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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 19, 2024

Women’s History Month: ‘Women Who Have Made Great Achievements in Medicine’

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Women’s History Month, observed during March, honors the achievement of women, both past and present, who have helped build and mold society, culture and history. This year’s Department of Defense (DOD) theme for observance is “Women Who Have Made Great Achievements.” Celebrating Women’s History Month, Walter Reed hosts a panel discussion on Tuesday, March 19 at noon in its Memorial Auditorium. U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Melissa Austin, director of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), will moderate the discussion, which will include U.S. Army Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Deydre Teyhen, director of the Defense Health Network National Capital Region. Other panelists will include Ms. Michelle Belton, Senior Executive Service; Professor Dr. Lisa Harris, and Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Erin W. Barger, senior enlisted leader (SEL) in the Directorate of Nursing Services at Walter Reed.

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 14, 2024

Walter Reed Champions Women’s Health During National Endometriosis Awareness Month

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places in the body, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Researchers say it is one of the most common gynecological diseases, and its primary symptoms include pain and infertility.

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 7, 2024

Women’s History Month: ‘Women Who Have Made Great Achievements in Medicine’

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Women’s History Month, observed during March, honors the achievements of women, both past and present, who have helped build and mold culture and society. The Department of Defense’s (DOD) theme for this year’s observance is “Women Who Have Made Great Achievements.”

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.

March 6, 2024

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.