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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.

June 28, 2022

WRNMMC’s Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Committee Chair sheds light on monkeypox virus

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Chair of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said the Monkeypox virus would likely not spread in the U.S. like COVID-19. LCDR Sara Robinson, who is also an infectious diseases physician, made the comment on June 6 while shedding light on the virus and its mode of transmission after infections had been reported in over 30 countries. As of June 22, CDC says 156 confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported in the U.S. in 23 states and the District of Columbia.

June 21, 2022

Skin Cancer Summit Focuses on Prevention, Detection, Treatment

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted its 2022 Skin Cancer Summit virtually, followed by skin cancer screenings for Military Health System beneficiaries in Outpatient Dermatology Clinic at WRNMMC on June 2.

June 21, 2022

Walter Reed Bethesda Celebrates Juneteenth

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Walter Reed Bethesda community hosted its inaugural Juneteenth celebration June 16 in Memorial Auditorium. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) hosted the program.

June 2, 2022

WRNMMC Darnall Medical Library staff wins 2021 Federal Librarian Award of excellence

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Federal Library and Information Network FEDLINK has recognized Emily Shohfi as the 2021 Federal Librarian of the Year. Shohfi is a clinical librarian in the Darnall Medical Library at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The award acknowledges the innovative ways that federal libraries, librarians and library technicians play in fulfilling the information demands of government, business, scholarly communities and the American public.

May 26, 2022

WRNMMC Director BG Davis pays tribute to victims of the recent U.S. gun shootings

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Director of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), Brig. General Jack Davis, paid tribute to victims of the recent shooting at an elementary school in Texas during a recent morning colors formation at the facility. He said the tragic event and others like it are especially impactful on the staff, which is largely made up of military personnel and healthcare workers who are committed to protecting lives.

May 24, 2022

National Nurses Month: Civilian nurses are the backbones of WRNMMC’s military medicine

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Nurse Stephanie Mosby-Carroll, a native of Richmond Virginia, has been living in the Washington DC area for over 30 years. She joined the WRNMMC team in 2011 as a contract nurse, at a time when most of the medical center’s patients were wounded warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan.

May 18, 2022

WRNMMC Leadership Recognizes Nursing Team Members

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Leadership at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recognized a few of its valued nursing team members, presenting awards to honorees at their worksites May 10 as part of the Nurses Week celebration.