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Oct. 11, 2023
Airman, Soldiers Graduate from Interservice Physician Assistant Program at Walter Reed
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Although the paths that Air Force Capt. Grace Kim and Army 1st Lts. Demetre Harris and David Owunna took to achieve their shared dream of becoming physician assistants (PAs) differed, all donned their white lab coats as the military’s newest PAs during their graduation from the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) on Sept. 29 at Walter Reed.
Oct. 10, 2023
Walter Reed First in DOD to Offer Innovative, Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy Procedure
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is proud to announce a revolutionary new surgical technique for hysterectomy patients. The vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery) procedure is now available at the facility and is performed by Dr. Candice Jones-Cox, Director, Women’s Health Services.
Oct. 5, 2023
Walter Reed beneficiary, leadership recognize orthotist for quality care
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — As Dennis Harris walked into the orthotics/prosthetics fabrication room at Walter Reed on Oct. 2, he had a look on his face that could have been interpreted as, “What is going on in here?” In the room was the medical center’s leadership team including its director Navy Capt. (Dr.) Melissa Austin, chief of staff Navy Capt. (Dr.) Kelly Elmore, senior enlisted leader Army Sgt. Maj. Dennis Waycaster, and a number of Harris’ colleagues from the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Also in the room was retired Army Col. Larry Reiman, a long-time Walter Reed beneficiary and patient of Harris.
Oct. 4, 2023
Army Nurses Corps leadership hosts town hall at Walter Reed: Priorities focused on readiness, talent acquisition, retention, management
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Army Nurse Corps (ANC) hosted a town hall at Walter Reed Sept. 20, with the corps’ leadership discussing its challenges and future. The town hall provided a platform for Army nurses and other health care professionals to have an insightful discussion concerning the challenges and rewards of military nursing.
Sept. 29, 2023
Walter Reed Champions Greater Sickle Cell Disease Awareness and Research
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — When you meet U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Benjamin R. Smith, a medical professor with the Uniformed Services University, you sense his enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and improving the landscape for patients. Smith, who is also the chairman of the Pediatric Hematology Department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), oversees a team dedicated to diagnosing and curing blood disorders - such as sickle cell disease (SCD) - in children, teens, and young adults.
Sept. 26, 2023
“Crush the Lemon”: A Navy Sailor and Brooklyn, New York Native’s Message to Others During Suicide Prevention Month Rock Placement Ceremony
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — As Suicide Prevention Awareness Month wraps up, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Department of Behavioral Health team hosted a Rock Placing Ceremony and Resource Fair, reminding everyone that help is available, and healing is possible.
Bringing awareness to ovarian cancer
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Ovarian cancer causes more deaths each year than any other gynecologic cancer in the U.S. This includes cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which adds that all women are at risk for developing a gynecologic cancer.
Walter Reed celebrates Surgical Technologists: Professionals Behind the Scenes Ensuring Quality Care, Patient Safety
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed celebrated its surgical technologists (STs) Sept. 17-23 during National Surgical Technologists Week 2023, which focused on the theme, “Celebrating Unsung Heroes.”
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.
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.