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June 10, 2024

Unlock Your Health With Patient Advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that military hospitals and clinics come with a support staff of people who can help you navigate the health care process? You can find patient advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators at military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region.

June 10, 2024

Murtha Cancer Center hosts the annual Skin Cancer Summit

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — The Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the only Department of Defense (DOD) Cancer Center of Excellence, hosted its annual Skin Cancer Summit virtually, May 30, 2024. While May is annually observed as National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month to highlight the most common cancer in the United States, Walter Reed providers encourage people to protect their skin against the sun's harmful rays daily. This includes using sunscreen and wearing clothing to cover skin exposed to the sun for prolonged periods.

June 7, 2024

Walter Reed physicians earn research awards

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. — Capping off 2024 Research and Innovation Month, Walter Reed’s Department of Research Programs (DRP) recognized award winners for its poster and symposium competitions during a ceremony on May 22. Winners in some of the categories advanced to compete in the 39th Annual Navy-wide Academic Research Competition, held virtually May 17. Walter Reed participants walked away with awards in that competition as well.

June 4, 2024

Unlock Your Health With Preventive Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Preventive health services play a key role in your long-term physical and mental health. Learn more about the benefits of preventive health care and how TRICARE covers these services.  

June 4, 2024

Walter Reed Medical Support Assistant Receives Values in Action Award

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. — When you first enter the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Walter Reed, you’ll likely be greeted by Shaa Nixon, a San Antonio, Texas native whose southern hospitality often puts patients and their families at ease as they await the birth of a newborn.

June 3, 2024

The Artiss Symposium at Walter Reed: Celebrating Advancements within the Behavioral Health Field

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Medical Center will host their annual Artiss Symposium, dedicated to the education and professional development of behavioral health trainees and providers, on June 5, in Clark Auditorium.

May 31, 2024

Walter Reed Hosts Grand Rounds Forum on Organ Donation: Safety, Ethics and Trust

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted a Director’s Grand Rounds forum in Clark Auditorium on May 21 to foster a discussion on organ transplanting and emerging ethical concerns related to balancing the interests of donors and recipients.

May 29, 2024

Walter Reed observes Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed observed Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with dance, food, and words of inspiration during a program on May 23 in Clark Auditorium at the medical center.

May 23, 2024

Walter Reed Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Emergency Medical Services Week

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. — Emergency Medical Services Week, May 19-25 this year, celebrates the physicians, nurses, corpsmen, medics and other EMS professionals who care for patients in Walter Reed’s emergency department.

May 23, 2024

U.S. Army Medical Corps chief hosts leadership professional development briefing at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — U.S. Army Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Clinton K. Murray, the commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence and chief of the U.S. Army Medical Corps (AMC), provided an update of the corps during a leadership professional development briefing at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, May 15, 2024.