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March 17, 2025

Walter Reed Expands Patient Transport Services for Beneficiaries

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Military Health System beneficiaries with mobility challenges now have expanded support at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The hospital’s Patient Transport Team provides wheelchair and bed transport services to assist patients in navigating the facility with ease and respect.

March 13, 2025

Top DOD Leaders Address Military Readiness at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — Senior Department of Defense (DoD) officials engaged directly with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center staff during a Senior Leaders Forum on March 7, addressing concerns ranging from military medical readiness to workforce reductions and efficiency improvements.

Feb. 26, 2025

Walter Reed dentists say brush up on oral hygiene

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Dentists from Walter Reed paid visits to Child Development Centers (CDC) throughout the National Capital Region during February to teach children good dental habits.

Feb. 21, 2025

Walter Reed NICU Nurse Finds Rewards in Caring for the ‘Littlest Warriors’

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s own Jenny Vazquez-Robles, who works in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), is one of a team of heroes caring for Walter Reed’s “littlest warriors,” ensuring that premature and full-term babies with complications have the best possible start in life.

Feb. 20, 2025

Senators Visit Patients and Staff at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Feb. 10, greeting patients and staff with Valentine's greetings and expressing gratitude for their service to the nation.

Feb. 11, 2025

Walter Reed recognizes nursing team members with DAISY Awards

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center — Walter Reed recognized two of its nursing team members on February 6 for the extraordinary care they recently provided patients at the hospital.

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.