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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.

Aug. 10, 2023

Walter Reed Transforms PTSD Treatment: Unleashing Hope with Service Dogs Innovative Study to be Unveiled at the 2023 MHSRS

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is pleased to announce that we’re improving outcomes for patients seeking relief from the debilitating physical and mental effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and look forward to sharing our collaborative findings in a presentation at the 2023 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) taking place August 14-17, 2023 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. A Path Forward: Novel Study Changing Outcomes for PTSD Patients.

Aug. 9, 2023

Walter Reed doctor shares personal story, benefits of Health Professional Scholarship Program

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Army Capt. (Dr.) Zachary Brooks, a psychiatric resident at Walter Reed, earned praised for his recent presentation at the Pittsburgh Medical Recruiting Station focused on his life's journey and a medical case initiative.

Aug. 8, 2023

Soldiers inducted into NCO Corps at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Six Soldiers of the Medical Readiness Brigade, National Capital Region at Walter Reed, and two from the Public Health Command – Atlantic, Fort Meade, Maryland, walked beneath an arch emblazoned with the seven Army Values (loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage), and then two raised swords on Aug. 4, symbolically marking their induction into the time-honored Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Corps.

Aug. 7, 2023

Walter Reed’s Clinical Nurse Transition Program helps new nurses develop their skill sets

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Bridging the gap between academic learning and practice expectations, Walter Reed offers the six-month Clinical Nurse Transition Program (CNTP) for newly licensed Army and Navy medical surgical nurses with less than one year of acute care medical surgical patient care experience.

Aug. 4, 2023

Walter Reed Revolutionizes PTSD Treatment: Unleashing Hope with Service Dogs Innovative Study to be Unveiled at the 2023 MHSRS

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is pleased to announce that we’re improving outcomes for patients seeking relief from the debilitating physical and mental effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and look forward to sharing our collaborative findings in a poster presentation at the 2023 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) taking place August 14-17, 2023 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.

Aug. 1, 2023

Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month: Walter Reed providers help transform smiles here, abroad

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, observed to improve understanding of orofacial clefts and other conditions of the head and face.