Caduceus Medical Symbol - Meaning, History, and Usage in Healthcare #3474931 (License: Personal Use)

This black silhouette depicts the caduceus, a symbolic staff entwined by two serpents and topped with wings, traditionally associated with Hermes (Mercury) in Greek and Roman mythology. Though often mistaken for the Rod of Asclepius (a single serpent on a plain staff), the caduceus has been adopted in modern times-especially in the United States-as a symbol of medicine and healthcare institutions. Its visual clarity and symmetry make it popular in logos, signage, and digital interfaces.

Frequently used on hospital websites, medical software dashboards, health insurance portals, and educational materials to denote medical services or authority; users searching for “medical symbol” or “healthcare logo” often encounter this image.