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Jan. 23, 2024

Walter Reed Eye Institute Champions National Glaucoma Awareness Month

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness, potentially affecting over three million Americans and 80 million people worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As part of National Glaucoma Awareness Month, each January, the Walter Reed Eye Institute (WREI) joins stakeholders in a global 30-day campaign to encourage everyone over 40 to have annual eye exams.

Jan. 22, 2024

Pediatric Sedation Unit makes a difference in the care of children at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — “Children are not merely ‘little adults.’ There are unique physiological and maturational changes that occur with age. There is also no one-size-fits-all approach to medications for children. Children are constantly growing, and so their medication doses are given based on their bodyweight and repeated as needed to achieve the desired effect in the safest manner.” Army Col. (Dr.) Jennifer Kicker, medical director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Sedation Services at Walter Reed, shared that professional knowledge in explaining the mission of the Pediatric Sedation Unit (PSU).

Jan. 18, 2024

Physicians of the nation’s youngest warriors present research work at pediatric conference

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed provides safe and quality care to all its beneficiaries, including the youngest warriors – children of the men and women who serve in uniform. To provide the best care, those who treat Walter Reed’s young patients receive world-class training and conduct innovative research in pediatrics.

Jan. 17, 2024

National Blood Donor Month highlights vital need for donations

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — January is National Blood Donor Month, an observance to encourage people to consider donating blood and platelets, explained Navy Lt. Michelle Wallace, director of the Armed Services Blood Bank Center – National Capital Region, located on Naval Support Activity Bethesda, home to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Jan. 11, 2024

Walter Reed’s New DEI Director Embraces MLK’s Public Service Call to Action

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Remember, Celebrate, and Act When you meet Ronald D. Madison, the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) director at Walter Reed, you sense that he is a man on a mission – keeping Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s aspirations alive for those seeking greater access to the American dream.

Jan. 10, 2024

Walter Reed Gains New Momentum in 2024 Supporting the Defense Health Agency’s Sustainability Initiative

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — A new generation of leaders committed to sustainability takes the helm at Walter Reed, anxiously accepting the invitation from the Defense Health Agency to find creative solutions to creating greenspace, managing hospital resources and disposing of waste in more environmentally friendly forms.

Jan. 8, 2024

A New Year, A New You: Exercising 'CAN' help you do it!

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — A new year is a great time to improve your health and fitness. You CAN do it! This new year, when working on your fitness resolutions, remember this phrase, “You CAN do it!” The acronym CAN means Consistency, Accountability, and New (exercises).

Jan. 4, 2024

Walter Reed Director Shares Joy with Family of the Hospital’s 2024 First Born

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center proudly announces the birth of Azarias Navarro, the first baby born in the hospital in 2024. In a time-honored tradition, Walter Reed director U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Melissa Austin presented a gift basket to the Navarro family to commemorate the milestone. Jan. 4, 2024.

Jan. 3, 2024

Walter Reed nursing team recognizes former member with the DAISY Award

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed’s Directorate for Nursing recognized former Army Sgt. Brandon Keller, a licensed practical nurse, as its December 2023 DAISY Award honoree.

Jan. 2, 2024

Turning New Year’s Resolutions into New Me Success Stories

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The World Is Your Oyster For centuries, we have been inspired by the immortal words of William Shakespeare: “The World Is Your Oyster.” It’s a subtle call to action to make our aspirations more than lofty goals but the rewards of a life well-lived. By taking the time to prioritize and commit to our highest ideals and trying to achieve those milestones, each of us can live a more fulfilling and engaging life.