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March 25, 2023

Walter Reed ‘flips the switch’ and welcomes MHS GENESIS

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, welcoming MHS GENESIS, the Department of Defense’s (DOD) new electronic health record (EHR) for the Military Health System.

March 23, 2023

Tele-Pain and Patient-Centered Initiative Earns Ready Reliable Care, High Reliability Organization Award

WRNMMC, BETHESDA, Md. — The Tele-Pain and Patient-Centeredness initiative at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) earned a High Reliability in Health Care Award, announced during the annual meeting of AMSUS held at the National Harbor in Maryland Feb. 13-16.

March 23, 2023

National Kidney Month: WRNMMC’s kidney transplant program ranks as 5-star

WRNMMC, BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is the only Department of Defense military medical treatment facility (MTF) that performs kidney transplants, and the Organ Transplant Service at WRNMMC has been rated as one of the top transplant programs in the nation.

March 21, 2023

Information Table Raises Awareness on National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week

WRNMMC, BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s (WRNMMC) Drug and Alcohol Program Advisors (DAPA) hosted National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) information table, Mar. 17. NDAFW is a week-long, health observance where stakeholders, including health care providers engage in dialogue with young adults and teens about the risk of substance abuse and addiction.

March 20, 2023

Don’t Snooze on Sleep Awareness Week

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Sleep is often the first thing we sacrifice when our schedules get busy. However, lack of sleep can have serious consequences, from decreased productivity to impaired judgment and even accidents. That’s why National Sleep Awareness Week, March 12-18, and World Sleep Day, March 17, are important reminders of the value of a good night’s rest.

March 18, 2023

Walter Reed experts shed light on endometriosis during National Endometriosis Awareness Month

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — March is annually observed as National Endometriosis Awareness Month to draw attention to the condition affecting approximately 190 million women globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

March 17, 2023

U.S. Navy Corpsman Earns Challenging Expert Field Medical Badge, takes “Top Doc”

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Weston Moore, assigned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), earned the U.S. Army Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) and earned “Top Doc” by finishing with the highest score.

March 15, 2023

It’s Go Time: Pre-Go-Live Events prepare End Users for MHS GENESIS

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — With 10 days left before Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) transitions to MHS GENESIS, the Department of Defense’s (DOD) new electronic health record (EHR) system, providers and staff are participating in a series of MHS GENESIS Pre-Go-Live events.

March 10, 2023

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Troop Command Holds a Change of Responsibility Ceremony

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) Troop Command held a Change of Responsibility Ceremony in Clark Auditorium in honor of their new command sergeant major.

March 8, 2023

Walter Reed Celebrates Women's History Month, International Women's Day

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) joins in the celebration of Women’s History Month during March with an interactive exhibit on display in the lobby of Building 19 (America Zone).