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March 1, 2023

Walter Reed Recognizes the Excellence of the Army Enlisted Medical Corps

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Army Troop Command at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center celebrated Soldiers who are part of the Army Enlisted Medical Corps with cupcakes on March 1, the 136th anniversary of the corps.

Feb. 28, 2023

Doctor Stresses Screening for Colorectal Cancer

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Mary O’Donnell, chief of the Colon and Rectal Surgery for the National Capital Region and Cancer Liaison Physician at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, says that screening for the disease, especially if the cancer is caught early, has been shown to save lives.

Feb. 24, 2023

Archbishop for Military Services Gives Ash Wednesday Mass at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — For the past decade, the Archbishop for the Military Services has led the Ash Wednesday Mass at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), and he continued that tradition this year, leading the liturgy on Feb. 22 in Memorial Auditorium.

Feb. 23, 2023

WRNMMC Recognizes Navy’s Civilian Pharmacist of the Year, Electronic Medical Records Innovator

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Mylan Tran and retired Army Lt. Col. Johnnie Jackson received special recognitions during Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s monthly town hall meeting on Feb. 14.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.