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From left, U.S. Army Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Benjamin Jung, deputy chief of chaplains at Walter Reed, Rabbi Randy Brown, of the Department of Pastoral Care at Walter Reed, U.S. Navy CAPT (Dr.) Melissa Austin, Walter Reed director, U.S. Navy CAPT Juan Rosario, Walter Reed chief of staff, and U.S. Navy Chaplain (CAPT) Chris Hester, chief of chaplains at Walter Reed, participate in a Hanukkah educational program at Walter Reed on Dec. 19.

Dec. 23, 2024

Walter Reed hosts Hanukkah educational program

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed hosted a Hanukkah educational program for patients, staff, and visitors on Dec. 19 in the lobby of medical center’s America Building.

U.S. Navy CAPT (Dr.) Melissa Austin, director of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, welcomes Medal of Honor recipients to WRNMMC to visit with patients and staff on Dec. 13, 2024.

Dec. 19, 2024

Medal of Honor recipients visit patients, staff at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Recipients of the Medal of Honor (MoH), the highest U.S. military decoration, visited patients and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Dec. 13, sharing their stories of selfless service and sacrifice, and thanking current service members for their commitment to duty.

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Dec. 17, 2024

Walter Reed Doctors Win Shock and Trauma Recognition from GWU

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Nestled warmly beneath the covers, Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jonathan Sexton heard the low buzz of his cell phone next to the bed.

Dr. Dickran Kazandjian, who served at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) while a military physician, was guest speaker at this year’s John P. Murtha Cancer Center's "Countering Multiple Myeloma Lecture Series," held at the WRNMMC in November.

Dec. 5, 2024

Murtha Cancer Center hosts annual ‘Countering Multiple Myeloma Lecture Series’

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed hosted its 2024 "Countering Multiple Myeloma Lecture Series" in November, providing educational updates and discussion concerning the latest advancements in treating the disease.

190916-N-LW757-1005 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 16, 2019) Hospitalman Zachary Rector, an electroneurodiagnostic technician assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), prepares Hospitalman Apprentice Ryan Parker’s scalp for application of electrodes for an electroencephalogram (EEG) test in the neurology clinic at the hospital Sept. 16. An EEG screens the brain for neurological disorders such as seizures and epilepsy. The neurology clinic supports NMCSD's mission by preparing service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training, and research. NMCSD employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Luke Cunningham)

Dec. 4, 2024

New Treatments for Epilepsy: What the Nation's Warriors Need to Know

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Epilepsy may be the orphan child of neurological disorders. Even though it affects more people (3.4 million in the U.S.) than multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, and cerebral palsy combined, it gets less federal funding per person than any of the others.

The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, the Department of Defense's only Cancer Center of Excellence, annually hosts its lung cancer summit during November, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, to share information about the newest advancements in research, detection, and treatment. This year's summit was held Nov. 1.

Nov. 26, 2024

Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Hosts Annual Lung Cancer Summit

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — On November 1, the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed held its annual Lung Cancer Summit, showcasing the newest advancements in research, detection, and treatment. As the only Cancer Center of Excellence within the Department of Defense (DOD), the MCC continues to lead the way in cancer care.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, indicative of its commitment to providing the highest level of safety and care to its beneficiaries.

Nov. 18, 2024

Walter Reed receives "A" Grade for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center again earned a prestigious “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, this for the fall 2024. Walter Reed previously earned the “A” grade for spring 2024.

Walter Reed earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval “by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care,” according to Dr. Ken Grubbs, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer for TJC.

Oct. 31, 2024

Walter Reed, programs reaccredited by The Joint Commission

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently received formal notification of its reaccreditation by The Joint Commission (TJC) for the hospital, Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) and Behavioral Health.

U.S. Navy Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations, the first woman to hold the position and the first woman to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was successfully treated for breast cancer at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed earlier this year.

Oct. 29, 2024

U.S. Navy's top officer thanks Murtha Cancer Center for care at annual breast cancer summit

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The U.S. Navy’s highest-ranking officer was successfully treated for breast cancer earlier this year at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Vishwesha Patel, is an inpatient pharmacist assigned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's (WRNMMC) pharmacy department, who along with her pharmacy team members are being celebrated not only during American Pharmacists Month in October, but every day for their impact on the health care of Walter Reed and other Military Health System beneficiaries throughout the National Capital Region.(DOD photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)

Oct. 22, 2024

Walter Reed celebrates pharmacy team’s dedication, expertise, and impact

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center — While American Pharmacists Month celebrates those working in the pharmacy field during October, Walter Reed and its beneficiaries appreciate every day the medical center’s pharmacy team for the services they provide across the National Capital Region (NCR).

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