Articles

Nov. 24, 2025

For a Walter Reed breast cancer survivor, a second opinion meant a new beginning

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — When U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer “MAD” Cowie received a normal mammogram in March 2023, she recalled that there were “no red flags or warning signs” for the mass that she would discover four months later while changing to go swimming.

Nov. 20, 2025

Walter Reed recognizes extraordinary nurse with DAISY Award

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Excellence, integrity and compassion are Walter Reed’s values, and the medical center’s nursing team exhibits these qualities day in and day out.

Nov. 19, 2025

Physical and Adaptive Therapy Provide a Better Quality of Life for Wounded Warriors at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — The Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center held “Spirit Week” during the last week of October as part of its adaptive reconditioning program. The week featured daily physical fitness competitions such as pickle ball, volleyball, and basketball, and team building exercises like “Draw your Squad Leader,” group problem solving, and a pumpkin painting contest. Spirit Week is a great way to build morale for those in the SRU, focusing on physical and cognitive activities, and is for Army Soldiers in recovery.

Nov. 17, 2025

Walter’s Way: A New Path to Easier, More Personal Care at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has launched Walter’s Way, a new approach to patient care designed to make scheduling appointments easier, faster, and more personal for active-duty service members, retirees, and their families.

Sept. 30, 2025

Walter Reed Announces Seasonal Vaccination Campaign

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center begins its annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign in October and November for TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries.

Sept. 29, 2025

Navy SG Recognizes Walter Reed, NMRTC Bethesda for Health Promotion

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — The Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy, Rear Adm. Darin K. Via, recently recognized Walter Reed and Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Bethesda as a 2024 Navy Surgeon General’s (SG) Blue H Gold Star Award Winner for Health Promotion and Wellness, earning the Blue H flag and ribbon.

Sept. 23, 2025

Art Therapy Helps Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Patients Navigate Their Treatment

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — A determined young woman powerfully kicks “Cancer,” delivering it a crumbling blow.

Sept. 22, 2025

Walter Reed Performs First TAMBE Procedure, Expands Vascular Surgery Capabilities

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) has successfully completed its first Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (TAMBE) procedure, a groundbreaking advancement in vascular surgery for Department of Defense patients.

Sept. 18, 2025

From Prostate Cancer to Peak Performance: Survivor Prepares to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Morrow knows what it means to face an uphill climb and come out on top.

Sept. 16, 2025

Walter Reed’s Simulation Center Brings Realism to Medical Training

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Step inside the Simulation Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and you might think you’ve entered a real operating room. State-of-the-art medical monitors, instruments, and equipment fill the space. The only thing missing is a live patient — though the life-like mannequin lying on the operating table comes close.