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May 15, 2023
Five Walter Reed Nurses Honored for Exemplary Service During Walking Nurse Award Ceremony
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Five Walter Reed nurses were honored for their exceptional service during the Walking Nurse Award Ceremony on May 9.
Nurse, mentor earns DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — At 26, Christina Ferguson became a nurse, fulfilling a lifelong dream, she said. Since then, she has served and advanced in the field, going from staff nurse to nurse manager, nurse consultant, senior nurse consultant, and now nurse liaison for the Defense Health Agency (DHA).
Research carries on distinguished medical legacy at Walter Reed
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Researchers looking to carry on the distinguished medical legacies of Robert A. Phillips and Bailey K. Ashford, presented their investigative work for judges during the annual research symposium competition hosted by the Department of Research Programs at Walter Reed on May 8.
May 11, 2023
Research, Innovation Month spotlights studies conducted at Walter Reed
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Food insecurity for military families is a concern. Abscess incision and drainage procedure training for medical students can be a challenge, with trainees often missing opportunities to perform or learn the procedure. These were just two of a number of issues researched and tackled by participants in Walter Reed’s Department of Research Programs’ (DRP) annual poster competition, which kicked of 2023 Research and Innovation Month activities on May 1 at the medical center.
OB/GYN residents recognized for research work
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Army Maj. (Dr.) Kiley Hunkler, Air Force Capt. (Dr.) David Boedeker, and Air Force Capt. Kathryn Edmonds earned the top awards in the 28th Annual Robert C. Park Uniformed Services Residency in Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics Resident Research Day program, held May 5 at Walter Reed.
May 10, 2023
Recognizing Excellence: Four Walter Reed nurses honored with DAISY Award
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Medical Center honored four of its own with the prestigious DAISY Award during the Director's Town Hall on May 9.
May 4, 2023
Walter Reed’s Integrated Disability Evaluation System Office sets the bar high in DOD
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) at Walter Reed, a Medical Board Division of Patient Administration (PAD), has consistently ranked high for its accuracy, consistency, and duty performance metrics when audited by an independent reviewer.
April 27, 2023
Leadership at Walter Reed welcomes prospective USU students to medical center
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed leadership welcomed Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) prospective students to the medical center April 21 for a briefing about “The President’s Hospital,” before taking them to various areas throughout the hospital where they may work during their graduate medical education (GME) careers.
April 25, 2023
Raising Awareness for Limb Loss
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence (EACE) at Walter Reed supports clinicians and beneficiaries with amputation through policy, regulation, data, and research.
Saluting Young Heroes: Walter Reed Celebrates Month of the Military Child
WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — When 12-year-old Jillian SeGraves was born at Walter Reed National Military Center (WRNMMC), she weighed 2.11 ounces and spent 12 weeks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Since then, her family has returned to Walter Reed for her care during cancer treatments. “We have moved several places but decided to return for a reason.”