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May 8, 2024

Blessing of the Hands kicks off National Nurses Week at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center kicked off National Nurses Week with its traditional Blessing of the Hands ceremony May 6 at the medical center. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing for her advocacy of better sanitation and the use of statistical data to improve the delivery of care. She is also credited with significantly reducing death rates by improving hygiene and living standards while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War, in which she organized care for wounded soldiers.

May 6, 2024

Walter Reed Hosts Inaugural Healthcare Expo 2024

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — On May 9, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Walter Reed National Military Medical Center will host its first-ever Healthcare Resources Expo in the America Zone, Building 19. This expo aims to provide valuable networking opportunities for staff, patients and their families, face-to-face interactions with medical providers, and a comprehensive look into the services and facilities at Walter Reed.

May 2, 2024

Walter Reed Hosts Second Annual Patient Experience Week

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Chief Experience Office is hosting their second annual Patient Experience Week April 29 – May 3, 2024.

May 1, 2024

Walter Reed Receives Top "A" Grade for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is proud to announce that it has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, May 1, 2024.

April 30, 2024

Walter Reed’s Diabetes Nurse Educator Receives Values in Action Recognition

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Traci M. Carter, the pediatric diabetes nurse educator at Walter Reed National Medical Center and the Alexander T. Augusta Medical Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, recently received a Values in Action award presented by Walter Reed director U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Melissa Austin. Carter’s professionalism and teamwork garnered the trust and respect of her patients and peers, embodying the very spirt of the hospital’s values and mission in delivering patient-centered excellence surmised Austin.

April 29, 2024

Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Converging Past and Present: The Evolution of Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Management

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — By U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Jason Burkes Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Editor’s note: U.S. Navy Capt. Jason Burkes is an oral maxillofacial surgeon at Walter Reed and assistant professor of surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, serving as a reminder of the importance of early detection, education and support for patients with oral cancer.

April 25, 2024

Walter Reed Revives "Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day" Post-Pandemic, Inspiring More than 150 Young Guests

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — After a pause caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center proudly reopened its doors for the much-beloved "Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day" on April 25, 2024.

April 24, 2024

Navy Sailor Strikes a Balance between Military Service at Walter Reed and Miss Maryland Competition

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Harmonizing her dreams of a Navy career and competing in the Miss Maryland competition, Hospitalman Evelyn Johnson is weaving a remarkable tale of courage, aspiration, and resilience. The strong example set by her father and brother ignited a passion within her to stand up and contribute to the nation's safety. Overwhelmed by the sense of pride on her father's return from deployment, Johnson dreamed of emanating the same feelings for her family and future generations.

April 23, 2024

Walter Reed’s Junior Officer of the Quarter Embodies Patient-Centered Excellence

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Faith, Courage, Service, and Honor When you meet U.S. Navy Lt. (Dr.) Kathryn Flynn, you’ll likely observe her embodiment of the Navy's core values of faith, courage, service, and honor. The Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania native attributes much of her success to her parents, who supported her aspirations and encouraged her to pursue her passions athletically and academically.

April 22, 2024

Walter Reed and Leaders from National Capital Region Defense Health Network Conclude Inaugural Joint Financial Assistance and Recovery Mission Seminar

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Leaders from the Defense Health Agency, the National Capital Region (NCR) Defense Health Network, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center concluded a four-day training seminar, the Joint Financial Assistance and Recovery Mission (JFARM), held at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence on April 15 – 18, 2024. e and resource management through comprehensive training and collaborative efforts.