Articles

Jan. 7, 2026

Walter Reed Neurosurgery Expands First-Class Care with VA Referrals

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — For Sarah Thompson, a future with less pain felt like distant hope. Suffering from spondylolisthesis, a painful slippage of a vertebral body, Thompson endured chronic back pain, severe radiating leg pain, and weakness in her foot.

Jan. 6, 2026

Walter’s Way: Early Data and Feedback Show Positive Trends

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is seeing early gains from Walter’s Way, a new access-to-care model designed to make it easier for patients to get the right care at the right time. While the initiative is still being evaluated, early data and feedback suggest the changes are improving patient experience, appointment access, and clinic efficiency.

Jan. 5, 2026

Walter Reed caregiver becomes Walter Reed care receiver

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — A Walter Reed doctor and his family recently became patients at the hospital where he serves, relying on the medical center’s presidential care during a life-threatening event.

Jan. 2, 2026

Walter Reed Welcomes First Baby of the New Year

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center proudly welcomed the first baby of the new year born at the hospital on Jan. 1, 2026.

Dec. 29, 2025

Walter’s Way: Transforming Primary Care

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — When patients call Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Primary Care Department, they now have a simplified system. Through Walter’s Way, a new “one-call solution” initiative, patients can reach their care team directly, get advice from a nurse, schedule appointments, and even request prescription renewals, all in one call.

Dec. 18, 2025

Cancer summit at Walter Reed focuses on prevention, warrior readiness

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — The John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the Department of War’s only Center of Excellence for cancer care, recently hosted its 2025 Cancer Prevention Summit at the medical center.

Dec. 17, 2025

Walter Reed Provides Tips on How to Beat Holiday Stress

While the holidays can be a joyful time, they can also bring stress and depression for many individuals as they balance work, family, and personal responsibilities.

Dec. 16, 2025

Walter Reed Offers Rare Pelvic Floor Therapy Expertise in the National Capital Region

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — For patients living with pain, leakage, or other pelvic health challenges, finding the right help can be life changing. At Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, that help comes from dedicated pelvic floor physical therapists in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Dec. 11, 2025

Walter’s Way: Shaping Care Through Your Feedback

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s new approach to medical care begins with Walter’s Way and continues with the voices of those who use it every day. This model is transforming the patient and staff experience through improved flexibility, easier access to care, and a renewed focus on whole-person wellness.

Dec. 9, 2025

Walter Reed provides individualized management care for those with diabetes

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Diabetes can impact military readiness, potentially preventing the deployment of a service member if the condition is not properly managed, which is why Walter Reed provides presidential care for those diagnosed with it.