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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.

April 25, 2023

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.”

April 25, 2023

Mrs. American 2022 visits Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Mrs. American 2022, Krisdee Clark, a two-year breast cancer survivor, visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center April 21 to spend time with patients battling cancer.

April 20, 2023

Walter Reed Makes it Easy to Dispose of Prescription Drugs Year-Round

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — This year’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Apr. 22. However, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is reminding its beneficiaries that prescription drug take back is year-round at Walter Reed.

April 17, 2023

Working Together to Improve Black Maternal Health

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — “Black Maternal Health Week is a reminder that so many families experience pain, neglect, and loss during what should be one of the most joyous times of their lives. It is an urgent call for action,” states a proclamation signed by President Joe Biden in observance of Black Maternal Health Week 2023, observed April 11-17.

April 17, 2023

Donate Life Month: WRNMMC at the Forefront in Kidney Transplant

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) is at the forefront of organ transplant services in the Department of Defense (DOD) and is the only DOD military treatment facility (MTF) to perform kidney transplants.

April 17, 2023

Days of Remembrance: Exhibit at Walter Reed features artwork by Holocaust victims

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — An exhibit currently on display at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) observes the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust (DRVH). The exhibit is located in the America Zone’s corridor between the America Building and America Garage at WRNMMC.

April 6, 2023

Walter Reed enters sustainment phase of MHS GENESIS

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — In less than one month, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has entered the sustainment phase of the Department of Defense’s(DOD) electronic health record (EHR), MHS GENESIS.

April 6, 2023

“Autism awareness, acceptance and support is important” shares Walter Reed medical expert

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — National Autism Awareness Month is observed annually as an opportunity to promote autism awareness and autism acceptance, and one Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) expert shares that our support is necessary.