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Patient Resources

Communication Tools

Connect with WRNMMC!

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) offers a variety of ways to stay informed and up-to-date on important information. Check out the options below!

Social Media

Facebook: www.facebook.com/WRBethesda

WRB Alerts

Receive up-to-the-minute alerts on Walter Reed Bethesda (WRB) news that may affect you. Text WRBALERT to 888-777 to sign-up. Opt out at any time. Standard data and texting charges may apply depending on your mobile service plan. If you receive the message “Service Access Denied,” please call your mobile carrier for assistance. 

Appointment Reminders

Patients who elect to receive appointment reminders will be notified in advance of their appointment using a recorded message. This message may also be used to share important information, such as inclement weather closures and emergency notifications related to patient appointments. 

Vaccine Hotlines

Because supply of high-demand vaccines can periodically fluctuate, we want patients to be well informed about availability before heading our way. Call ahead to ensure the vaccine you need is available.
Flu Vaccine Hotline: 301-295-4511, Option 3
COVID Vaccine Information Line: 301-295-2829

Secure Messaging

Secure messaging lets you talk privately with your doctor or healthcare team via email anytime, anywhere. With secure messaging, you can: 
•    Ask questions and get non-emergency health care advice
•    Request appointments and referrals
•    Ask your doctor to renew your prescriptions 
•    Request copies of labs and other test results
•    Get access to information about a variety of health topics including links to doctor-recommended information and sites
To sign-up for secure messaging, visit: tolsecuremessaging.com
To learn more about secure messaging, visit: www.tricare.mil/FindDoctor/AllProviderDirectories/Military/SecurePatientPortal/SecureMessaging 

Web Alerts

Important notices, such as changes in normal business operations, may be posted to our website as web alerts. You can access our web alerts by clicking on the red banner at the top of every web page, or by navigating to the Alerts page at: walterreed.tricare.mil/News-Gallery/Alerts
 
Don't forget to keep your family's information up-to-date in DEERS.