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Jan. 16, 2025

Demand for Virtual Visits Surges at Walter Reed During Recent Snowstorm

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed Patients Using Scheduled Virtual Visits Surge During Recent Snowstorm

Jan. 7, 2025

Walter Reed Welcomes First Baby of 2025

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — “Well, this is a helluva way to start the new year!” declared 21-year-old Navy Master-at-Arms Seaman Autumn Henigin, one day after giving birth to the first baby of 2025 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Dec. 30, 2024

Navy, Army recognize Walter Reed pharmacists

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — The Navy and Army recently recognized two Walter Reed pharmacists with awards in annual competitions that include nominations from agencies throughout each service.

Dec. 23, 2024

Walter Reed hosts Hanukkah educational program

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed hosted a Hanukkah educational program for patients, staff, and visitors on Dec. 19 in the lobby of medical center’s America Building.

Dec. 19, 2024

Medal of Honor recipients visit patients, staff at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Recipients of the Medal of Honor (MoH), the highest U.S. military decoration, visited patients and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Dec. 13, sharing their stories of selfless service and sacrifice, and thanking current service members for their commitment to duty.

Dec. 17, 2024

Walter Reed Doctors Win Shock and Trauma Recognition from GWU

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Nestled warmly beneath the covers, Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jonathan Sexton heard the low buzz of his cell phone next to the bed.

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.