Tracy Freeman, caregiver and mother of U.S. Army Pfc. Iszondriq Johnson, Wounded Warrior and cancer patient. Freeman is recognized during National Caregivers Day.

Feb. 17, 2023

Being a caregiver is my calling

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — It’s National Caregivers Day, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) recognizes the sacrifices, hard work, and compassion of millions of caregivers, including one mother of a Wounded Warrior.

Officer Candidate Melissa Lewis, a student with the Phase II Interservice Physician Assistant Program at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, is pictured in the Orthopedic Clinic at LRMC. Lewis was recently involved in emergency situations during a six-hour flight from Israel to Portugal, where her medical expertise led to stabilizing distressed passengers along with a New Hampshire physician.

Feb. 17, 2023

Turbulence, turmoil on flight tests Soldier’s tact

Landstuhl, Germany — Officer Candidate Melissa Lewis, a student with the Phase II Interservice Physician Assistant Program at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, was recently involved in emergency situations during a six-hour flight from Israel to Portugal, where her medical expertise led to stabilizing distressed passengers along with a New Hampshire physician.

Chief Master Sgt. Kristy Wiener, Major Command functional manager, Aviation Resource Management, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, is greeted by Saif, an American Red Cross volunteer, during his first day volunteering with the Landstuhl American Red Cross Pet Visitation Program, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Jan. 19.

Feb. 17, 2023

Pet morale visits relaunch at LRMC

Landstuhl, Germany — After a three-year hiatus, the Landstuhl American Red Cross, located at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), restarted its Pet Visitation Program at LRMC, Jan. 19. The program aims to raise morale and spirits for LRMC staff and patients.

A girl looks into an eye test machine

Feb. 15, 2023

Make Your Vision a Year-Round Priority

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Vision and eye health are an important part of supporting an overall healthy lifestyle. Here’s an overview of vision coverage for active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, and their eligible family members.

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Feb. 15, 2023

Naval Hospital Jacksonville American Red Cross volunteer program restarts after 2-year pause

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville is looking for volunteers for its American Red Cross program. The program was put on pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local Volunteer Program Representative Terry Miles explains how volunteers help the hospital complete its mission.

Feb. 15, 2023

Cardiology expert shares tips for healthy heart year-round

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — A healthy heart is vital to overall wellness and as we wrap up Heart Health Month, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’ (WRNMMC) cardiology expert shares important tips for a healthy heart year round.

The U.S. Navy recently named My Lan Tran, supervisory pharmacist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), its 2022 Civilian Pharmacist of the Year.

Feb. 14, 2023

U.S. Navy Selects WRNMMC Pharmacist as 2022 Civilian Pharmacist of the Year

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The U.S. Navy recently named My Lan Tran, supervisory pharmacist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), its 2022 Civilian Pharmacist of the Year.

Woman stands on stage in front of crowd.

Feb. 10, 2023

WAMC celebrates U.S. Army Nurse Corps' 122 years

Womack Army Medical Center held a U.S. Army Nurse Corps celebration recognizing 122 years of compassionate care, dedicated to the health of our nation, Feb. 1.

Woman stands in front of group of people, stretching before a run.

Feb. 10, 2023

Womack Physical Therapy run class improves readiness for service members.

Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) Physical Therapy hosted a collaboration gait retraining continuing education course between Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) and WAMC Department of Rehab, Jan. 25.

WRNMMC COVID-19 Vaccine Site closure

Feb. 10, 2023

Walter Reed to Close COVID-19 Vaccination Site on February 13

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Due to decreased demand for both COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s (WRNMMC) COVID-19 Vaccine Site will be permanently closed effective Monday, Feb 13.

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