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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 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 7, 2023

Walter Reed Audiology and Speech Pathology Center Focuses on Improving Quality of Life for MHS beneficiaries

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — World Hearing Day is observed annually on March 3 and this year’s theme was “Ear and Hearing Care for All.”

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.