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Dec. 5, 2024

Murtha Cancer Center hosts annual ‘Countering Multiple Myeloma Lecture Series’

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed hosted its 2024 "Countering Multiple Myeloma Lecture Series" in November, providing educational updates and discussion concerning the latest advancements in treating the disease.

Dec. 4, 2024

New Treatments for Epilepsy: What the Nation's Warriors Need to Know

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Epilepsy may be the orphan child of neurological disorders. Even though it affects more people (3.4 million in the U.S.) than multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, and cerebral palsy combined, it gets less federal funding per person than any of the others.

Nov. 26, 2024

Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Hosts Annual Lung Cancer Summit

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — On November 1, the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed held its annual Lung Cancer Summit, showcasing the newest advancements in research, detection, and treatment. As the only Cancer Center of Excellence within the Department of Defense (DOD), the MCC continues to lead the way in cancer care.

Nov. 18, 2024

Walter Reed receives "A" Grade for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center again earned a prestigious “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, this for the fall 2024. Walter Reed previously earned the “A” grade for spring 2024.

Oct. 31, 2024

Walter Reed, programs reaccredited by The Joint Commission

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently received formal notification of its reaccreditation by The Joint Commission (TJC) for the hospital, Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) and Behavioral Health.

Oct. 29, 2024

U.S. Navy's top officer thanks Murtha Cancer Center for care at annual breast cancer summit

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The U.S. Navy’s highest-ranking officer was successfully treated for breast cancer earlier this year at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Oct. 22, 2024

Walter Reed celebrates pharmacy team’s dedication, expertise, and impact

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center — While American Pharmacists Month celebrates those working in the pharmacy field during October, Walter Reed and its beneficiaries appreciate every day the medical center’s pharmacy team for the services they provide across the National Capital Region (NCR).

Oct. 17, 2024

Walter Reed’s Mother and Infant Care Center Marks Post-Pandemic Milestone

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — “There is NO way I’m doing this without an epidural,” exclaimed soon-to-be new mom Janae Lettley, from her birthing bed in the Mother and Infant Care Center (MICC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Walter Reed) in Bethesda, Maryland.

Oct. 9, 2024

Walter Reed nurse transfers elite athletic skills, drive to nursing career

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Sophia Gulotti graduated from the Clinical Nurse Transition Program (CNTP) at Walter Reed on Oct. 4, gaining greater knowledge as a medical-surgical nurse while providing care to Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries and working alongside more experienced nurses as mentors.

Oct. 7, 2024

Military Health System Research Symposium honors Dr. Craig Shriver

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) recently honored retired U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Craig Shriver, director of the Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, with the Distinguished Service Award for his dedication and significant contributions to military medicine.