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Nov. 8, 2022

WRNMMC chief of staff close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month on a personal note and encouragement

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — National Mammography Day is observed the third Friday of October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also held annually in October. Both observances are committed to raising awareness about breast health and so is Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s (WRNMMC) Chief of Staff, Navy Capt. Kelley Elmore. Recently, Elmore documented her mammography journey, sharing its importance and personal story on what led her to getting her first mammogram at an early age.

Nov. 2, 2022

WRNMMC hosts Washington Commanders, their first in-person public visitor since onset of COVID-19 pandemic

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD – Nearly two and a half years ago, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) suspended in-person public visits, but that changed as WRNMMC hosted the NFL’s Washington Commanders players during a visit, Nov. 1.

Oct. 31, 2022

Global Diversity Awareness Month: WRNMMC celebrates diversity in health care

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Maia Magder, said Global Diversity Awareness Month provides an opportunity for WRNMMC to celebrate its diverse staff and their contributions to WRNMMC’s designation as the flagship of military medicine. Every October, Global Diversity Awareness Month is observed world-wide as a reminder of the positive impact a diverse workforce can have on society.

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.