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Dec. 16, 2022
A Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Nurse Earns the DAISY Award
WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — U.S. Army 1st Lt. Maria Frisone, a nurse at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), was nominated by a patient and awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses (The DAISY Award) for her compassion and attention while working as a nurse at WRNMMC.
Dec. 14, 2022
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Pediatrics Residency Training Program Continues to Set the Bar
WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Residents who graduated from the National Capital Consortium (NCC) Pediatrics Residency Program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) received a 100 percent passing rate for their certifications from the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) for a third year in a row.
Dec. 8, 2022
NICoE Deputy Earns DOD’s Highest Civilian Honor
WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Ronald J. Place, director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA), presented Dr. Louis French, deputy director of the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) with the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Medal for Distinguished Civilian Service during his visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) Dec. 2.
Dec. 2, 2022
10-year Anniversary Celebration of the DOD’s only Center of Excellence for Cancer Care and Research, John P. Murtha Cancer Center
WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) hosted a 10-year Anniversary celebration of the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC), the Department of Defense’s (DOD) only Center of Excellence (CoE) for cancer care and research, Dec. 2.
Nov. 29, 2022
November Brings Awareness to Stomach Cancer, Second Leading Cause of Cancer Death
WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — In 2010, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution designating November as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, is the fourth most common cancer type and the second leading cause of cancer death in the world. More than 21,000 Americans will be diagnosed with stomach cancer this year, and nearly half of those diagnosed will lose their battle with the disease.
Nov. 28, 2022
COPD Affects Approximately 16 Million Americans, Making Breathing Difficult
WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — What is COPD? “Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used to describe chronic lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and is characterized by breathlessness. Some people with COPD also experience tiredness and chronic cough with or without mucus,” said Army Maj. (Dr.) Nikhil Huprikar, chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Service at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). “COPD makes breathing difficult for the 16 million Americans who have this disease. Millions more people suffer from COPD but have not been diagnosed and are not being treated. Although there is no cure for COPD, it can be treated,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To draw greater attention to COPD and educate the public about the disease, November is annually observed as National COPD Awareness Month.
Nov. 23, 2022
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center gears up for American Red Cross of the National Capital Region Holidays for Heroes Program
WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — In preparation for this year’s holiday season, on behalf of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), the American Red Cross of the National Capital Region (NCR) kicked off its annual Holidays for Heroes program.
Nov. 19, 2022
WRNMMC health care team recognizes International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day and provides resources
WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — This year, International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is Saturday, November 19. The annual event is a day of healing, encouraging those bereaved by suicide to connect with others, share their stories and seek support.
Nov. 8, 2022
Facility Dogs Promotion and Commissioning Ceremony at WRNMMC, October 18, 2022
WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — A promotion and commissioning ceremony for the Facility Dog Program and Nurse Officer Corps at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) took place at the flagpole in front of Building 1 (The Tower), Oct. 18.
Murtha Cancer Center’s Lecture Focuses on Multiple Myeloma
WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently hosted the multiple myeloma (MM) lecture, which featured guest speaker Dr. Luciano Costa, professor of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.