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March 11, 2022

Army Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Tormala Inducted into the ‘Order of Military Medical Merit’

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Army Sgt. 1st Class Nathan D. Tormala has been awarded the Order of Military Medical Merit and inducted into the 02M3 society. He was recognized for his dedication, commitment and professionalism within the US Army for over 22 years, including two abroad deployments.

March 11, 2022

Archbishop of the Military Services Conducts Ash Wednesday Mass at WRNMMC

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — For more than a decade the Archbishop of the Military Services USA has conducted Ash Wednesday Catholic Mass at Walter Reed National Military Medical, and the tradition continued this year as he placed ashes on the heads of patients, staff and family members, March 2, 2022.

March 11, 2022

Dietitians available to assist with diets for those with prediabetes, diabetes

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Individuals diagnosed with diabetes are at greater risk for heart disease, stroke, neuropathy, kidney disease, eye disease, foot problems, gum and dental problems and sexual and bladder issues. There are three laboratory tests used to determine if an individual has prediabetes and four tests used for diabetes: Hemoglobin A1C (percent); Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG); Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT); and Random Plasma Glucose Test. Hemoglobin A1C is a test that determines an individual’s weighted three month blood sugar average (does not need to be a fasting test).

March 11, 2022

The Low FODMAP Diet…What Is It?

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — FODMAP is an acronym that stands for “Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols.” When consumed in excessive amounts (and sometimes, even in small or moderate amounts), these nutrients have a tendency to cause and/or aggravate gastrointestinal symptoms because they are easily fermented in the gut and also draw more fluid into the intestine.

March 11, 2022

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Observance Focuses on Screening, Increasing Public Knowledge

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Observed during March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month seeks to increase the public’s knowledge about the disease and encourage people to get screened for it.

Feb. 24, 2022

NASA Astronaut Shares His Inspirational Story With USU Students, WRNMMC Staff

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — NASA astronaut and Navy Lt. Cmdr. (Dr.) Jonny Kim has discussed his diverse career and offered professional development advice to military and medical professionals. He spoke with staff and students during a presentation for the Uniformed Services University (USU) and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Department of Medicine Grand Rounds, Feb. 18 at WRNMMC.

Feb. 17, 2022

WRNMMC Unsung Heroes- working for patient care not for paychecks

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Felix Mulder is an engineering technician. He has extensive background as a plumber and welder. He started working for WRNMMC in 1989. At that time the facility was the National Navy Medical Center (NMMC). Mulder worked in and out day to day of the facility shops. Thirty-three years on, he is still on board, and active within the maintenance department.

Feb. 15, 2022

Black History Month: WRNMMC Awards Rhonda Smith as February 2022 Change Maker

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Rhonda Smith has earned the February 2022 change maker award for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She received the recognition during the WRNMMC Director’s monthly town hall Feb. 8, where key issues are highlighted and staff change makers are celebrated.

Feb. 11, 2022

WRNMMC Leaders, Staff Cut Ribbon to Open Black History Month Heritage Trail

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Leaders and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) cut the ribbon to open the Black History Heritage Trail at WRNMMC Feb. 10. The exhibit includes 10 posters highlighting Black individuals who have contributed to the history of WRNMMC.

Feb. 7, 2022

The Tiny, Powerful Thyroid – Why It Matters

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Located in the neck, the thyroid is “a tiny but important gland,” Vietor continued. While producing hormones that act on almost every part of the body, the thyroid is also responsible for regulating metabolism, as well as the health of the bones, heart, brain and muscles, she explained. Because of its importance in the body, January is annually observed as Thyroid Awareness Month.