Articles

April 15, 2025

‘How’ Made It Happen: Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen’s Governance-Driven Approach Propels Transformation Across National Capital Region

BETHESDA, Md. — After nearly two years of visionary leadership, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen relinquished directorship of the Defense Health Network–National Capital Region on April 14, leaving behind a health system that is a benchmark for integration, innovation, and operational readiness within the Military Health System.

April 10, 2025

Walter Reed Unveils Renovated Inpatient Rooms to Enhance Healing for Service Members, Retirees, and Their Families

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has completed a major renovation of its inpatient rooms, introducing modern amenities and enhanced accessibility to better support the healing process for service members, retirees, and their families.

April 9, 2025

Walter Reed Launches RAPTOR Diagnostic Program to Accelerate Operational Readiness

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has launched the Rapid Assessment Program for Tactical Operational Readiness (RAPTOR), a new multidisciplinary diagnostic initiative designed to provide comprehensive evaluations for active duty service members, with a particular focus on rapid return-to-duty cases.

April 2, 2025

Colorectal cancer: Screening saves lives

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — It’s often what you don’t feel that can hurt you. Colorectal cancer is one of those diseases that can develop quietly, without warning signs—until a routine screening changes the course of a life.

March 27, 2025

Walter Reed salutes Medal of Honor recipients

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center — Every patient is special at Walter Reed, but some come to the President’s Hospital with a little more notoriety than others. These include service members who have received the military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor (MoH).

March 26, 2025

Walter Reed Celebrates 5-Year-Old Nolan Rojas During the Ringing of The Bell Ceremony

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Nolan Rojas, 5, rang the bell on Feb. 28 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Department to mark a milestone in his cancer treatment.

March 17, 2025

Walter Reed Expands Patient Transport Services for Beneficiaries

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Military Health System beneficiaries with mobility challenges now have expanded support at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The hospital’s Patient Transport Team provides wheelchair and bed transport services to assist patients in navigating the facility with ease and respect.

March 13, 2025

Top DOD Leaders Address Military Readiness at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — Senior Department of Defense (DoD) officials engaged directly with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center staff during a Senior Leaders Forum on March 7, addressing concerns ranging from military medical readiness to workforce reductions and efficiency improvements.

Feb. 26, 2025

Walter Reed dentists say brush up on oral hygiene

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Dentists from Walter Reed paid visits to Child Development Centers (CDC) throughout the National Capital Region during February to teach children good dental habits.

Feb. 21, 2025

Walter Reed NICU Nurse Finds Rewards in Caring for the ‘Littlest Warriors’

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s own Jenny Vazquez-Robles, who works in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), is one of a team of heroes caring for Walter Reed’s “littlest warriors,” ensuring that premature and full-term babies with complications have the best possible start in life.