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Brigid Herrick, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's chief experience officer, speaks to Walter Reed’s medical support assistants and front desk staff during their inaugural Human Experience Re-imagined course at Walter Reed in Bethesda, Maryland, Jan. 24, 2024. The newly designed course which is the first-of-its-kind within the Military Health System, was designed and facilitated through the Chief Experience Office, offering five sessions between Jan. 18 and Jan. 31, focusing on improving both the experiences of health care workers and beneficiaries.

Jan. 31, 2024

The Human Experience is Re-imagined at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — More than 100 Walter Reed staff members attended Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s first of its kind “Human Experience Re-imagined” training course, concluding the third training day on Jan. 31. The course was designed and facilitated through the Chief Experience Office, a first within the Military Health System. The newly launched monthly course kicked off with five sessions offered between Jan. 18 and Jan. 31.

MHS Patients Receive Earlier Cancer Diagnoses Than General U.S. Population.

Jan. 29, 2024

Earlier Cancer Diagnoses Inside Military Health System Inspire Public Confidence

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Researchers at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the Murtha Cancer Center Research Program, and the Uniformed Services University (USU) recently published a groundbreaking, collaborative study indicating that cancer patients treated within the Military Health System (MHS) generally received earlier cancer diagnoses than privately insured or Medicaid patients.

Army Capts. (Drs.) Jerry McMurray and Andrew Weskamp (center), from the National Capital Consortium and Walter Reed, hold the 2023 Champion Trophy from the FIT Bowl they earned Nov. 11 during the competition among allergy/immunology fellowship programs from across the country held in Anaheim, California.

Jan. 24, 2024

Allergy/Immunology fellows from Walter Reed come out on top in FIT Bowl

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The FIT Bowl is one the most anticipated events every year during the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting. During the most recent bowl, which celebrated its 32nd anniversary, fellows from Walter Reed walked away with the first-place trophy in the fast-paced, fun “College Bowl” style game contested before a live, enthusiastic audience. Army Capts. (Drs.) Andrew Weskamp and Jeremy McMurray, from the National Capital Consortium (NCC) Allergy and Immunology Fellowship program, finished first in the competition among fellows-in-training (FIT) held in Anaheim, California on Nov. 11. The NCC includes graduate medical education (GME) programs at Walter Reed, Uniformed Services University, Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and other military health-care training program in the region.

Walter Reed’s Pediatric Sedation Unit team members include (from left) Pediatric Intensivist Army Maj. (Dr.) Benjamin Garren, Medical Support Administrator Angel Morton-Jones, Registered Nurse Maribeth Petit, Service Chief Pediatric Sedation Unit Susan Kline, and Pediatric Intensivist Army Col. (Dr.) Jennifer Kicker, medical director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Sedation Services.

Jan. 22, 2024

Pediatric Sedation Unit makes a difference in the care of children at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — “Children are not merely ‘little adults.’ There are unique physiological and maturational changes that occur with age. There is also no one-size-fits-all approach to medications for children. Children are constantly growing, and so their medication doses are given based on their bodyweight and repeated as needed to achieve the desired effect in the safest manner.” Army Col. (Dr.) Jennifer Kicker, medical director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Sedation Services at Walter Reed, shared that professional knowledge in explaining the mission of the Pediatric Sedation Unit (PSU).

Army Maj. (Dr.) Christopher Stark (with backpack), a neonatology fellow at Walter Reed, joins with other military providers during training in military-specific transport for neonates at the Conference on Military Perinatal Research (COMPRA) in San Antonio in November.

Jan. 18, 2024

Physicians of the nation’s youngest warriors present research work at pediatric conference

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed provides safe and quality care to all its beneficiaries, including the youngest warriors – children of the men and women who serve in uniform. To provide the best care, those who treat Walter Reed’s young patients receive world-class training and conduct innovative research in pediatrics.

January is National Blood Donor Month, an observance to encourage people to consider donating blood and blood products.

Jan. 17, 2024

National Blood Donor Month highlights vital need for donations

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — January is National Blood Donor Month, an observance to encourage people to consider donating blood and platelets, explained Navy Lt. Michelle Wallace, director of the Armed Services Blood Bank Center – National Capital Region, located on Naval Support Activity Bethesda, home to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Walter Reed's Sustainability Team excels in meeting the Defense Health Agency's vision for promoting greenspaces and using more eco-friendly products.

Jan. 10, 2024

Walter Reed Gains New Momentum in 2024 Supporting the Defense Health Agency’s Sustainability Initiative

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — A new generation of leaders committed to sustainability takes the helm at Walter Reed, anxiously accepting the invitation from the Defense Health Agency to find creative solutions to creating greenspace, managing hospital resources and disposing of waste in more environmentally friendly forms.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center exercise therapist Travis Combest, Ph.D., demonstrates the proper technique for doing arm curls. Combest stresses that the new year is a great time to improve your health and fitness, and that you "CAN" do it with a focus on Consistency, Accountability, and New (trying "new" exercises).

Jan. 8, 2024

A New Year, A New You: Exercising 'CAN' help you do it!

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — A new year is a great time to improve your health and fitness. You CAN do it! This new year, when working on your fitness resolutions, remember this phrase, “You CAN do it!” The acronym CAN means Consistency, Accountability, and New (exercises).

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center director U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Melissa Austin presented a gift basket to Hector and Angelina Navarro to commemorate the birth of their son Azarias, the first baby born in the hospital in 2024.

Jan. 4, 2024

Walter Reed Director Shares Joy with Family of the Hospital’s 2024 First Born

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center proudly announces the birth of Azarias Navarro, the first baby born in the hospital in 2024. In a time-honored tradition, Walter Reed director U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Melissa Austin presented a gift basket to the Navarro family to commemorate the milestone. Jan. 4, 2024.

Walter Reed nursing team, led by Army Col. Wendy Woodall, chief nurse, recently recognized former Army Sgt. Brandon Keller (left), a licensed practical nurse, as its December 2023 DAISY Award honoree. Although Keller, who served on 5 Center, recently transitioned out of the Army, the Walter Reed nursing team virtually presented him the award in December.

Jan. 3, 2024

Walter Reed nursing team recognizes former member with the DAISY Award

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed’s Directorate for Nursing recognized former Army Sgt. Brandon Keller, a licensed practical nurse, as its December 2023 DAISY Award honoree.

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