Articles

Dec. 12, 2023

Highlighting Seasonal Affective Disorder and the Power of Morale Visits at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center remains an advocate for raising awareness. Walter Reed's clinical psychologist, Dr. Kalim A. Alcover-Pabon, reiterates the resources available to beneficiaries, adding how companionship plays a part in coping with SAD.

Dec. 11, 2023

Walter Reed team designs online fluoroscopy course for patient, staff safety

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — “The Defense Health Agency (DHA) requires mandatory training for all fluoroscopy operators, supervisors, practitioners, and prescribers who operate, prescribe, or supervise fluoroscopy, guided medical procedures,” said Crystal A. Green, Ph.D., a diagnostic medical physicist in the Department of Public Health-Radiation Safety Division at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). Green and her colleagues recently designed a course now on Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) focused on fluoroscopy.

Dec. 7, 2023

The Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies Reaccredits Walter Reed’s Department of Blood Services

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) recently reaccredited the Blood Services Department at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) after conducting a year-long document review and recent on-site visit.

Dec. 6, 2023

Army nurse “hooked on” ultramarathoning

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Perseverance. That’s what it takes to complete an ultramarathon. Army 1st Lt. Grace Ennis, a nurse on 3 Center at Walter Reed, has completed four of them in the brief period of time she’s been tackling the long-distance running events.

Dec. 4, 2023

Walter Reed Reopens Renowned 4 East Medical Unit After State-of-the-Art Updates

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) proudly announces the reopening of the 4 East medical unit, renowned for its role in saving the lives of 17 Afghani trauma patients and more than 100 COVID-19 patients during the height of the pandemic.

Nov. 30, 2023

Walter Reed’s Café 8901 Remains Open for Business Amid Kitchen Upgrades

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Café 8901, the main dining facility at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, remains open for business, amid kitchen repairs.

Nov. 29, 2023

Army Captain Veronica Wright: A Leader Working to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Military Health

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Army CPT Veronica Wright is paving a commendable path for her military career. Currently in her fourth year of the Combined Internal Medicine and Psychiatry Residency Program, Wright holds not one, but two key roles. She is both the Chief Resident of her program and also presides as the chairperson of the Graduate Medical Education Committee's (GMEC) Sub-Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Nov. 28, 2023

College of American Pathologists Re-accredits Walter Reed's Department of Pathology

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The College of American Pathologists (CAP) recently reaccredited the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) after an extensive document review and an on-site visit by some of the country's best pathologists. It's all part of a process every two years to ensure that CAP-certified labs meet strenuous public safety and medical excellence standards.

Nov. 27, 2023

American Red Cross Holidays for Heroes accepting donations for troops

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Even heroes need a boost, and during the holidays, many people wonder if the military and their families are feeling supported. If you’d like to show your appreciation for these individuals, the American Red Cross is ready to help you make a difference. You can send small donations of toiletries, low-value gift cards for chain restaurants and entertainment (such as iTunes, Google, Amazon), individually wrapped snacks, new clothing items, and other items to servicemembers and their families.

Nov. 21, 2023

Raising awareness about pancreatic cancer

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, observed to draw attention to the cancer that’s estimated to claim more than 50,000 lives in the United States this year. The National Cancer Institute also estimates there will be more than 64,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer diagnosed in the U.S. during 2023.