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March 27, 2024
Nutrition benefits of produce come in many forms
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Nutritious fruits and vegetables high in vitamins A, C, and minerals such as calcium and iron, can be found across the store in more than just the fresh produce aisle. Fresh, frozen, canned, and dried fruits and vegetables all have something to offer — all forms are packed with nutrients and should be included in a healthy diet. Checking the label and selecting the healthiest choice in any form goes a long way in promoting good health.
March 20, 2024
Former Walter Reed Navy Nurse and Savage, Minnesota Native Accepted into USU Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — In a significant advancement for military mental health services, U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Lindsay Bender’s demonstrated leadership and empathy through her contributions throughout her military career, and notably at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
March 19, 2024
Walter Reed Promotes Sustainability Through Eco-Friendly Initiatives
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed continues to lead the way in supporting the Defense Health Agency’s Sustainability Initiative by working with vendors to purchase locally, ethically produced products in an all-out effort to support the health of its patients, staff, community and the environment. As a result, the hospital’s Nutrition Services Department strives to save money by reducing food waste and becoming an even better steward of the region’s natural resources.
March 18, 2024
Unlock Your Health by Understanding the Referral Process
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Sometimes, you may need care that your PCM can’t provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. Having a referral can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Referrals can also help reduce the time you need to wait to get specialty care.
March 13, 2024
Walter Reed Celebrates Inaugural In-House Case Management Awareness Day
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's case management team hosted its inaugural Case Management Awareness Day event – an event that would perhaps be hosted during National Case Management Week in October.
March 12, 2024
Walter Reed’s Nurses: Serving the Nation’s Heroes Day or Night with Dignity and Empathy
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — A Hard Day’s Night: Creating a Safe Space for the Nation’s Heroes As the sun sets and the cool wind embraces those headed home after their day shifts, it’s morning for those entering the gates at Walter Reed ready to serve the nation’s heroes and their families as dusk becomes dawn. It’s typical for nurses to work an occasional or regularly schedule night shift. Hospital administrators say these eight-to-twelve-hour blocks usually run between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Those who’ve worked the night shift say it’s a common misconception that night shift nurses aren’t as busy as day shift nurses.
March 11, 2024
Walter Reed doctors credited with saving the life of a gym patron
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — It’s not uncommon to hear about Walter Reed physicians saving lives within the walls of the iconic medical center, but it proved fortunate for one local gym patron suffering from a heart attack that two doctors from “the flagship of military medicine” were also getting in a workout at the same off-base facility on Feb. 25.
March 6, 2024
Walter Reed Forges Ahead, Surpassing 150 Beds Toward a 200-Bed Goal
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has now exceeded 150 inpatient beds, marking significant progress toward their objective of increasing its inpatient bed capacity to 200.
Unlock Your Health: 3 Tips For Managing Your DEERS Record
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When was the last time you checked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) is up to date? If it’s been a while, take time to log in to DEERS and review your information.
Walter Reed Champions Auditory Fitness on World Hearing Day and Beyond
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center joined Department of Defense stakeholders and the global community in championing auditory fitness on World Hearing Day, an annual observance held on March 3rd to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world.