Culture-Resilience/Drug-Alcohol-Deterrence/Publications-Resources/Prevention-Toolkit/.

Stay informed. Make responsible choices. Support your shipmates.

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Portsmouth, VA

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Wednesday 6am - 6pm
Thursday 6am - 6pm
Friday 6am - 6pm

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