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Tracy Freeman, caregiver and mother of U.S. Army Pfc. Iszondriq Johnson, Wounded Warrior and cancer patient. Freeman is recognized during National Caregivers Day.

Feb. 17, 2023

Being a caregiver is my calling

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — It’s National Caregivers Day, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) recognizes the sacrifices, hard work, and compassion of millions of caregivers, including one mother of a Wounded Warrior.

In observance of National Recreational Therapy Month celebrated during March, recreational therapists hosted an information table in the America Building lobby at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Feb. 16. From left, Recreational Therapists Jenny Zumwalde, Jenn Trantin, Cara Navarro, Jen Beattie, and Stephanie Seeley, along with Philip Rackham, adaptive reconditioning and sports coordinator for the Military Adaptive Sports Program (Navy), staff the table providing WRNMMC beneficiaries and staff information explaining what recreational therapy is and how it promotes the health, emotional wellbeing, skills, and abilities of people with illnesses or disabilities. Research supports the concept that people with active, satisfying lifestyles will be happier and healthier. Rec therapy is also individualized to each person by his or her past, present, and future interests, condition and lifestyle. It can used as therapy for those recovering from a stroke, rehabilitating from injury, working to improve motor skills, receiving cancer treatment, experiencing anxiety, depression or isolation, and recovering from a substance use disorder. Therapy plans use a variety of activities including arts and craft; sports and exercise; yoga and dance; music; gardening; cooking, creative writing, animal interactions and more.

Feb. 16, 2023

Observing Recreational Therapy Month

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — In observance of National Recreational Therapy Month celebrated during March, recreational therapists hosted an information table in the America Building lobby at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Feb. 16, 2023.

Feb. 15, 2023

Cardiology expert shares tips for healthy heart year-round

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — A healthy heart is vital to overall wellness and as we wrap up Heart Health Month, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’ (WRNMMC) cardiology expert shares important tips for a healthy heart year round.

The U.S. Navy recently named My Lan Tran, supervisory pharmacist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), its 2022 Civilian Pharmacist of the Year.

Feb. 14, 2023

U.S. Navy Selects WRNMMC Pharmacist as 2022 Civilian Pharmacist of the Year

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The U.S. Navy recently named My Lan Tran, supervisory pharmacist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), its 2022 Civilian Pharmacist of the Year.

WRNMMC COVID-19 Vaccine Site closure

Feb. 10, 2023

Walter Reed to Close COVID-19 Vaccination Site on February 13

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Due to decreased demand for both COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s (WRNMMC) COVID-19 Vaccine Site will be permanently closed effective Monday, Feb 13.

IPAP Graduation

Feb. 9, 2023

“I made it!” Hampton, Virginia native graduates as physician assistant, inducted into the National Honor Society

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Alyse Westbrooks graduated from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) Integrative Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) on Feb. 3.

1st Lt. Maria Frisone, center, a nurse at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), is presented a commerative DAISY Award honoree banner at WRNMMC in Bethesda, Maryland. Frisone was nominated for The DAISY Award by a WRNMMC patient for professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail.

Feb. 9, 2023

Exceptional Patient Care Earns Two Nurses The DAISY Award

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) presented two nurses with the Daisy Award, Jan. 27.

The Cardiology staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) celebrates National Wear Red Day Feb. 3 by donning red (masks, clothing, making, accessories, etc.), to raise awareness about heart disease.

Feb. 8, 2023

Lifestyle Changes Can Improve Heart Health

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Cardiology staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) celebrated National Wear Red Day Feb. 3 by donning red (masks, clothing, making, accessories, etc.), to raise awareness about heart disease.

A six-panel exhibit currently on display at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center salutes the often-overlooked contributions of African Americans in Civil War medicine. The exhibit is part of WRNMMC’s celebration of Black History Month and will be on display in the America Zone, first floor of Building 19, throughout February. “Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries; African American in Civil War Medicine,” comes to WRNMMC from the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM).

Feb. 6, 2023

Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries: Exhibit Focuses on Blacks in Civil War Medicine

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — A six-panel exhibit currently on display at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center salutes the often-overlooked contributions of African Americans in Civil War medicine. The exhibit is part of WRNMMC’s celebration of Black History Month and will be on display in the America Zone, first floor of Building 19, throughout February.

Graphic of CSA Closure

Feb. 1, 2023

COVID-19 Centralized Screening Area is Closing

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Due to decreased demand for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s (WRNMMC) COVID-19 Centralized Screening Area (CSA) will permanently close on Friday, Feb. 3.

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