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Vishwesha Patel, is an inpatient pharmacist assigned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's (WRNMMC) pharmacy department, who along with her pharmacy team members are being celebrated not only during American Pharmacists Month in October, but every day for their impact on the health care of Walter Reed and other Military Health System beneficiaries throughout the National Capital Region.(DOD photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)

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).

Mother-to-be Janae Lettley, wife of Navy Constructionman Taurian Jones, gets ready for an induced birth with the help of Nurse Yohade Jaleta, RN MSN, in her birthing room at Walter Reed’s Mother-Infant Care Center in Bethesda, Maryland, October 9, 2024.

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.

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Sophia Gulotti (in white top with red, white and blue cap) competes in United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) and Surf-Lifesaving competitions, and this summer, she competed on Team USA in the 2024 International Life Saving Federation World Championships in Australia.

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.

Dr. Lester Martínez López (left), the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, presents retired U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Craig Shriver, director of the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, with the Distinguished Service Award at the 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium.

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.

Chiefs Pinning Ceremony takes place for NCR Navy Medicine in Memorial Hall at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center September 27, 2024. 16 Servicemembers received anchors at the ceremony. (DOD Photo by Christian Lilakos)

Oct. 2, 2024

16 Servicemembers receive anchors at Chiefs Pinning Ceremony for NCR Navy Medicine

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — National Capital Region Navy Medicine hosted its FY-25 Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony Sept. 27 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and 14 Sailors along with two Soldiers received their coveted gold fouled anchors and chief’s cover during the program rich in time-honored traditions.

The Department of Defense’s Substance Use Education campaigns include “Own Your Limits,” focused on responsible drinking; “You Can Quit 2,” DOD’s tobacco cessation initiative; and “Too Much To Lose,” addressing prescription and illicit drug misuse.

Oct. 1, 2024

Substance Use Disorder Symposium highlights knowing the red flags, testing, novel therapies

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Drug testing in the military, red flags [for abuse], and the use of psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapy were some of the topics discussed during the 2024 Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Symposium, recently hosted by the National Capital Region (NCR) Pain Initiative (NCRPI) and Tele-Pain Program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Dr. Gregory Chesnut (Urology) is listed as #2 among the top 20 specialty care providers in the third quarter’s Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) recently released by officials of the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

Sept. 26, 2024

Walter Reed, Defense Health Network National Capital Region Excel in JOES Best of the Best Rankings

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Patients rated five Walter Reed physicians and two clinics among “the best of the best” in delivery care in results of the third quarter’s Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) recently released by officials of the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

Walter Reed National Military recently received the prestigious 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) database.

Sept. 24, 2024

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Alexander T. Augusta Medical Center Receive Prestigious 5-Star Ratings in National Survey

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The Defense Health Network National Capital Region (DHN-NCR) is proud to announce that both Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and Alexander T. Augusta Medical Center (ATAMMC) have earned coveted 5-star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) database. This prestigious recognition is based on patient surveys collected from October 2022 through September 2023, reflecting exceptional patient experiences across multiple areas of hospital care.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. FaLana Gideon (left) commander of the recently-activated 316th Inpatient Operations Squadron and Senior Airman Bailey Arthur cut the cake celebrating the U.S. Air Force's 77th birthday during a ceremony at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sept. 19

Sept. 19, 2024

316th Inpatient Operations Squadron, Walter Reed celebrate U.S. Air Force’s 77th birthday

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md — Airmen of the 316th Inpatient Operations Squadron (IPTS), the U.S. Air Force’s first squadron stood up at Walter Reed on Aug. 23, 2024, joined other team members at the medical center to celebrate the branch’s 77th birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony following morning colors on Sept. 19, 2024.

Team members of Walter Reed’s Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic are credited with launching a successful Initial Entry Clinic (IEC) designed to assist Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries obtain their first therapy appointment in under two weeks.

Sept. 17, 2024

Walter Reed’s Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health launches efficient initial appointment process

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — “Efficiency leads to recapture,” state Defense Health Agency (DHA) officials, recognizing the Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health (AOBH) Clinic at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Walter Reed). The clinic successfully launched an Initial Entry Clinic (IEC) designed to assist Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries obtain their first therapy appointment in under two weeks. “This initiative [allowed] Walter Reed to consistently meet access to care standards from January to July 2024,” added DHA officials.

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