Articles

Sept. 22, 2023

Fostering Health and Wellness in the Military Health Space and Beyond

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Imagine having the responsibility for fostering health and wellness for the staff of Walter Reed, and you will gain some insight into what it's like to be Sonja Simzak, tasked with keeping the medical center’s teams primed to deliver patient-focused health care to America's active and retired service members and their families.

Sept. 22, 2023

Walter Reed Celebrates Simulation in Healthcare Week

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — In observance of Simulation in Healthcare Week 2023 (Sept. 18-22), Walter Reed’s Department of Simulation hosted an expo Sept. 19-20 featuring the latest state-of-the-art simulation technology, some currently in use at the medical center.

Sept. 20, 2023

Dedication of Walter Reed’s Navy Nurse Brings Her Back a Third Time

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — With a dynamic upbringing between San Diego, California, Quantico, Va., and the Stafford, Virginia. area, Lt. Cmdr. Beth Carter's path seemed undeniably intertwined with the military world. With 11 impressive years serving as a nurse in the U.S. Navy, her impactful journey and experiences add to the care she provides active duty service members, veterans, and their families.

Sept. 20, 2023

Army Strong: A Prostate Cancer Survivor’s Remarkable Road to Recovery

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — When former U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jacob L. Ashton retired after an honorable 20-year career, surviving tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and Somalia, he thought that he had overcome his most life-threatening challenge – unaware that his life would be altered by the unexpected detection of prostate cancer.

Sept. 18, 2023

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Walter Reed offers the best in screening, diagnosis, treatment

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and for Military Health System beneficiaries, “Walter Reed offers the full range of state-of-the-art screening, diagnostics, and treatment options,” says U.S. Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Gregory Chestnut, director of the Center for Prostate Disease Research, located at the medical center.

Sept. 14, 2023

Soldier Helps Save Life of Suicide-Attempt Victim

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — August 8 began like most days for Army Staff Sgt. Ta’ Quesha S. Abson as she headed to work to fulfill her military duties. But as fate would have it, the day was far from usual for her. It would be the day that her actions helped save a life.

Sept. 12, 2023

Walter Reed’s IT Excellence Shines at Defense Health Information Technology Symposium

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Defense Health Agency leaders recognized Walter Reed’s Information Technology (IT) team for its work in auditability compliance, cyber security, and rationalization/alignment of resources at the 2023 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium on Aug. 8 in New Orleans.

Sept. 7, 2023

A Nursing Journey: Saving Lives and Exploring the World One Adventure at a Time

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Growing up, The Hunt for Red October, a thrilling 1990s cinematic adventure starring Alec Baldwin as CIA analyst Jack Ryan, captured the attention and imagination of U.S. Navy Lt. Claire Burke, who briefly flirted with the idea of becoming an intelligence analyst before pursing her naval nursing career.

Sept. 6, 2023

A Profile in Courage: A Former Marine Shares Her Breast Cancer Survivor Story

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Former U.S. Marine Stephanie Bowens stands quietly in the nerve center of Walter Reed’s Nurse Administration Office, gathering her thoughts before coordinating schedules, arranging meetings, and fostering camaraderie among her talented teammates. It’s the perfect position for a creative, energetic, and organized leader who confidently overcomes barriers that might sideline others.

Sept. 6, 2023

Walter Reed hosts its first Rapid Clearing Event to speed up civilian hiring process

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — An ICU nurse, Kennedy Gray came to Walter Reed on Aug. 31 during the Rapid Clearing Event hosted by the medical center to streamline the onboarding process for new civilian employees. Gray was one of 38 potential new hires to attend the event, the first for the medical center which saw nurses as the majority of the medical professionals looking to onboard at the President’s Hospital.