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Aug. 23, 2021
U.S. Navy Dental Corps Celebrates 109th Birthday
WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Rear Adm. Rick Freedman, 39th Chief of the U.S. Navy Dental Corps, joined dentists and other staff celebrating the 109th birthday of the corps during a cake-cutting ceremony Aug. 19 at Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB).
June 4, 2021
Panel Discusses Impact of COVID-19 on Behavioral Health
WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — This was the question discussed during the Directorate of Behavioral Health’s Mental Health Panel session May 26 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC).Panel members included health-care providers, spiritual leaders and support services personnel from throughout the WRNMMC community. All agreed that the year and a half people have
May 21, 2021
WRNMMC Nurses Recognizes Extraordinary Team Members
WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) observed Nurses Week May 10-14, and part of the celebration included recognizing nursing team members with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
May 13, 2021
NASA Astronaut Offers Advice to Medical Students at WRNMMC, USU
WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Army Col. Andrew Morgan, “a Soldier, military physician and NASA astronaut,” visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) May 6, to discuss his career and offer advice to students in graduate medical education (GME) programs at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) and WRNMMC, both located on Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB).
Feb. 10, 2021
Hollyanne Milley, WRNMMC Observe American Heart Month
Bethesda, MD — The nation annually observes American Heart Month during February to raise awareness about heart disease as the leading cause of death among Americans, especially women. In addition, Americans recognize the first Friday in February as National Wear Red Day, focused also on increasing public knowledge and sentiments about heart health.
Jan. 28, 2021
WRNMMC’s 3D MAC Director Earns Industry Achievement Award
Bethesda, MD — 3D printing in health care has taken off, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) has one of the most skilled and capable medical application centers (MAC), producing more than 1,000 products annually for beneficiaries and supporting military medicine. Peter Liacouras, heads the five-person 3D MAC team, which is part of WRNMMC’s Department of Radiology. Liacouras recently received the 2020 SME Industry Achievement Award, which recognizes individuals and teams for accomplishments impacting the additive manufacturing industry, or any industry through the application of additive manufacturing technologies.
Jan. 15, 2021
Director’s Update Regarding COVID Vaccine Supply
Bethesda, Maryland — The health and safety of the staff and beneficiaries of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) remain our top priority, and we are committed to providing the most current information as we fight the global pandemic of COVID-19.
Jan. 4, 2021
WRNMMC Surgeon Recognized by AMSUS
Bethesda, Maryland — Army Maj. (Dr.) Steve Hong received the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS) Physician Award during the 2020 AMSUS Awards ceremony held recently.
Dec. 23, 2020
Stem Cell Transplant Program at WRNMMC Accredited, Recognized
Bethesda, Maryland — The Stem Cell Transplant Program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) has been accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and recognized by the Joint Commission (JC) for maintaining the standards and requirements of FACT.
Surgeons at WRNMMC Complete First Cardiac Contractility Modulation Device Implantation Surgery Within the DoD
Bethesda, Maryland — On Nov. 24, surgeons at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) completed the first cardiac contractility modulation device implantation surgery within the Department of Defense. The surgery was lead by Army LTC (Dr.) John Symons.