09/22/2026
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s Visiting Nurse Program provides free health education, medical assessments and support for active-duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps families across the country.
Led by registered nurses, the initiative takes a medical approach to postpartum transitions by conducting home visits, checking infant development, monitoring parent recovery and screening for perinatal mood disorders.
Last year, the three visiting nurses serving the Hampton Roads region conducted 1,637 patient contacts and hosted dozens of breastfeeding classes for military members and their dependents.
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