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NHCC highlights health hazards of tobacco products
February 28, 2018 — The Naval Health Clinic Charleston's Dental Clinic and Health and Wellness Program discussed the many health hazards associated with using tobacco products at the JB Charleston - Weapons Station during the Great American Spit Out, Feb. 22. MORE

Kia Reese, left, dental hygienist for Naval Health Clinic Charleston's Dental Clinic, and Theresa Wood, director for NHCC’s Health and Wellness Program, educate patrons of the Naval Weapons Station Mini-mart about the many health hazards associated with using tobacco products during the Great American Spit Out Feb. 22. Do you dip but want to quit? If you are interested in stopping the use of tobacco products, visit Naval Health Clinic Charleston's Health and Wellness Clinic or call 843-794-6910 to inquire about quitting. NHCC staff is standing by to help you quit and stay quit.

JB Charleston participates in National Children’s Dental Health Month
February 14, 2017 — February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Developing good habits early in life and teaching children to care for their teeth is essential to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles. A child's primary teeth, sometimes called "baby teeth," are as important as permanent adult teeth. Primary teeth typically begin to appear when an infant is... MORE

Lt. Col. Nathan Schwamburger, 628th Medical Group Dental Clinic chief of dental services, left, sits with Francisco Bartolome, Marrington Elementary School student body president, during a National Children’s Dental Health Month outreach event at Marrington Elementary School, Feb. 10, 2017. Establishing a good dental routine and going to the dentist regularly at an early age can help children develop life-long habits for healthy teeth and gums. The dental clinic will reach out to the Child Development Center, youth center and other schools throughout the month of February to educate children on dental health.