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Oct. 7, 2022

Suicide prevention, treatment top discussion during Substance Use Disorder Symposium

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Preventing suicides and treatment of people with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) top discussion during the Annual Substance Use Disorder Symposium, hosted by the National Capital Region Pain Initiative (NCRPI) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Sept. 21. The symposium, in its sixth year, virtually brought together clinicians, researchers and other health-care practitioners from around the globe to present their work focused on identifying, preventing and treating SUDs.

Sept. 12, 2022

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center director reflects on 40-year career with gratitude during retirement ceremony

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) Hospital Director Army Brig. Gen. Jack M. Davis concluded four decades of military service during a retirement ceremony held in the hospital’s Memorial Auditorium, Sept. 9.

Sept. 7, 2022

Monkeypox education recommended as U.S. cases continue to rise

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shed more light on the monkeypox virus as the number of cases continue to increase in the United States.

Sept. 1, 2022

National Breastfeeding Month: WRNMMC’s Chief of Staff shares support to mothers who breastfeed their babies

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s (WRNMMC) Chief of Staff, Navy Capt. Kelly Elmore applauded women who breastfeed their babies during “Latch On,” an event observing National Breastfeeding Month held Aug. 18.

Aug. 4, 2022

WRNMMC first DOD facility to earn American College of Surgeons’ new quality verification status

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has recognized Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) as one of the first 25 hospitals verified through its inaugural Quality Verification Program (QVP). WRNMMC was the only Department of Defense facility achieving the ACS quality verification. The ACS announced the 25 hospitals, 22 in the United States and three international facilities, earning the verification last month.

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 30, 2022

U.S. Secretary of Transportation observes Pride Month at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center June 29 for a fireside chat with the Walter Reed Bethesda community in observance of Pride Month.