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June 8, 2023

Walter Reed doctor named Navy’s Early Career Psychiatrist of the Year

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — “The platform for practicing as a military psychiatrist is diverse. A day could consist of treating patients in many settings, such as inpatient and outpatients, attending meetings with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the missions are being optimized, and mentoring enlisted staff as well as teaching trainees,” shared Navy Lt. Cmdr. (Dr.) Eric Serpico.

June 8, 2023

Overcoming the odds: A celebration of cancer survivorship at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center celebrated life during the two-day Cancer Survivorship Days Celebration, June 5-6.

June 7, 2023

Walter Reed revives Cancer Survivorship Days two-day event

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center wrapped up Cancer Survivorship Days event, a two-day celebration of life for cancer survivors and their families.

June 7, 2023

Campbell becomes Walter Reed’s new director for education, training and research

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Wesley Campbell recently became the new director for Education, Training and Research (DETR) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

June 1, 2023

Murtha Cancer Center hosts annual Skin Cancer Summit

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, the only Department of Defense Cancer Center of Excellence in the Military Health System, hosted its annual Skin Cancer Summit virtually on May 25. May is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month.

May 30, 2023

Walter Reed recognizes research award winners

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Today’s medical breakthroughs began with research, many with roots in military medicine. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center celebrated recent research work produced by members of its health care team who continue the legacy of advancing health care through safe and quality investigative work.

May 30, 2023

Walter Reed NICoE introduces Dance Movement Therapy for Service Members

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) hosted a Dance Movement Therapy class Friday, May 26. The class, a pioneering blend of rehabilitative treatment and Pacific Island dances provides a unique therapeutic approach to addressing service members' physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs.

May 30, 2023

Walter Reed recognized for sustainability efforts

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center received the Greenhealth Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation's leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care. The award was presented during the CleanMed 2023 Conference, held May 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

May 30, 2023

Researchers from Walter Reed shine in Navy-wide competition

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Researchers from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earned top awards in the 38th Annual Navy-wide Academic Research Competition held May 16 at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC), Portsmouth, Virginia.

May 30, 2023

Walter Reed’s Human Research Protection Program re-accredited

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Research is a foundation of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and essential to that research are human subjects. They help answer questions about biomedical or behavioral interventions, including new treatments, such as novel vaccines, drugs, dietary choices, dietary supplements, and medical devices, and known interventions that warrant further study and comparison.