Sept. 26, 2023

“Crush the Lemon”: A Navy Sailor and Brooklyn, New York Native’s Message to Others During Suicide Prevention Month Rock Placement Ceremony

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — As Suicide Prevention Awareness Month wraps up, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Department of Behavioral Health team hosted a Rock Placing Ceremony and Resource Fair, reminding everyone that help is available, and healing is possible.

Sept. 26, 2023

Intrepid Spirit celebrates 10 years of healing and hope

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The Intrepid Spirit Center at Camp Lejeune will celebrate 10 years of care for those with traumatic brain injuries or TBI-related ailments. The clinic was founded on Oct. 2, 2013.

Sept. 26, 2023

Bringing awareness to ovarian cancer

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Ovarian cancer causes more deaths each year than any other gynecologic cancer in the U.S. This includes cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which adds that all women are at risk for developing a gynecologic cancer.

Sept. 26, 2023

Walter Reed celebrates Surgical Technologists: Professionals Behind the Scenes Ensuring Quality Care, Patient Safety

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed celebrated its surgical technologists (STs) Sept. 17-23 during National Surgical Technologists Week 2023, which focused on the theme, “Celebrating Unsung Heroes.”

Sept. 26, 2023

TRICARE Dental Program Is Your Ally in the Fight Against Oral Cancer

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — According to the National Institutes of Health, health care providers diagnose about 54,000 new cases of oral cancer per year in the United States. As with all types of cancer, education and early detection are critical. Learn how to spot the warning signs of oral cancer before the disease can spread.

Sept. 22, 2023

Fostering Health and Wellness in the Military Health Space and Beyond

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Imagine having the responsibility for fostering health and wellness for the staff of Walter Reed, and you will gain some insight into what it's like to be Sonja Simzak, tasked with keeping the medical center’s teams primed to deliver patient-focused health care to America's active and retired service members and their families.

Sept. 22, 2023

Walter Reed Celebrates Simulation in Healthcare Week

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — In observance of Simulation in Healthcare Week 2023 (Sept. 18-22), Walter Reed’s Department of Simulation hosted an expo Sept. 19-20 featuring the latest state-of-the-art simulation technology, some currently in use at the medical center.

Sept. 22, 2023

Time to Start Thinking About the Flu

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — In the upcoming influenza season, ditching the handshake for a smart salute or an elbow nudge is a great idea. Even “la bise,” the French greeting where two people exchange light kisses on the cheek, will have to go for now to decrease the spread of the flu. Prevention is the key!

Sept. 21, 2023

Capt. Brown’s Road to Excellence Leads to Inspire

NAVAL HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Brown is the first African American female to complete the U.S. Navy Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Residency.

Sept. 21, 2023

NH Jacksonville employee named DHA Good Steward

NAVAL HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville Safety & Occupational Health Specialist Sannuthi Schott was named Defense Health Agency Good Steward for the First Quarter, fiscal year 2023.