Oct. 24, 2023

Navy Doctor, Pennsauken, New Jersey Native Recognized by Patient for “Amazing care and support”

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Monique Gourdine-Shaw, a board-certified podiatric surgeon in the Department of orthopedics and podiatry, has been recognized for her exceptional leadership and commitment to patient care. In a letter from a grateful patient, Gourdine-Shaw was praised for her commitment to optimizing health, safety, and readiness on September 27, 2023. In the letter, the patient expressed gratitude for the "amazing care and support over the past several months.”

Oct. 24, 2023

BAMC maintains long-standing accreditation from Commission on Cancer

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center once again has been re-accredited for three years by the American College

Oct. 24, 2023

Lyster conducts Safety Stand-Down Day

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic hosted a Safety Stand-Down Day on October 18. The Lyster staff, along with members of Brown Dental Clinic participated in the event which incorporated training scenarios to positively influence patient care and occupational safety. Through hands-on demonstrations, practical exercises, and targeted training objectives, the staff focused their efforts to strengthen their culture of safety.

Oct. 23, 2023

Champions of Health: The Unseen Protectors of Safety – Celebrating International Infection Prevention Week at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — As International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) drew to a close on October 21, 2023, we continue to celebrate the unsung heroes who play a pivotal role in safeguarding our health. Established in 1986 by President Ronald Reagan, IIPW serves as a reminder of the importance of infection prevention in saving lives and healthcare dollars. In the heart of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), a dedicated team of Infection Preventionists (IPs) led by Karen Cromwell, Chief of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) at WRNMMC, stand as guardians of health. Their tireless efforts ensure a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Oct. 23, 2023

Fort Johnson Families gather for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital hosted a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day observance at the Angel Baby Tree Memorial Oct. 15, at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, Louisiana. The Angel Baby Tree was donated in 1994 to the hospital from grieving parents as a constant and living reminder of the estimated one in four individuals and families whose lives are altered by that death of their children during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy.

Oct. 23, 2023

U.S. Naval Hospital Guam Junior Sailor of the Quarter

AGANA HEIGHTS, Guam - Hospital Corpsman Third Class James Pappas, native of Jefferson Township, New

Oct. 20, 2023

Airman answers the nursing ‘call’

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — While there are only few Airmen at Walter Reed in comparison to the number of Sailors and Soldiers at “the President’s Hospital,” the Air Force’s contributions to patient care and accomplishing the many missions at the flagship of military health care, cannot be denied. Such is the case with Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Erin Barger. The senior enlisted leader (SEL) in the Directorate of Nursing Services, Barger is a native of Dexter Missouri and has served in uniform for 23 years.

Oct. 20, 2023

Alabama Lieutenant Governor visits Lyster Army Health Clinic

Fort Novosel, AL — Lt. Col. Garrett Holt, Lyster Army Health Clinic Commander welcomed Alabama Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth, accompanied by members of the Alabama legislature and Military Stability Commission, to Lyster Army Health Clinic during his visit the US Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) and Fort Novosel on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Oct. 19, 2023

Walter Reed Social Worker Restores Resilience One Patient at a Time

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — In Robert Frost’s immortal poem “The Road Not Taken,” he writes of a trail in the woods diverging into two remarkably different paths – implicitly encouraging readers to choose the road less traveled and live a life that both defies and exceeds expectations.

Oct. 18, 2023

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a “Top Recommended Hospital”

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC), formerly known as Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, was recently highlighted by Becker’s Hospital Review for the outstanding, high-quality care it provides to military medical beneficiaries.