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Federal Offices in the DC area are closed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Walter Reed is open for emergency and inpatient services only. Learn more>>

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Inclement Weather Closure

Applies to: January 7, 2025. Federal Offices in the DC area are closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is open for emergency and inpatient services only. All outpatient clinic appointments and elective surgeries are now canceled. Clinic staff will contact patients to reschedule as soon as possible. Virtual appointments will continue as scheduled unless otherwise notified by your provider. Click image to learn more.

National Day of Mourning, Limited Services on January 9

Limited Services on January 9 for National Day of Mourning

Due to the Executive order establishing January 9 as a National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter, Walter Reed will provide limited services that day.

The Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Education Center is an online educational platform with more than 50,000 resources covering 60 medical topics. The Virtual Education Center puts the power in your hands to research health topics before you talk to your provider.

Visit our new Virtual Education Center!

The Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Education Center is an online educational platform with more than 50,000 resources covering 60 medical topics. The Virtual Education Center puts the power in your hands to research health topics before you talk to your provider.

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WRNMMC News

21-year-old Navy Master-at-Arms Seaman Autumn Henigin and her proud husband, 20-year-old Navy Master-at-Arms Seaman Apprentice Latrell Ross, celebrate the birth of their daughter, Sierra Ross, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Sierra was the first baby of 2025 to be born at the hospital. (photo courtesy Xavier Myrick)

Walter Reed Welcomes First Baby of 2025

“Well, this is a helluva way to start the new year!” declared 21-year-old Navy Master-at-Arms Seaman Autumn Henigin, one day after giving birth to the first baby of 2025 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

U.S. Navy CAPT (Dr.) Melissa Austin (left), director of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and U.S. Army Master Sgt. Joshua Queen, WRNMMC senior enlisted leader, presents Dr. Kelli Bankard with the Army LaFleur Rx Educator Award during Walter Reed's town hall meeting on December 10.

Navy, Army recognize Walter Reed pharmacists

The Navy and Army recently recognized two Walter Reed pharmacists with awards in annual competitions that include nominations from agencies throughout each service.

From left, U.S. Army Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Benjamin Jung, deputy chief of chaplains at Walter Reed, Rabbi Randy Brown, of the Department of Pastoral Care at Walter Reed, U.S. Navy CAPT (Dr.) Melissa Austin, Walter Reed director, U.S. Navy CAPT Juan Rosario, Walter Reed chief of staff, and U.S. Navy Chaplain (CAPT) Chris Hester, chief of chaplains at Walter Reed, participate in a Hanukkah educational program at Walter Reed on Dec. 19.

Walter Reed hosts Hanukkah educational program

Walter Reed hosted a Hanukkah educational program for patients, staff, and visitors on Dec. 19 in the lobby of medical center’s America Building.

U.S. Navy CAPT (Dr.) Melissa Austin, director of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, welcomes Medal of Honor recipients to WRNMMC to visit with patients and staff on Dec. 13, 2024.

Medal of Honor recipients visit patients, staff at Walter Reed

Recipients of the Medal of Honor (MoH), the highest U.S. military decoration, visited patients and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Dec. 13, sharing their stories of selfless service and sacrifice, and thanking current service members for their commitment to duty.

TRICARE News and Updates

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January Is National Radon Action Month: Learn To Manage Risk

The Environmental Protection Agency has designated January as National Radon Action Month, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has chosen the last week of January as Radon Awareness Week. This is the perfect time to think about testing your home for radon.

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Live in the West Region? Provide Your Payment Information to TriWest Now

Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states that moved to the West Region on Jan. 1? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card, you must now securely give your recurring payment information to the West Region contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance.

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Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line

Do you know what to do when you or a family member feel sick, but it’s outside of business hours or it’s the weekend? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help when you need healthcare guidance.

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Preview Four Changes Coming to TRICARE in 2025

With the end of the year approaching, it’s a good time to consider your family’s healthcare needs for the coming year. As you think about things like scheduling preventive care visits and knowing your 2025 TRICARE costs, you should also note some changes coming to TRICARE in 2025.

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