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DOD’s Top Doctor Calls Military Medicine a Joint Force
DOD’s Top Doctor Calls Military Medicine a Joint Force


Red Cross Volunteer Exemplifies Dedication to Duty at Walter Reed
Red Cross Volunteer Exemplifies Dedication to Duty at Walter Reed


Wounded Vet Reflects on Korean War 60 Years After Armistice
Wounded Vet Reflects on Korean War 60 Years After Armistice


Pilot Program Enhances Autism Care, Treatment
Pilot Program Enhances Autism Care, Treatment


Wright Visits, Honors Wounded Warriors in San Antonio
Wright Visits, Honors Wounded Warriors in San Antonio


Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Names New Dean
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Names New Dean


Amputee Leads Marines at Infantry School
Amputee Leads Marines at Infantry School


Surveillance Center Puts Military on the Front Lines of Global Health
Surveillance Center Puts Military on the Front Lines of Global Health


JTF CapMed Commander Discusses Way Ahead with Walter Reed Bethesda Staff
JTF CapMed Commander Discusses Way Ahead with Walter Reed Bethesda Staff


Home News .Belvoir hospital opens doors of new Traumatic Brain Injury treatment center
Home News .Belvoir hospital opens doors of new Traumatic Brain Injury treatment center


Belvoir hospital rated among top five in Military Healthcare System
Belvoir hospital rated among top five in Military Healthcare System


Make the Most of Furlough Days, Psychologist Says
Make the Most of Furlough Days, Psychologist Says


Belvoir wounded Soldiers find health, healing in kayak clinic
Belvoir wounded Soldiers find health, healing in kayak clinic


Bono Assumes Command of JTF CapMed
Bono Assumes Command of JTF CapMed


Defense Department Will Muscle Through Furlough Period
Defense Department Will Muscle Through Furlough Period


New Defense Health Agency taking shape
New Defense Health Agency taking shape


Fort Belvoir Hospital Aims to Redefine Military Healthcare
Fort Belvoir Hospital Aims to Redefine Military Healthcare


Town Hall Briefs Staff on Strategic Plan
Town Hall Briefs Staff on Strategic Plan


Fort Belvoir Hospital Strives for Health Care Excellence
Fort Belvoir Hospital Strives for Health Care Excellence


Top DOD Health Official Visits Nation’s Medical Center
Top DOD Health Official Visits Nation’s Medical Center


NSAB Delivers Sexual Assault Training to Service Members and Civilians
NSAB Delivers Sexual Assault Training to Service Members and Civilians


Fort Belvoir to open East Coast's largest Exchange
Fort Belvoir to open East Coast's largest Exchange


Face of Defense: Wounded Warrior Becomes Military Doctor
Face of Defense: Wounded Warrior Becomes Military Doctor


Medical Advancement is War’s Positive Outcome, Top Doc Says
Medical Advancement is War’s Positive Outcome, Top Doc Says


Fort Campbell breaks ground for new brain injury center
Fort Campbell breaks ground for new brain injury center


Defense Health Headquarters Spotlights Healthy Living
Defense Health Headquarters Spotlights Healthy Living


DoD's Establishes First Brain Tissue Bank to Study TBI in Service Members
DoD's Establishes First Brain Tissue Bank to Study TBI in Service Members


Corpsman to Receive DoD’s Junior Enlisted Member Award
Corpsman to Receive DoD’s Junior Enlisted Member Award


Outreach Center Broadens Mental Health Resources
Outreach Center Broadens Mental Health Resources


Wounded Warriors Inspire Boston Marathon Amputee
Wounded Warriors Inspire Boston Marathon Amputee


Preventative ‘Maintenance’ Keeps Men Healthy
Preventative ‘Maintenance’ Keeps Men Healthy


MHS Observes Men’s Health Month In June
MHS Observes Men’s Health Month In June


Wounded warriors at Walter Reed find healing from the power of music
Wounded warriors at Walter Reed find healing from the power of music


Furlough, Position Descriptions Top Town Hall Discussion
Furlough, Position Descriptions Top Town Hall Discussion


Leaders, Celebrities, Come Together to Thank Staff
Leaders, Celebrities, Come Together to Thank Staff


Future Military Doctors Learn Lessons from Past
Future Military Doctors Learn Lessons from Past


JBA replaces aging medical facility
JBA replaces aging medical facility


Partnership Advances Mental Health Services
Partnership Advances Mental Health Services


Walter Reed Bethesda Holds Weeklong Celebration Of Nurses
Walter Reed Bethesda Holds Weeklong Celebration Of Nurses


Summer Colors: Army, Navy, Air Force Symbolize Medical Solidarity
Summer Colors: Army, Navy, Air Force Symbolize Medical Solidarity


Hagel Explains Furloughs in Message to Workforce
Hagel Explains Furloughs in Message to Workforce


Hagel Issues Memo Directing Preparations for Civilian Furloughs
Hagel Issues Memo Directing Preparations for Civilian Furloughs


Prince Harry Brightens the Day of Wounded American Soldiers
Prince Harry Brightens the Day of Wounded American Soldiers


Summer colors: Army, Navy, Air Force symbolize medical solidarity
Summer colors: Army, Navy, Air Force symbolize medical solidarity


JTF-CapMed Names Top Enlisted Service Members of 2012
JTF-CapMed Names Top Enlisted Service Members of 2012


Walter Reed Bethesda Gives High Schoolers Extraordinary Experiences
Walter Reed Bethesda Gives High Schoolers Extraordinary Experiences


Uniformed Services University Medical Students Earn White Coats
Uniformed Services University Medical Students Earn White Coats


Wounded Soldiers Share Journey to Inspire Boston Victims
Wounded Soldiers Share Journey to Inspire Boston Victims


Staff Member Recalls Boston Tragedy
Staff Member Recalls Boston Tragedy


Meeting ‘real heroes’ at Walter Reed a reality check for Nationals
A year ago, Nationals pitcher Ryan Mattheus met a man at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The man had recently been wounded in combat and the injuries were extensive.


Adaptive sports boost wounded warriors’ confidence
Adaptive sports boost wounded warriors’ confidence


Logo Wall Builds Bridge From Past to Future
by David A. Dickinson WRNMMC Journal staff writer


Stephen Colbert Visits Injured Soldiers at Walter Reed’s Military Advanced Training Center
Stephen Colbert Visits Injured Soldiers at Walter Reed’s Military Advanced Training Center


Marine Stands Out Through Volunteerism
Marine Stands Out Through Volunteerism


FBCH Sailor named JTF CAPMED Enlisted Servicemember of the Year
By LTC Michael Robertson


Walter Reed doctors react to Boston bombing amputations
Walter Reed doctors react to Boston bombing amputations


Fort Belvoir kicks off Month of the Military Child celebration
Fort Belvoir jumpstarted its 30 daylong celebration of the courage and sacrifice of military youth during the Month of the Military Child Kick-Off Dinner Tuesday.


TRICARE Offers New Prescription Coverage to Help Kick Tobacco
TRICARE beneficiaries living in the United States now have a new weapon in their fight to kick the tobacco habit. Tobacco cessation medications are now covered through the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery program. The medications are available to beneficiaries with a prescription who are 18 years or older, but not eligible for Medicare.


Army’s Top Enlisted Soldier Visits Walter Reed Bethesda
The Army’s top enlisted Soldier and his wife visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) March 13, meeting wounded warriors, their families and staff.


First Lady Brings Cookies, Easter Spirit to Fisher House
First Lady Michelle Obama brought the Easter spirit and the White House dog, Bo, to visit military families and children at Fisher House No. 4 on the campus of Naval Support Activity Bethesda March 20.


TBI Awareness Month: Walter Reed Bethesda Furthers Education, Treatment
advertisementTraumatic brain injury (TBI) has become an increasing concern among military members and their families since the start of the war, a decade ago. To further understand and enhance treatment, Walter Reed Bethesda continues making strides in research while educating patients, families and providers.


Uniformed Services University Ranks Among Top Medical Schools
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md. -- the only university of its kind dedicated to educating military doctors, graduate nurses and other specialized health-care professionals -- has earned distinction as one of the top-ranked U.S. graduate schools.


Woodson Stresses Importance of Global Health during Budget Crisis
Despite challenges exacerbated by a federal economic crisis, maintaining U.S. participation in global health initiatives is critical says Dr. Jonathan Woodson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.


DOD’s Top Doctor Details Sequester’s Effect on Health System
The Pentagon’s top health affairs official today detailed for Congress the immediate and long-term effects of sequestration on the Defense Department’s military health care system and its medical mission.


Healthy Base Initiative Seeks Better Lifestyles
Thirteen installations will be assessed for their success in promoting healthy lifestyles for a better total workforce in the Healthy Base Initiative, Defense Department officials announced here today.


Restrict energy drinks, CENTCOM top doc says
The U.S. Central Command surgeon general is calling for a ban on energy drink sales at military bases.


Sequestration And Furlough, The Financial Impact
Recently, Department of the Defense (DOD) civilian personnel were informed that, as a result of sequestration, there may be a possible furlough on the horizon. Sequestration, as a result of budget shortfalls, entails the permanent cancellation of budgetary resources by a uniform percentage across the federal government. This would require all military services and defense agencies to furlough most DOD civilian employees for an average of one day per week for up to 22 weeks beginning April 25. This action equates to a 20 percent cut in pay for DOD employees.


Wounded Vet Undergoes Successful Double-Arm Transplant
After losing both arms and legs in 2009 while serving in Iraq, Brendan Marrocco is now regaining his independence, thanks to a double-arm transplant at Johns Hopkins Hospital, performed by surgeons from across the country, including one of our own at Walter Reed Bethesda.


Pioneer of Army Kidney Transplant Surgery Made History at Walter Reed
March is National Kidney Month. Kidneys remove wastes from the body and help regulate blood pressure. When kidneys fail to work properly, some patients must undergo dialysis as they wait for kidney transplants. More than 95,000 people await kidney transplants in the U.S., according to the Department of Health and Human Services.


Arlington museum showcases military women’s contributions
ARLINGTON, Va. - A living legacy to women who served in all branches of the U.S. military honors their service and sacrifice inside the Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.


Bradley Cooper Delivers Message of Hope to Wounded Warriors
BETHESDA, MD. - Academy Award nominated actor, Bradley Cooper, visited Naval Support Activity Bethesda recently to provide a private showing of his new movie “Silver Linings Playbook” for service members and their families to enjoy.


Don’t Roll the Dice
A story of screening leading to survival in recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month


JTF CapMed, WRNMMC Sweep DOD-Wide CFC Competition
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) 2012 Campaign Contest recognizes agencies throughout the Department of Defense (DOD) for increasing charitable giving with their marketing efforts.


Town Hall Held For Wounded Warriors, Families, and their Caregivers
The Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical (JTF CapMed) has been holding Wounded Warrior Town Halls since 2011. Every quarter, MG Steve Jones has made holding this forum a priority to ensure that information is passed to the warriors and their families. Today, MG Jones emphasized that budget cuts currently facing the Department of Defense will have no impact on the care given to Wounded Warriors. “It remains a priority, “he said.


579th Medical Group earns national recognition for patient-centered care
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has announced that the 579th Medical Group (579 MDG) of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) has received recognition from the Patient-Centered Medical Home 2011 (PCMH 2011) program for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long‐term participative relationships.


579th Dental Squadron recognizes National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. As such, the 579th Medical Group would like to take this opportunity to raise awareness for its beneficiaries by providing informational topics, as well as hands-on community outreach activities.


Army Surgeon General meets with double-arm transplant recipient
Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho, Army surgeon general and commanding general of U. S. Army Medical Command, met with former Sgt. Brendan Marrocco, the Army’s first Soldier to survive after “giving” all four limbs in combat, Feb. 11, at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore.


The Joint Task Force National Capital Medical Region Plays Integral Role in Inauguration Day Activities
On large television screens in a room located outside of Washington, D.C., military and civilian staff from the Joint Task Force Capital Medical Region (JTF CapMed) Joint Operations Center (JOC) maintained a bird’s eye view of the 57th Inauguration activities. They were monitoring the JTF’s medical support teams operating from various sites throughout the National Capital Region (NCR) in direct support of Joint Task Force NCR (JTF-NCR).


Walter Reed Bethesda Physical Therapist Earns AMSUS Award
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) physical therapist Dr. Mary McVearry received the 2012 Rehabilitation Award from the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS) during a ceremony at Walter Reed Bethesda Jan. 29.


Limited services available at the 779th Medical Group on February 14th 2013
In order to provide the best level of care possible, the 779th Medical Group conducts training days on the second Thursday of each month.


“The Seven Deadly Myths of Heart Disease”
February is Heart Health Month and Health Net Federal Services wants to help all servicemen and women in the TRICARE North Region maintain a healthy heart. Did you know heart disease claims approximately 600,000 lives each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? That’s one in four deaths in the United States, the most common kil...ler of both men and women.


USO opens Warrior and Family Center on Fort Belvoir, largest USO center in world
As Fort Belvoir grows, its new base hospital and Warrior Transition Unit Complex are increasingly becoming the place where severely wounded soldiers are sent for treatment and rehabilitation. But where can the soldiers go to escape the hospital, the rehab, the boredom?


DoD Researchers Make Strides in Combat Care
Researchers at the Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine are working to make innovative methods of care part of mainstream, civilian healthcare. AFIRM is a joint network of researchers and funders from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Health Affairs, Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health, Office of the Surgeon General and Department of Defense.


Robots in the Operating Room: Technology supports rapid return to duty, improved quality of life for WRNMMC patients
Surgeons and robots working together in the operating room at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), the nation's largest military medical treatment facility, ensure many patients experience less pain, less blood loss, and shorter recovery times, according to the physicians and patients.


Wounded Soldier receives Purple Heart
A Warrior Transition Brigade Soldier received the Purple Heart in front of Family, fellow servicemembers and Army National Capital Region leadership Jan. 24 in Wallace Theater.


Letter to the Editor: Fort Belvoir Community Hospital is top notch
In October 2012, I was hospitalized at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital for a chronic genetic illness. I had never been hospitalized overnight at a military medical facility and, to be very honest, was very nervous about the quality of the care. After five days of care, I was pleasantly surprised


AF concludes diverse Inaugural mission
More than 2,000 Airmen gathered in Washington Jan. 21, 2013 to support the 57th Presidential Inaugural events. Many of the Airmen marched down Pennsylvania Avenue with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, Band, Active, Guard and Reserve units, as well as the U.S. Air Force Academy. Additionally, there were many Airmen working behind the scenes to ensure all operations went smoothly during the 10-day inaugural period.


It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate: Early Flu Season Arrives
Flu activity is rising in the U.S., with most of the country now experiencing high levels of flu-like illnesses.


What You Should Know for the 2013-2014 Influenza Season
Questions & Answers


AFDW Airman chosen to dance with President at Inaugural Ball
The Department of Defense has chosen four of its top men and women representing their respective service branches to join the Obamas and Bidens for the traditional first dance at the Presidential Inaugural Committee's Commander-in-Chief's Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center Jan. 21.


Robots in the Operating Room: Technology supports rapid return to duty, improved quality of life for WRNMMC patients
Surgeons and robots working together in the operating room at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), the nation's largest military medical treatment facility, ensure many patients experience less pain, less blood loss, and shorter recovery times, according to the physicians and patients.


Medical Center Ready for Early Flu Season
On Monday, the flu mobilization unit, also known as the “Blue Tent”, began offering flu vaccinations to patients, military beneficiaries and staff members at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). Now, through Jan. 25, the vaccination will be offered Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4 p.m., in the “Blue Tent” located in Building 9 on the first floor, near the Radiology Department.


AF medical team trains for important inauguration role
The 56th presidential inauguration, held January 20, 2009, set a record attendance for any event held in Washington D.C., and was one of the most-observed events ever by the global audience. With well over 1 million attendees just four years ago, preparations for the 57th presidential inauguration have taken a considerable effort from a wide variety of sources, both military and civilian. The Air Force's 79th Medical Wing has been an important part of that process, with both a medical and ceremonial mission.


Walter Reed In Bethesda Faces Reduced Parking During Construction
Officials from Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) said interim medical buildings may be built on a base parking lot during the replacement of older buildings in the Walter Reed campus’ core.


It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate: Early Flu Season Arrives
Flu activity is rising in the U.S., with most of the country now experiencing high levels of flu-like illnesses.


JTF Capmed Chief Awarded Legionnaire of the Year
Chief Hospital Corpsman Stacie Sullivan was selected as the American Legion Post 86’s 2012-2013 Legionnaire of the Year during an annual Veteran’s Day celebration recently.


Gun control debate simmering after massacre
Democrats say meaningful action in the wake of the horrific school shootings in Connecticut must include a ban on military-style assault weapons and a look at how the nation deals with people suffering from serious mental illness.


DoD holds Presidential Inauguration map exercise
The Joint Task Force -- National Capital Region, in conjunction with the D.C. National Guard, hosted a rehearsal of concept map exercise for members of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, the Joint Congressional Committee for Inaugural Ceremonies, and other interagency partners at the D.C. Armory, Dec. 12, 2012.


USU Holds First Mandated Class in Alternative Medicine
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) held the school’s first mandatory alternative medical treatments workshop for fourth year students last week.


Murtha Cancer Center Offers 'Unique' Care
As 4-year-old cancer patient Emma Baker shyly presented Joyce Murtha a bouquet of red roses Monday, the widow of U.S. Congressman John P. Murtha shed a tear and gave the little girl a kiss during the dedication of the Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Medical Center (WRNMMC).


Mighty Medics raise funds for suicide prevention
Mighty Medics raise funds for suicide prevention Members of the Mental Health Flight at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic participated in the Out of the Darkness Walk on Washington, D.C. for suicide prevention. Fourteen members from Joint Base Andrews participated in the walk Sept. 29. The walk raised $77,331 for suicide prevention efforts; JBA's team raised $905 toward that total. From left, Tech Sgt. Melisa Witter, Airman Dominique Hall, Master Sgt. Susan Hammon, and Sr. Airman Candace Moyd pause in front of the Jefferson Memorial holding candles they received during the walk.


Panetta Praises 'Outstanding' Walter Reed Employees
A year after the dedication of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center here, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta today honored more than 300 health care professionals for their outstanding performance, calling them "miracle workers."


Cancer Center Of Excellence to be Named After Congressman
Named for the U.S. Pennsylvania congressman who was a lifelong supporter of America’s armed forces, the John P. Murtha Cancer Center of Excellence will be dedicated Dec. 3 during a ceremony in the America Building at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC).


Walter Reed Bethesda Salutes Extraordinary Nurses
Walter Reed Bethesda honored its “extraordinary” nurses during the quarterly DAISY Award Ceremony in the Memorial Auditorium recently.


WRNMMC First With Military Birth After Fetal Surgery
With the birth of baby Olive Weidenhammer Aug. 2, physicians at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) made military medical history. She was the first baby born in a military treatment facility after undergoing a delicate, life-changing surgery as a fetus in her mother’s womb nearly three months earlier in Philadelphia, on May 8.


Malcolm Grow Medical Center celebrates 125th birthday of namesake
Air Force Gen. Malcolm Grow was born Nov. 19, 1887. Our medical facility on Joint Base Andrews, Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic, is named for him.


Avoid Holiday Stress: Don't Forget to Plan for Fun
Part of navigating through the uncertainty of holiday stress is taking control of what you can by planning for time together. Don't let "mandatory fun" get between you, your family or friends. Think twice before you commit to school programs or holiday parties.


Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visits Joint Town Hall Meeting for recovering
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin E. Dempsey made a surprise visit to speak to recovering warriors and their families at a Joint Town Hall Meeting on Nov. 8, 2012. Gen. Dempsey is the highest-ranking officer in the military and the principal military advisor to the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, the Homeland Security Council and the President.


Town Hall Offers Resources, Solutions for Warriors
A joint town hall meeting and accompanying resource fair is scheduled for recovering warriors and their family members Nov. 8.


CFC: It’s Not Too Late to Donate
As the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) reaches its halfway mark, federal employees and service members are reminded there’s still time to make a difference by making a charitable donation through the campaign the world’s largest workplace fundraiser.


Wizards salute Andrews Airmen, service members
10/24/2012 - FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- More than 20 Airmen from Joint Base Andrews were served lunch by members of the NBA's Washington Wizards at a downtown steakhouse in Washington Oct. 22.


Belvoir hospital Soldier named the best
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Oct. 19, 2012) -- Fort Belvoir selected a hospital specialist as its Soldier of the Year and a Warrior Transition Battalion staff sergeant as Noncommissioned Officer of the Year during a ceremony Oct. 12.


Breast Cancer Center Earns Full DoD Accreditation
The Breast Care and Research Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) recently earned a three-year full accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). It is the first Department of Defense (DoD) breast center to earn the distinction.


WRNMMC Participates in First National Kidney Swap
After 16 years in the Army and a deployment to Kuwait, Staff Sgt. Karima Banks-Thompson sat quietly on the edge of the bed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) wearing a hospital gown. The last time she was a patient, she gave birth to her fourth daughter.


Alarming breast cancer rates among troops
If you think breast cancer is just something for your grandmother, mom and aunts to worry about, think again. Not only is breast cancer striking relatively young military women at alarming rates, but male service members, veterans and their dependents are at risk, as well.


Walter Reed Bethesda Remembers Sept. 11
advertisementOn a cool, sunny Tuesday morning, Walter Reed Bethesda staff gathered in front of the flag outside Building 1 to honor those who lost their lives 11 years ago on September 11th.


New Playground Provides Healing Environment, Family Fun
Naval Support Activity Bethesda in partnership with Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), The Yellow Ribbon Fund and Rebuilding Together Montgomery County held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new playground located behind Building 62 Monday.


Day of Remembrance
More than 250 volunteers, including approximately 60 from Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) and Walter Reed Bethesda, restored grave markers and paths, removed weeds and planted flowers at the Historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington D.C., Saturday as part of a joint services “National Day of Remembrance” project to honor victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.


Scoville Named Finalist for Prestigious Federal Award
Foresight to confront hurdles without a blueprint is a talent few possess. Retired Army Col. Chuck Scoville has that vision, which is part of the reason why he’s a finalist for a 2012 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal, also known as the “Sammie.”


3-D technology supports unique amputee needs: The science of 3DMAC
In this second of a two-part story, engineers explain the science behind the 3D technology they use to create one-of-a-kind prostheses for amputees at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.


Voting Program Launches Website for Smartphones
Service members, their families and U.S. citizens living overseas now have voting information at their fingertips with the Federal Voting Assistance program’s new mobile website.


Construction at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Vehicles and pedestrians will experience disruptions along a portion of Jones Bridge Road in Bethesda due to construction at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, according to Montgomery County BRAC Coordinator Phil Alperson.


How to Pick Your Fitness Goals
During the last month many Americans have enjoyed the Olympics. Watching the best athletes in the world can be an inspiration and a thrill. It stirs the heart to see them and moves many people commit to improve their own physical fitness.


Sgt. Audie Murphy Club inducts two hospital Soldiers
Two Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Soldiers were inducted into the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club at a ceremony held at Wallace Theater here Aug. 24.


Veterans struggle to translate military skills into civilian jobs
WASHINGTON - U.S. veterans face high unemployment numbers, especially those from 18 to 25 years old. But there's another major challenge hindering them in their job search: the cultural gap.


Walter Reed Bethesda Rolls out Strategic Plan
On Tuesday morning, Walter Reed Bethesda will focus its attention on its first Strategic Plan, outlining where the medical center wants to be in the future and how it will get there.


3-D Technology Supports Amputee Needs
advertisementProsthetists and engineers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) recently discovered new ways to create one-of-a-kind parts using 3-D technology.


Suicide Prevention Training Course Held on Campus
A suicide prevention training course for primary care providers (PCPs) was hosted by Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) on Aug. 10 in Memorial Auditorium.


Walter Reed Bethesda Participates in the Military's First National Kidney Swap
The transplant team at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) prepares to take part in a national kidney swap slated to begin Aug. 21 - military medicine's first participation in a national kidney exchange.


NEX Hiring Staff for New Facility's Opening
The Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) Navy Exchange (NEX) is aiming to fill approximately 200 positions over the next three months to prepare for the opening of a new 150,000 square foot facility.


Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic pharmacy update
The main pharmacy is located in Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The main pharmacy processes new prescription orders that have been entered electronically by your provider. All patients with hand-written prescriptions from their providers are encouraged to use the satellite pharmacy for prescription processing.


779th Medical Wing essential to Vibrant Response 13
CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. (AFNS) The "walking wounded" arrived first to the field hospital set up by the 779th Medical Group. The warbling siren from an ambulance heralded the arrival of patients on litters. The doctors, nurses and medical technicians greeted them with the initial care that could save their lives or at a minimum alleviate some of their suffering.


Community Based Outpatient Clinic brings new VA services to Camp Springs
advertisementSenators, congressmen, Veterans Administration officials and most importantly veterans gathered July 30 to celebrate what 1,153 enrolled veterans already knew: The new Southern Prince George's County Community Based Outpatient Clinic has opened, just outside the gates of Joint Base Andrews.


Area Doctor to Run in Annual 5K After Relearning to Walk
Newswise — WASHINGTON, D.C. and CHICAGO – August 15, 2012 – Registration is now open for the Third Annual ASA Run For The Warriors®. The 5K race will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Anacostia Park, one of Washington, D.C.'s largest recreation areas with more than 1200 acres stretching along the Anacostia River from the Frederick Douglas Memorial Bridge to the D.C./Maryland border. Registration for the 5K is $30 USD per individual. There is also special pricing for veterans, military, families and students. Register today or learn more by visiting: hopeforthewarriors.org/asarun.


Patient Parking Available on Base
Parking is available for patients at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, according to base officials.


Innovative Technology: Smart Suites Launch at WRNMMC
Several Smart Suites at Walter Reed Bethesda will go live Monday, bringing innovative technology to the patient's bedside and enhancing their overall experience.


New substance abuse program seeks better outcomes for 'nation's heroes'
Though an average civilian substance abuser requires six to seven admissions to a treatment facility before achieving sustained sobriety, a new military addictions program at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital aims to expedite that process and yield better, more long-lasting results.


Biden praises disabled veterans for sacrifices
Vice President Biden told a gathering of veterans Saturday that President Obama is “committed to the core” to taking care of service members returning from war.


Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earns certifications, accreditations
In a continued commitment to provide quality care to its patients and measures of standards in excellence, Walter Reed Bethesda’s mammography, radiation safety, orthotics and prosthetics, sleep disorders, cancer, along with pathology, laboratory and a number of other areas have received distinguished honors for their accomplishments.


WRNMMC Commander Salutes Army Medicine
Rear Adm. Alton L. Stocks, commander of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), recently saluted the Army Medical Corps and Army Medical Department (AMEDD) for 237 years of service to the nation.


You posted what on Facebook?
The 2012 Presidential election is less than 90 days away. Political perspectives and opinions are running at a fevered pitch, and many people are more than willing to express their opinions in public.


DoD explains, defends health care surplus
The Defense Department’s top budget officer Wednesday defended Pentagon efforts to shift $708 million in health funding to other military budget accounts, saying the surplus money — the result of conservative cost projections made two years ago — cannot go to new initiatives or be saved for the future.


No ordinary boss
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital has gotten plenty of attention recently and rightfully so: its challenging move, state-of the art equipment, improvements in patient care, and launches of new technologies – all that deserves attention.


Outpatient pharmacy simplifies ticketing process
The Fort Belvoir Community Hospital outpatient pharmacy has changed its ticketing procedure to simplify the pick-up process for 40,000-plus prescriptions it fills each month.


DoD 0-for-4 in Congress on Tricare fee hikes
More Tricare fee increases were rejected Tuesday by the Senate defense appropriations subcommittee, the fourth and final panel with a hand in the defense budget to reject the Defense Department’s plans to shift more health care expenses to beneficiaries.


National Park Service Offers Military, Families Free Annual Pass
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2012 – The National Park Service extends free annual park passes far beyond the droves of Pentagon employees who lined up to take advantage of the offer today.


Bethesda Notebook: Suicide Prevention Training
A series of suicide prevention training courses tailored to primary care providers (PCP) is being sponsored by Navy behavioral health leadership in accordance with existing tri-service suicide prevention programs.


U.S. Olympic Dive Team Visits Patients, Staff
The U.S. Olympic Dive Team took a break from training to visit patients and staff at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) on Friday.


Warrior Olympians: 16 military athletes vie for glory in London
Two centuries ago, British troops fought their way into the U.S. and burned the Capitol in the War of 1812. Now, a contingent of U.S. troops is bound for Britain looking to set a few fires of its own.


Town Hall Addresses Wounded Warrior Concerns
The Joint Task Force National Capital Region, Medical (JTF CapMed) recently held a joint town hall to share information and hear the concerns of the wounded, ill and injured service members and their families.


DoD releases list of do’s, don’ts for military voters
With election season fast approaching, the Department of Defense published a set of guidelines June 19, for military personnel detailing what’s allowed and what’s restricted when participating in political activities.


Obama announces overhaul for job help program
The 22-year-old Transition Assistance Program is about to take a leap into the 21st century, with more help for separating service members to meet their personal post-military goals.


For Military Members and their Families, Home is Where the Heart Is
The military's housing programs are designed to ensure that service members receive suitable, affordable and safe housing wherever they may be stationed around the world.


Firefighters Donate $20,000 to Injured Veterans
Fairfield Firefighters donated $20,000 last week to be used for gift cards to help wounded military men and women at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.


Derecho Catches Many by Surprise
Residents in the Washington, D.C. area recently “weathered” what has been determined as a derecho (pronounced deh-REY-cho) storm, which left millions across the Midwest and mid-Atlantic without power for days at a time. Meteorologists blamed the violent weather on the prolonged 100-plus temperatures last week.


Command of hospital changes hands
Command of the new Fort Belvoir Community Hospital changed hands for the first time since its Aug. 31, 2011, opening during a ceremony in front of the facility Tuesday.


TRICARE and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) signed into law in 2010 had no direct effect on the TRICARE benefit. The bill meant changes in health care coverage for many Americans, but the legislation did not apply directly to TRICARE.


Hospital launches 'smart' technology
FORT BELVOIR, Va(June 20, 2012) --Fort Belvoir Community Hospital launched the latest innovation in bedside care featuring smart suite technology June 26, becoming the first military treatment facility to engage in this particular mechanization.


Integrative Cardiac Health Project Focuses on Building Healthy Lives
In order to attend a Boy Scouts camp with his sons last summer, Navy Capt. Brent George went to see his primary care physician for a physical and was met by quality life changing decisions.


MAKING A DIFFERENCE
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- It is Saturday night. A service member from Joint Base Andrews is out at a bar in Washington D.C. and finds he may have had a little too much to drink. What does he do? He knows he shouldn’t drink and drive. He had made a plan for a ride but it fell through and he didn’t have a backup plan. He can’t call his buddy, because he is not in any shape to drive either.


Power outage delays Fairfax Health Center opening
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (July 2, 2012) - The summer storms that knocked out power for thousands of Washington area residents and businesses Friday is alsoimpacting Fort Belvoir Community Hospital's move of its outlying Fairfax Health Center to the new location.


DoD to Break Ground on Belvoir TBI, PTSD Center
The groundbreaking for a $10 million research and treatment center for brain injuries, post-traumatic stress and other war-related injuries is set for Wednesday at Fort Belvoir, Va.


Unburied Treasure
In a study published last year in the journal Environmental Health Per- spectives, researchers put five San Francisco families on a three-day diet of food that hadn’t been in contact with plastic. When they compared urine samples before and after the diet, the scientists were stunned to see what a difference a few days could make: The participants’ levels of bis- phenol A (BPA), which is used to harden polycarbonate plastic, plunged — by two-thirds, on average — while those of the phthalate DEHP, which imparts flexibility to plastics, dropped by more than half.


New Center Gives Researchers Access to a Century of Military Pathology Samples
The Spanish flu epidemic occurred 94 years ago, yet researchers were able to reconstruct the 1918 influenza virus for study. That is just one benefit of the military’s premier pathology reference center, which recently held an open house to showcase its capabilities.


Fort Belvoir Fisher House Opens
At Fort Belvoir, Va., a short distance from the Pentagon, out the front door of the brand new, spacious, state-of-the-art Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, visitors and patients can see the brand new Fisher House that was opened for business during a ceremony, May 22.


Exceptional Advocate - Group Therapy
Raising a child with a disability or special need has unique demands that can drastically affect the family dynamic, especially when there are other siblings. It is not uncommon for the siblings of children who have a disability or special need to feel guilt, sadness, fear, and even resentment.


Air Force Opens First Ambulatory Surgery Center in National Capital Region
Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic has recently transitioned to the Air Force's first ambulatory surgery center in the National Capital Region, opening a newly renovated state-of-the-art 18-bed same day surgery unit.


779th Medical Group Nurse Named 2012 Military Leader
The United Service Organization (USO) named Air Force Capt. Gina Fasciani as a 2012 Military Leadership Award winner. The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) critical care nurse was honored Tuesday at the USO's 46th Woman of the Year Luncheon held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.


Hospital Offers Patients Interactive Education
​A new interactive online tool is providing patients and staff members access to a computer-friendly health encyclopedia designed to improve and maintain overall health.


Army Labs Researching Shrapnel Effects, Treatments
Defense Department doctors are examining the effect depleted uranium and other metals have on wounded warriors in order to improve patient care, the American Forces Press Service reports.


DoD Could Open Huge Military Tissue Archive
Like the vast government warehouse in the closing scene of “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” the 32,000-square-foot repository at the Joint Pathology Center holds thousands of treasures — cardboard boxes stacked floor to ceiling on shelves, containing 32 million tissue samples from ill and injured service members dating to 1917 .


New Pathology Center Continues Quest for Top-notch Care
Pathology, the study of disease, has a new home in military medicine's quest for top-notch care of service members, veterans and their families.


Joint Pathology Center Doctors Use Forensic Science to Treat Wounded Warriors
Doctors at the Joint Pathology Center are relying more and more on forensic science to determine how to treat everything from bullet wounds to IED blasts as soon as a they happen in the battle field. Under a microscope, they look at metal fragments which can lodge inside the body after impact.


Comfort Stations Offered Relief at 2012 Joint Service Open House
More than 100 medics from across the National Capital Area joined forces last weekend and provided relief to 144 air show patrons who experienced minor injuries during the 2012 Joint Service Open House and Air Show activities here May 18 - 20.


Silver Spring Army veterinarian volunteers with Iditarod, Yukon Quest
Every winter, instead of flip-flops and a beach umbrella, U.S. Army Maj. Christine Christensen opts for a fur-lined coat, several feet of snow, sub-zero temperatures and dozens of sled dogs.


Power Prosthetics Propel Service Members to Better Lives
Marine Corps Cpl. Garrett Carnes was on a clearing mission in Afghanistan‘s southern Helmand province in February when he stepped on a pressure plate that exploded and cost him both legs.


Medics got it covered at 2012 Joint Service Open House
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical teamed up with the 11th Wing to conduct medical operations at the 2012 Joint Service Open House and Air Show. Over 109 medics working from across the National Capital Region included medics from U.S. Air Force 79th Medical Wing, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, U.S. Army Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Meade, Prince George's County and the Pentagon.


The Sisyphus Field Training Exercise 2012
On April 26, 2012, Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical teamed up with the 11th Air Wing, Joint Base Andrews, the University of Maryland’s Center for Health and Homeland Security, 11 area hospitals and several other federal, state and local agencies to conduct an annual field training exercise. Exercise Sisyphus tests the emergency-response capabilities of the participating entities in the event of a mass-casualty catastrophe.


April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Anonymous Screenings Available for Service Members and Their Families
The Army Substance Abuse Program, Prevention Services division promotes options for Military members and their families to get help in the privacy of their own homes.


Fleet and Family Support Center to Host Health and Fitness Fair
In celebration of the Month of the Military Child, The Fleet and Family Support Center at NSA Bethesda will host a Health and Fitness Fair for youth to enjoy. There will be fitness related games and activities, health related information, food, and most importantly, a FUN filled educated day for our military children.


Navy Vice Admiral John Mateczun Concludes Service Career Relinquishes Command of Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical
(NSA-Bethesda) On Thursday, March 29, the Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Dr. Jo Ann Rooney presided over the Joint Task Force Capital Region Medical Change of Command Ceremony where Navy Vice Admiral John Mateczun, commander, JTF CapMed relinquished command to Army Major General Steve Jones, deputy commander, JTF CapMed.


Walter Reed Sleep Center Offers One-Of-A-Kind Sleep Treatments
Are you having trouble sleeping? The Walter Reed Sleep Disorder Center can help get you the rest you need. Originally installed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 1995, the Center is an integrated clinic and comprehensive lab established to help those with serious sleep disorders.


Joint Pathology Center Open House Showcases Innovations in Research, Technology
Forest Glen Annex, Silver Spring, MD – On March 6, the Joint Pathology Center held an open house which featured guided tours for distinguished visitors and members of the media. The open house showcased the Center’s innovative technology in support of patient care and the centerpiece of its research mission, the vast Tissue Repository.


JTF CapMed Guides the Way Ahead at Smart Suite Technology Summit
The Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical hosted a summit on the future of Smart Suite Technology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Jan. 26.  This effort brought together experts from the clinical and information technology disciplines to focus on the current status and requirements for Smart Suite Technology.


JTF CapMed Has Another Successful Year at 2012 MHS Conference
The 2012 Military Health System Conference was held Jan. 30 through Feb. 2 at the Gaylord Hotel and Convention Center at National Harbor, Md. Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical hosted informational and educational sessions on topics such as Integrated Referral Management and Appointing Center and Integrated Warrior Care.


Access to Military Healthcare Improved through Regional Appointment Center
Patient-centered service is the driving principle behind the establishment of the National Capital Region’s new centralized appointing and referral management service for patients, called the Integrated Referral Management and Appointing Center.


January is National Blood Donor Volunteer Month
January is National Blood Donor Volunteer Month. The Armed Services Blood Program encourages everyone to donate during this month and scheduled blood drives throughout the year.


Walter Reed Perioperative Staff Show Students Military Nursing Opportunities during Career Day
The Perioperative and Critical Care Nursing staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center participated at North Bethesda Middle School’s 8th Grade Career Day last month.

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