April 24, 2024

Navy Sailor Strikes a Balance between Military Service at Walter Reed and Miss Maryland Competition

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Harmonizing her dreams of a Navy career and competing in the Miss Maryland competition, Hospitalman Evelyn Johnson is weaving a remarkable tale of courage, aspiration, and resilience. The strong example set by her father and brother ignited a passion within her to stand up and contribute to the nation's safety. Overwhelmed by the sense of pride on her father's return from deployment, Johnson dreamed of emanating the same feelings for her family and future generations.

April 23, 2024

CRDAMC pharmacy team safely working towards better wait times

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – A look behind the scenes of the pharmacy windows at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center pharmacy will show personnel continue to endure many changes while working hard to be safe when providing prescription services to beneficiaries. In recent months several challenges arose that would have overwhelmed most teams, such as, the cyber-attack, the prescription verification system installation, in March 2022 the addition of a completely new system called Military Health System, GENESIS, that replaced older systems. GENESIS connected other military pharmacies plus a secure patient portal that allows beneficiaries access to their MHS health records and to virtually interact with military health care teams.

April 23, 2024

Walter Reed’s Junior Officer of the Quarter Embodies Patient-Centered Excellence

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Faith, Courage, Service, and Honor When you meet U.S. Navy Lt. (Dr.) Kathryn Flynn, you’ll likely observe her embodiment of the Navy's core values of faith, courage, service, and honor. The Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania native attributes much of her success to her parents, who supported her aspirations and encouraged her to pursue her passions athletically and academically.

April 23, 2024

Expecting a Child? Here’s How TRICARE Covers Maternity Services

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Recently learned you’re expecting a baby? Congratulations! TRICARE is here to help you get the care you need during pregnancy. As you get ready to welcome your child, learn more about how TRICARE covers maternity services.  

April 22, 2024

Cancer diagnosis linked to HPV virus

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year in the United States, more

April 22, 2024

Walter Reed and Leaders from National Capital Region Defense Health Network Conclude Inaugural Joint Financial Assistance and Recovery Mission Seminar

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Leaders from the Defense Health Agency, the National Capital Region (NCR) Defense Health Network, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center concluded a four-day training seminar, the Joint Financial Assistance and Recovery Mission (JFARM), held at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence on April 15 – 18, 2024. e and resource management through comprehensive training and collaborative efforts.

April 22, 2024

Improving Outcomes: How TRICARE Covers Cancer Clinical Trials

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you have cancer, clinical trials can offer a path to innovative new treatments and improved care in the future. TRICARE covers participation in cancer clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.

April 18, 2024

Eid al-Fitr celebrated at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — The Walter Reed Islamic community along with the Department of Pastoral Care hosted a special meal April 16 in observance of Eid al-Fitr, celebrated by Muslims worldwide marking the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.

April 18, 2024

Madigan Patient Information Fair: JOIN US May 1, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the ground floor of the Medical Mall.

Need help navigating your healthcare at Madigan? We're here to help! You are invited to attend the Madigan Patient Information Fair held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the ground floor of the Medical Mall. Speak with our subject matter experts on topics including TRICARE, Referrals, Access to Care, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal, Pharmacy Services, Nutrition & Wellness, and how to better navigate your healthcare experience. We hope to see you there! #CarewithCompassion #PuttingPeoplefirst

April 17, 2024

Navigating Food Labels: Making the Informed Choice

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — 2nd Lt. Isis Bello Hernandez U.S. Army Dietetic Intern Editor’s note: Hernandez is a dietetic intern at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in the U.S. Army-Baylor Master’s Program in Nutrition. In today's busy supermarkets there is an abundance of options, and reading food labels can feel like a puzzle. Understanding what they mean is crucial for making healthy choices. Let's delve into the world of food labels, decoding their different sections and empowering you to make informed decisions about what you and your families eat.