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Nov. 26, 2024

Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Hosts Annual Lung Cancer Summit

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — On November 1, the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed held its annual Lung Cancer Summit, showcasing the newest advancements in research, detection, and treatment. As the only Cancer Center of Excellence within the Department of Defense (DOD), the MCC continues to lead the way in cancer care.

Nov. 18, 2024

Walter Reed receives "A" Grade for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center again earned a prestigious “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, this for the fall 2024. Walter Reed previously earned the “A” grade for spring 2024.

Oct. 31, 2024

Walter Reed, programs reaccredited by The Joint Commission

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently received formal notification of its reaccreditation by The Joint Commission (TJC) for the hospital, Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) and Behavioral Health.

Oct. 29, 2024

U.S. Navy's top officer thanks Murtha Cancer Center for care at annual breast cancer summit

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The U.S. Navy’s highest-ranking officer was successfully treated for breast cancer earlier this year at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Oct. 22, 2024

Walter Reed celebrates pharmacy team’s dedication, expertise, and impact

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center — While American Pharmacists Month celebrates those working in the pharmacy field during October, Walter Reed and its beneficiaries appreciate every day the medical center’s pharmacy team for the services they provide across the National Capital Region (NCR).

Oct. 17, 2024

Walter Reed’s Mother and Infant Care Center Marks Post-Pandemic Milestone

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — “There is NO way I’m doing this without an epidural,” exclaimed soon-to-be new mom Janae Lettley, from her birthing bed in the Mother and Infant Care Center (MICC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Walter Reed) in Bethesda, Maryland.

Oct. 9, 2024

Walter Reed nurse transfers elite athletic skills, drive to nursing career

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Sophia Gulotti graduated from the Clinical Nurse Transition Program (CNTP) at Walter Reed on Oct. 4, gaining greater knowledge as a medical-surgical nurse while providing care to Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries and working alongside more experienced nurses as mentors.

Oct. 7, 2024

Military Health System Research Symposium honors Dr. Craig Shriver

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) recently honored retired U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Craig Shriver, director of the Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, with the Distinguished Service Award for his dedication and significant contributions to military medicine.

Oct. 2, 2024

16 Servicemembers receive anchors at Chiefs Pinning Ceremony for NCR Navy Medicine

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — National Capital Region Navy Medicine hosted its FY-25 Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony Sept. 27 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and 14 Sailors along with two Soldiers received their coveted gold fouled anchors and chief’s cover during the program rich in time-honored traditions.

Oct. 1, 2024

Substance Use Disorder Symposium highlights knowing the red flags, testing, novel therapies

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Drug testing in the military, red flags [for abuse], and the use of psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapy were some of the topics discussed during the 2024 Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Symposium, recently hosted by the National Capital Region (NCR) Pain Initiative (NCRPI) and Tele-Pain Program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.