Navy Lieutenant Lauren Dixon, left, and Commander Carlton Bennett, right, cut a cake during a ceremony celebrating the 116th birthday of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps during a ceremony held Monday, May 13, 2024 aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

May 14, 2024

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates 116th Navy Nurse Birthday

MCAS Cherry Point — Staff and Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated the 116th birthday of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps during a ceremony conducted Monday, May 13 in the clinic’s pavilion.

Navy Lieutenant Sarah Cruz will continue her career as a U.S. Navy Nurse by attending Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, to earn a Master of Science in Public Health. Cruz served aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, ending her duty there as Department Head of the facility’s Patient Centered Medical Home.

May 14, 2024

“You Grow Where You Are Planted” Cherry Point Nurse Departs for New Role in Public Health

MCAS Cherry Point — A Navy Nurse serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will soon depart for the next chapter in her career that will change the trajectory of her service.

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May 13, 2024

Wright-Patterson Medical Center leads military health care innovation

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Wright-Patterson Medical Center is at the forefront of a new era in military health care, selected by Defense Health Agency as one of five facilities to pilot a more patient-centered care model.

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May 13, 2024

Nine Military Hospitals Receive Highest Leapfrog Grade for Safe, High-Quality Care

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — The Defense Health Agency announced today that nine military hospitals received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, demonstrating DHA’s commitment to safe, high-quality care and transparency.

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May 13, 2024

Walter Reed Celebrate Nurses with Facility Dog Therapy Painting Event

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — In a week-long celebration of events, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center brought together nurses and Walter Reed facility dogs in a heartwarming activity, therapy painting on May 10, 2024.

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May 10, 2024

Walter Reed Bethesda Observes Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted a solemn candlelight ceremony in observance of Holocaust Days of Remembrance on May 9 in Memorial Auditorium. During the program, Holocaust survivor, World War II veteran and liberator retired U.S. Army Col. Frank Cohn served as guest speaker, sharing his heroic story of humanity, hope and bravery with the Walter Reed community.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center held an inaugural Healthcare Resources Expo on May 9, 2024 in the Building 19 Lobby. Staff from numerous clinics and organizations within the hospital intermingled with patients to provide information about the services and facilities offered as well as what ways Walter Reed can enhance the care they receive.

May 9, 2024

Walter Reed Hosts Inaugural Healthcare Resources Expo to Empower Patients and Engage Providers

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Healing the nation’s heroes and their families provided the inspirational backdrop for launching Healthcare Resources Expo, an inaugural wellness symposium held on May 9 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The expo featured medical providers from the President’s Hospital and partners from the Defense Health Agency’s National Capital Region (NCR).

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May 9, 2024

AF Audiologists transform life journeys into expertise

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TX — For U.S. Air Force Captains Emily Lee and Jacqueline Anderson, life experiences highlighting the

Competitors in the 2024 Research and Innovation Month poster competition at Walter Reed, held May 1-2, included Army Capt. (Dr.) Robert Sgrignoli, Army Maj. (Dr.) Andrew Price, Army Capt. (Dr.) Elena Crecelius, Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Karin Brockman, Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Peter Li and Army Capt. (Dr.) Joshua Pollock, whose investigative work look to enhance the delivery of patient care.

May 9, 2024

Poster competitions kick off 2024 Research & Innovation Month at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Research focused on improving the care of Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries was highlighted during the two-day poster competition, May 1-2, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as part of its Department of Research Program’s (DRP) 16th Annual Research and Innovation Month observance.

Former BAMC patients share stories during Nurses Week event

May 9, 2024

Former BAMC patients share stories during Nurses Week event

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center kicked off Nurses and Techs Week with an opening ceremony May 6 in the

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