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Nov. 15, 2023

Defense Health Agency's Sustainability Initiative Thrives at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — On a picturesque fall day on Walter Reed’s campus, Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen run laps around the track encircling a serene pond in front of the iconic tower designed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Meanwhile, patients, accompanied by their caretakers, stroll through the hospital grounds, embarking on a journey toward improved health and well-being. As stewards of this historic campus, stakeholders connected with the Defense Health Agency’s Sustainability Initiative meet periodically to develop plans to preserve historic buildings on base while building new, state-of-the-art facilities to advance medical care for our nation’s service members.

Nov. 14, 2023

National Radiologic Technology Week celebrates behind-the-scenes heroes impacting health care

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — National Radiologic Technology Week, observed annually during the week with Nov. 8, celebrates the heroes behind the scenes who play a huge role in the safe, quality health care delivered at Walter Reed and other medical facilities. This year, NRTW is celebrated Nov. 5-11.

Nov. 13, 2023

Walter Reed Hearing Scientist Selected as a 2023 Presidential Rank Award Winner

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced today that Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s (WRNMMC) Dr. Douglas S. Brungart has been recognized as a recipient of the 2023 Presidential Rank Award (PRA), one of the most prestigious awards in Federal government service. The award recognizes the important contributions of public servants across the federal government as determined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Nov. 13, 2023

Former Washington Capitals Team Pup Joins Walter Reed’s Facility Dog Team

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Washington Capitals National Hockey League players Nic Dowd and Beck Malenstyn came to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) for the enlistment ceremony of K-9 Biscuit on Nov. 7, held in front of the medical center’s historic Tower.

Nov. 8, 2023

Walter Reed Hearing Scientist Wins 2023 Prestigious Presidential Rank Award

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — When Dr. Douglas S. Brungart, Ph.D., the Chief Scientist of the National Military Audiology and Speech Pathology Center (NMASC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) learned he had won a prestigious 2023 Presidential Rank Award for his leadership, contributions, and relentless commitment to public service, he was joyfully astonished.

Nov. 7, 2023

Walter Reed and American Red Cross in the National Capital Region Gear up for Annual Holidays for Heroes Program

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The time-honored bond between the American public and the military is celebrated and reinforced with the American Red Cross, the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region's annual Holidays for Heroes initiative. During the holiday season, it provides an opportunity for individuals and organizations to extend their gratitude and support to the local military communities.

Nov. 6, 2023

Sarah Bernstein: Illuminating the Path of Nursing with Kindness

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — In the corridors of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), a nurse quietly goes about her duties, but the story of her journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Sarah Bernstein, RN, MS, AOCN, stands as a beacon of unwavering dedication and compassionate care for her patients. Her 37-year-long career is a testament to the transformative power of a nurse, and her path to nursing is rooted in a moment of clarity that forever changed the course of her life.

Nov. 2, 2023

Walter Reed Hosts Transplant Summit to Foster Greater Collaboration Among Health Care Providers Domestically and Internationally

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted a transplant summit featuring surgeons from the Defense Health Agency community, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), and the private sector, all sharing insights on saving more lives by creating a larger network of potential organ donors.

Nov. 1, 2023

Annual Multiple Myeloma Lecture Sheds Light on Ongoing Battle Against Cancer

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Director of Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma and associate director for the Multiple Myeloma Clinical Research Program at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Clifton Mo was the guest speaker during the John P. Murtha Cancer Center’s (MCC) annual Multiple Myeloma Lecture at Walter Reed on Oct. 27. The MCC is the Department of Defense’s only Cancer Center of Excellence. The annual lecture is named for Michael Sheehan, the former assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict during the Obama administration, and coordinator for counterterrorism during the Clinton administration. He was also a distinguished chair at West Point and a terrorist analyst for NBC News.

Oct. 31, 2023

Walter Reed’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Dresses Babies for First Halloween

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Inside Walter Reed’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), newborn babies bedecked in festive costumes smiled for their parents and nurses, clamoring for lunch and a Halloween treat. Today’s “Trick or Treat” extravaganza, organized by the NICU’s “Sunshine Committee” celebrates milestones for all to enjoy.