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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.

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.