History
Out of a 144-acre area of swamp, sand dunes, and snakes grew Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune over sixty-four years ago. With World War II already engulfing Europe, it became evident that facilities at Quantico and Parris Island were inadequate to meet Marine Corps plans for expansion on the east coast. After detailed reconnaissance, the vicinity of New River, North Carolina was determined to be the most suitable area for all elements of a Marine Division. On 15 February 1941 the Navy Department received approval to construct the East Coast Marine Corps Training Center that is now Camp Lejeune. The peninsula known as Hadnot Point was selected as the site for the original Naval Hospital. Construction that began on 13 March 1942. By June, the first building was substantially complete and was turned over to Captain T. L. Morrow, MC USN, the Prospective Medical Officer in Command. On 30 March 1942, Chief Pharmacist V. M. Coulter, USN reported aboard and began preparing requisitions for the
Specialties
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune offers award-winning health care by the most highly qualified primary care managers, specialty physicians, medical staff, and health care personnel in the country. Our dedicated, multi-disciplinary health care team provides individualized and comprehensive care to all of our beneficiaries by using a combination of traditional medical services, alternative therapies, state-of-the-art technologies and modern drug therapy. Residing on the largest military installation on the East coast, we serve approximately 150,000 active duty military personnel, retirees and family members. Our vision is to be your medical center of choice, and together, we,