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Aug. 31, 2023

Empowering Patients with Pain Management Tools: Walter Reed's Sole Provider Program and Pain & Opioid Safety App

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center concludes Opioid Misuse Prevention observance with information about the Sole Provider Program and Pain and Opioid Safety App, a Department of Defense (DOD) approved initiative to provide adequate pain management care for patients who have or may demonstrate drug-seeking behavior and dependence, or both. According to Dr. Christopher Spevak, Director of The Sole Provider Program, the Sole Provider Program “is one of the successful initiatives adopted throughout the Military Health System and the Veterans Affairs health system.”

Aug. 30, 2023

Hearne, Texas Native, Navy Nurse, Passion for Nursing Rooted in Caregiving for Her Grandmother

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Hearne, Texas native, U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. LaTarya Gulley’s passion for nursing began early on when she became her grandmother's caregiver.

Aug. 29, 2023

Walter Reed’s Dynamic Duo Achieve Defense Health Agency Medical Milestone

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — When you meet retired U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Robert F. Browning and U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Sean McKay, you quickly realize these two talented surgeons have a mutual admiration society, each capable of finishing the other’s sentences after having worked together for more than a decade.

Aug. 23, 2023

A Nursing Story: Answering the Call to Serve One Patient at a Time

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Growing up, U.S. Army Major Abigail Cooper played hard and exceled in many sports - but apparently - never learned to tuck and roll, resulting in multiple injuries requiring stitches and the setting of broken bones.

Aug. 23, 2023

Nurse fulfills long desire to work at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — “I’ve always wanted a health-care career,” says Amanda Forte, a nurse on 5W at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. “When my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer, that solidified my decision to pursue nursing,” she added. A West Virginia native, Forte came to Walter Reed after serving a stint in the Air Force and Navy reserves, and a long desire to work at the President’s Hospital.

Aug. 21, 2023

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Performs First Robotic Bronchoscopy Within the Defense Health Agency

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed performed the first robotic bronchoscopy procedure in the Defense Health Agency. Using the robotic bronchoscope to augment our current cutting edge cone beam CT Bronchoscopy program, Walter Reed now offers state of the art services in precision lung biopsy and early lung cancer diagnosis previously unavailable within the DHA.

Aug. 18, 2023

Keep an eye on your child’s vision health

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — As children, teenagers and young adults head back to school, this is an ideal time to have their eyes checked, according to eye health officials. Reading comprehension and vision go hand in hand, and students with poor vision frequently show signs of poor comprehension and often find it challenging to keep up with class assignments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explained. “Some studies have found improvements in learning, testing, class participation, behavior, and self-confidence after an eye exam and treatment,” the CDC noted.

Aug. 16, 2023

College student calls summer internship at Walter Reed ‘rewarding’

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Lexi Olson, an undergraduate summer research assistant in the National Military Audiology and Speech Pathology Center at Walter Reed, exudes a youthful excitement and enthusiasm as she discusses her experience at the President’s Hospital.

Aug. 15, 2023

Walter Reed’s NICoE Scientists to Present New TBI Battlefield Biomarkers Research During 2023 MHSRS

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is pleased to announce that researchers from the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) will present a groundbreaking study on diagnosing traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) during the 2023 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) taking place Aug. 14-17, 2023.

Aug. 14, 2023

Walter Reed’s Dr. Spevak Offer Tips for Safe Opioid Usage ahead of Opioid Misuse Prevention Day

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Opioid misuse and overdose are critical public health concerns that require urgent attention. Ahead of Opioid Misuse Prevention Day and in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Dr. Christopher Spevak shares his insights and actionable tips to address this pressing issue.