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June 22, 2023
Walter Reed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department All Smiles After Passing Rigorous CODA Inspection
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) celebrates the recent success of the Navy Postgraduate Dental School’s (NPDS) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department (OMSD) in achieving high marks from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Army Col. Wendy Woodall becomes Walter Reed’s Nursing Director
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Army Col. Wendy G. Woodall recently became the new director for nursing services and chief nursing officer at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She oversees a staff of approximately 2,000 active duty, GS and contract nurses who serve as caregivers, patient advocates, administrators, researchers, educators, comforters, and confidants to patients, staff, visitors and each other at Walter Reed. They assist in providing care and services to more than 1 million Military Health System beneficiaries every year.
Walter Reed recognized by organ procurement agency
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Infinite Legacy, formerly the Washington Regional Transplant Community, recently recognized Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) with a Gold Award for WRNMMC’s compliance and timeliness within the organ and tissue procurement network. Walter Reed is the sole Department of Defense’s military medical treatment facility that does organ transplants (kidney). The medical center averages approximately 50 procedures annually and is rated as a 5-STAR program by Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR), a regulatory body that tracks transplant program outcomes, according to Sharriff McGee, a registered nurse and program director for Organ Transplant Service at WRNMMC.
June 14, 2023
Celebrating 100 Years of Future Smiles with Walter Reed’s Naval Postgraduate Dental School Class of 2023
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Anchors aweigh for the Naval Postgraduate Dental School (NPDS) Class of 2023, joining an esteemed corps of some of the world’s best trained dental surgeons and specialists.
Neuropsychiatry/TBI Unit at Walter Reed unique in DoD
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) has the Department of Defense’s only Neuropsychiatry/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Unit. It serves as a referral program for Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries throughout the defense department, as well as for congressional members needing care for the impacts of head injuries and other behavioral health challenges.
June 8, 2023
Walter Reed doctor named Navy’s Early Career Psychiatrist of the Year
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — “The platform for practicing as a military psychiatrist is diverse. A day could consist of treating patients in many settings, such as inpatient and outpatients, attending meetings with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the missions are being optimized, and mentoring enlisted staff as well as teaching trainees,” shared Navy Lt. Cmdr. (Dr.) Eric Serpico.
Overcoming the odds: A celebration of cancer survivorship at Walter Reed
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center celebrated life during the two-day Cancer Survivorship Days Celebration, June 5-6.
June 7, 2023
Walter Reed revives Cancer Survivorship Days two-day event
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center wrapped up Cancer Survivorship Days event, a two-day celebration of life for cancer survivors and their families.
Campbell becomes Walter Reed’s new director for education, training and research
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Wesley Campbell recently became the new director for Education, Training and Research (DETR) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
June 1, 2023
Murtha Cancer Center hosts annual Skin Cancer Summit
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, the only Department of Defense Cancer Center of Excellence in the Military Health System, hosted its annual Skin Cancer Summit virtually on May 25. May is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month.