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May 16, 2023

Airmen taking care of Airmen: AMTU-NCR eases medical process for members, families

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Airmen taking care of airmen. That is the aim of the Airman Medical Transition Unit, National Capital Region, or AMTU-NCR, explained, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole Garris.

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.

May 15, 2023

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).

May 15, 2023

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

Walter Reed Nurse, New York native spearheads nurse appreciation exhibit during National Nurses Week

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — This week, Walter Reed is celebrating its nurses in appreciation of National Nurses Week through various events, including the unveiling of a photo wall exhibit inside the medical center’s dining facility, Café 8901.

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.

May 11, 2023

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 8, 2023

Walter Reed Holds Blessing of the Hands Ceremony for National Nurses Week

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Nurse’s Week Committee hosted a Blessing of the Hands ceremony at Walter Reed as a part of the ongoing National Nurses Week celebration, May 8, 2023.

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.