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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.

Jan. 2, 2024

Turning New Year’s Resolutions into New Me Success Stories

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The World Is Your Oyster For centuries, we have been inspired by the immortal words of William Shakespeare: “The World Is Your Oyster.” It’s a subtle call to action to make our aspirations more than lofty goals but the rewards of a life well-lived. By taking the time to prioritize and commit to our highest ideals and trying to achieve those milestones, each of us can live a more fulfilling and engaging life.

Dec. 28, 2023

The Art of Healing: Creating A Safe Space for Pediatric Cancer Patients

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — A Voyage of Discovery Like most aspiring artists, Sara C. Cantrell envisioned creating paintings, drawings, and sculptures that provoked curiosity and conversations. Seeking to make a career of her artistic talent – and leaning towards a career as an academic, she earned a bachelor’s in fine art from The South Carolina School of Arts at Anderson University and a master’s in art therapy from George Washington University.

Dec. 27, 2023

Walter Reed’s Nursing Wound Care Team Wins 2023 Defense Health Agency Award

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center proudly announces that its Nursing Wound Care team won a prestigious 2023 Ready Reliable Care (RRC) High Reliability Organization (HRO) Award for their performance improvement project titled “Reduction of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries.”

Dec. 26, 2023

Walter Reed Child Life Specialist Champions Pediatric Care Patients’ Special Needs

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Child Life Specialists: Fostering Trust and Resilience Bringing joy, comfort and good cheer to children is not just a seasonal commitment but the realization of a life-long dream for Joseph Bauer, a child life specialist in the Pediatric Department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Dec. 21, 2023

Patients rate Walter Reed providers high

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Four Walter Reed specialty care providers are listed among the Military Health System’s (MHS) Joint Outpatient Experience Survey’s (JOES) Best of the Best in its 2023 fourth-quarter report (October to December) recently released by MHS officials.

Dec. 19, 2023

Lung cancer, Murtha Cancer Center, Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Murtha Cancer Center (MCC), the only Department of Defense Cancer Center of Excellence, hosted its 2023 Lung Cancer Summit at Walter Reed on Dec. 12.

Dec. 18, 2023

Three Walter Reed Airmen Honored with Air Force District of Washington Medical Service Award

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Three distinguished Walter Reed Air Force team members were announced as recipients of the 2023 Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) Medical Service Awards.

Dec. 14, 2023

Adolescent and Young Adult medicine doctors share a love of caring for beneficiaries

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — If there is a common thread that runs through the physicians who practice in the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Medicine Clinic at Walter Reed, it’s a love and passion for the care of youth.

Dec. 13, 2023

Walter Reed’s Department of Pediatrics Wins Multiple Awards at 2023 AAP National Conference & Exhibition

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) proudly announces that ten current residents, fellows, faculty, and alums received awards at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference recently held in Washington, D.C.