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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.

Oct. 16, 2024

“Being a PA gave me the opportunity to go even further into taking care of people, that was the drive. I wanted to help”: National Physician Assistant Week

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD – Oct. 6-12 marked National Physician Assistant Week honoring the invaluable contributions that physician assistants (PAs) have made to the medical field and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Oct. 15, 2024

Walter Reed celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together" theme

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — "It's one thing to speak the language, and it's another to become part of the culture," said U.S. Navy Capt. Juan Rosario, chief of staff at Walter Reed during the medical center’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 11.

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.

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.

Oct. 3, 2024

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Importance of Early Detection and Support

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA , Md — October is recognized nationwide as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to stressing the importance of early detection and providing support to those affected.

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.

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.

Sept. 30, 2024

Healthy Aging Month: Improving, maintaining health with age

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to recognize the positive aspects of aging and raise awareness about the physical and mental health of older adults.

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).