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Aug. 3, 2022

WRNMMC’s Chief of Occupational Safety urges staff to make work safety a priority

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The chief of Occupational Safety at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has urged staff to make work safety a priority in their daily schedules.

July 20, 2022

WRNMMC now offering all FDA-approved Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to under five beneficiaries

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) is now offering the Pfizer-BioNTech three-dose primary series vaccine for children aged six months to four years. The move comes after a recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to expand COVID-19 vaccination to children younger than five years of age.

July 13, 2022

Murtha Cancer Center Hosts Cancer Research Showcase

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted its 2022 Research Showcase virtually June 23. The MCC is the Department of Defense’s only Cancer Center of Excellence. The event highlighted work underway in research, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer by staff affiliated with the MCC Research Program (MCCRP), Uniformed Services University (USU), and other institutes affiliated with the MCC, explained retired Army Col. (Dr.) Craig Shriver, MCC director.

July 8, 2022

WRNMMC’s CXO praises staff for service to the nation’s heroes

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The new Chief Experience Officer (CXO) of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) is lauding staff for their resilience and dedication to serving the nation’s heroes, especially during challenging times.

June 28, 2022

WRNMMC’s Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Committee Chair sheds light on monkeypox virus

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Chair of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said the Monkeypox virus would likely not spread in the U.S. like COVID-19. LCDR Sara Robinson, who is also an infectious diseases physician, made the comment on June 6 while shedding light on the virus and its mode of transmission after infections had been reported in over 30 countries. As of June 22, CDC says 156 confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported in the U.S. in 23 states and the District of Columbia.

June 21, 2022

Skin Cancer Summit Focuses on Prevention, Detection, Treatment

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted its 2022 Skin Cancer Summit virtually, followed by skin cancer screenings for Military Health System beneficiaries in Outpatient Dermatology Clinic at WRNMMC on June 2.

May 26, 2022

WRNMMC Director BG Davis pays tribute to victims of the recent U.S. gun shootings

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Director of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), Brig. General Jack Davis, paid tribute to victims of the recent shooting at an elementary school in Texas during a recent morning colors formation at the facility. He said the tragic event and others like it are especially impactful on the staff, which is largely made up of military personnel and healthcare workers who are committed to protecting lives.

May 18, 2022

WRNMMC Leadership Recognizes Nursing Team Members

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Leadership at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recognized a few of its valued nursing team members, presenting awards to honorees at their worksites May 10 as part of the Nurses Week celebration.

May 9, 2022

WRNMMC’s prosthetics unit gives relief to military kid with special needs

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Paisley Minor is just 5 years old, but yet she is strong and talented. Her friendly smile brightens the room as she enters the prosthetics and orthopedics unit despite her struggle to walk. Paisley is a double amputee who has had a total of seven surgeries. She is also battling several other medical conditions. She can only walk with the help of artificial limbs, but that does not stop her from being herself - happy, singing, smiling and sometimes running.

May 6, 2022

WRNMMC’s Chief Nursing Officer commends nurses for their service to the nation’s heroes

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — National Nurses Week, observed May 6-12, recognizes and honors the special role nurses play in the field of health care and the welfare of their patients. But according to Chief Nursing Officer Navy Capt. Jessica Beard, the nurses at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) deserve recognition year-round because of the unique roles they fill serving at the Flagship of Military Medicine.