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May 15, 2024
Unlock Your Health by Getting Vaccinated
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Getting vaccinated is one of the most effective and easy things you can do to prevent diseases, serious illness, and disability. It’s easy to get your free vaccines at military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region.
Mental Health Awareness Month: You are not alone; reach out for help
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — This year marks the 75th anniversary of Mental Health Awareness Month, observed during May and established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness.
May 14, 2024
Medical researchers present work at Walter Reed's annual symposiums
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Researchers at Walter Reed carrying on the distinguished medical legacies of Robert A. Phillips (RAP) and Bailey K. Ashford (BKA), presented their investigative projects to judges during the annual research competitions hosted by the medical center’s Department of Research Programs (DRP) on May 6.
May 13, 2024
Walter Reed Celebrate Nurses with Facility Dog Therapy Painting Event
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — In a week-long celebration of events, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center brought together nurses and Walter Reed facility dogs in a heartwarming activity, therapy painting on May 10, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Walter Reed Hosts Inaugural Healthcare Resources Expo to Empower Patients and Engage Providers
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Healing the nation’s heroes and their families provided the inspirational backdrop for launching Healthcare Resources Expo, an inaugural wellness symposium held on May 9 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The expo featured medical providers from the President’s Hospital and partners from the Defense Health Agency’s National Capital Region (NCR).
Poster competitions kick off 2024 Research & Innovation Month at Walter Reed
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Research focused on improving the care of Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries was highlighted during the two-day poster competition, May 1-2, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as part of its Department of Research Program’s (DRP) 16th Annual Research and Innovation Month observance.
May 6, 2024
Walter Reed Hosts Inaugural Healthcare Expo 2024
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — On May 9, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Walter Reed National Military Medical Center will host its first-ever Healthcare Resources Expo in the America Zone, Building 19. This expo aims to provide valuable networking opportunities for staff, patients and their families, face-to-face interactions with medical providers, and a comprehensive look into the services and facilities at Walter Reed.
May 2, 2024
Walter Reed Hosts Second Annual Patient Experience Week
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Chief Experience Office is hosting their second annual Patient Experience Week April 29 – May 3, 2024.
May 1, 2024
Walter Reed Receives Top "A" Grade for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is proud to announce that it has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, May 1, 2024.
April 30, 2024
Walter Reed’s Diabetes Nurse Educator Receives Values in Action Recognition
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Traci M. Carter, the pediatric diabetes nurse educator at Walter Reed National Medical Center and the Alexander T. Augusta Medical Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, recently received a Values in Action award presented by Walter Reed director U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Melissa Austin. Carter’s professionalism and teamwork garnered the trust and respect of her patients and peers, embodying the very spirt of the hospital’s values and mission in delivering patient-centered excellence surmised Austin.