symbol of health Logos and Brands
Medical and health symbols, from the caduceus to the red cross and the bowl with a snake, define the theme of the “Symbol of Health” section. The rod of Asclepius (a single snake entwined around a staff) is the correct medical symbol. In contrast, the caduceus of Hermes (two snakes and wings) is mistakenly used by many American organizations. The red cross, protected by the Geneva Convention, the red crescent, and the red crystal represent humanitarian medicine. The six-pointed Star of Life marks emergency services. The logos in this section feature visual symbols associated with healing for centuries, as well as the brands of medical organizations that use these archetypes.