May 15, 2023

Nurse, mentor earns DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — At 26, Christina Ferguson became a nurse, fulfilling a lifelong dream, she said. Since then, she has served and advanced in the field, going from staff nurse to nurse manager, nurse consultant, senior nurse consultant, and now nurse liaison for the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

May 15, 2023

Research carries on distinguished medical legacy at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Researchers looking to carry on the distinguished medical legacies of Robert A. Phillips and Bailey K. Ashford, presented their investigative work for judges during the annual research symposium competition hosted by the Department of Research Programs at Walter Reed on May 8.

May 12, 2023

How to save a life: Al Whitney donates 1,030th pint of platelets at Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center

Al Whitney is a true American hero. For over half a century, he has been a constant blood donor to the Armed Services Blood Program and other donor locations throughout the United States. He has donated five gallons of whole blood. On May 12, Whitney donated his 1,030th unit of platelets at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center in North Carolina.

May 11, 2023

Research, Innovation Month spotlights studies conducted at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Food insecurity for military families is a concern. Abscess incision and drainage procedure training for medical students can be a challenge, with trainees often missing opportunities to perform or learn the procedure. These were just two of a number of issues researched and tackled by participants in Walter Reed’s Department of Research Programs’ (DRP) annual poster competition, which kicked of 2023 Research and Innovation Month activities on May 1 at the medical center.

May 11, 2023

OB/GYN residents recognized for research work

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Army Maj. (Dr.) Kiley Hunkler, Air Force Capt. (Dr.) David Boedeker, and Air Force Capt. Kathryn Edmonds earned the top awards in the 28th Annual Robert C. Park Uniformed Services Residency in Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics Resident Research Day program, held May 5 at Walter Reed.

May 10, 2023

Recognizing Excellence: Four Walter Reed nurses honored with DAISY Award

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Medical Center honored four of its own with the prestigious DAISY Award during the Director's Town Hall on May 9.

May 10, 2023

CRDAMC celebrates DHA nurses everywhere, value provided to health care team

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center wraps up a week of celebration honoring past and current nurses during a fun-filled week April 5-11. With this year’s theme being, “Nurses make a difference Anytime, Anywhere, Always,” the staff kicked off the week with a fashion show of past and present military and civilian nursing uniforms, modeled by staff members. Other events included an escape room, basket drawings, fun run and walk, a taco and waffle bar, and a relaxation and yoga room.

May 10, 2023

Key Things To Know About Your TRICARE Primary Care Manager

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’re a new or longtime TRICARE Prime enrollee, you need to know about your primary care manager (PCM). Your PCM is the health care provider you’ll visit for most of your care. Learn about the role your PCM will play in your health care and your options for choosing or changing your PCM.

May 10, 2023

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Caregivers, Administrators with Blessing of Hands

MCAS Cherry Point — Staff serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gathered Tuesday, May 9 to celebrate caregivers and administrators aboard the clinic with a Blessing of the Hands Ceremony.

May 9, 2023

U.S. Army Physician in transition looks back

After 26 years in the U.S. Army a key takeaway for Col. (Dr.) Karl Brewer, chief medical officer (CMO) Womack Army Medical Center, is people first.