Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center "The President's Hospital Since 1942" Welcome to the official page of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). Armed Forces.
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An integrated continuum of world-class patient and family-centered care, WRNMMC serves our nation's heroes and families in the National Capital Area. While this is an open forum, it is also a family-friendly one, so please keep your comments and wall posts clean. Additionally, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines provided below. If you do not comply, your message will be removed.

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Behind every award is a commitment to solving problems, improving outcomes, and pushing medicine forward.Congratulations...
06/02/2026

Behind every award is a commitment to solving problems, improving outcomes, and pushing medicine forward.

Congratulations to the winners of the 18th Annual National Capital Region (NCR) Research and Innovation Competitions. Your work reflects the excellence and dedication that define military medicine. 👏

See the comments for a full list of award recipients.

🏷️: Military Health, Defense Health Agency, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, United States Air Force

06/02/2026

Headed to our hospital? 🚙💨 Please be advised.

🌀 Prepared today = ready tomorrow. 🌀
06/01/2026

🌀 Prepared today = ready tomorrow. 🌀

Hurricane season is here—stay ready before it starts. 🌀
Preparation isn’t just about safety, it’s about maintaining mission readiness for you, your family, and your unit.

Set yourself up for success:
✅ Build a plan.
✅ Prepare your emergency supply kit.
✅ Review your insurance coverage.
✅ Stay connected with installation and local alerts.
✅ Know your unit’s accountability procedures.

Prepared today = ready tomorrow.

Healthy habits start with preventive care. Well-child visits help providers monitor growth, support development, and add...
06/01/2026

Healthy habits start with preventive care. Well-child visits help providers monitor growth, support development, and address concerns early to help children and teens stay on track.

If your child is due for a preventive visit, take the next step and schedule their appointment today.

Close out the month by prioritizing your child or teen’s health.Preventive visits support physical health, emotional wel...
05/31/2026

Close out the month by prioritizing your child or teen’s health.

Preventive visits support physical health, emotional well-being, and development, while creating space to discuss changes as they grow and ensure nothing is missed.

Stay ahead. Review their care needs and schedule their next preventive visit today.

05/30/2026

A picture is worth a thousand words, but we’ll save a few of them for later. 😉The 2026 Military Health System Conference...
05/29/2026

A picture is worth a thousand words, but we’ll save a few of them for later. 😉

The 2026 Military Health System Conference in Dallas brought together military medicine professionals from across the enterprise to share ideas, recognize excellence, and advance the future of healthcare. Be on the lookout… We’ll soon be highlighting members of our Walter Reed team who were recognized during this year’s event.

A screening appointment may take a short time, but it plays an important role in long-term health. Regular mammograms, o...
05/29/2026

A screening appointment may take a short time, but it plays an important role in long-term health. Regular mammograms, often beginning around age 40, support early detection. If your screening is due, consider scheduling your appointment now to stay on track.

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05/29/2026

| Uniformed Services University

For many service members, sun exposure isn’t occasional, it’s part of the mission. A recent Skin Cancer Summit brought t...
05/28/2026

For many service members, sun exposure isn’t occasional, it’s part of the mission. A recent Skin Cancer Summit brought together experts to discuss how prevention, early detection, and advances in treatment are helping protect both long-term health and military readiness. From flight lines to field operations, reducing skin cancer risk starts with small habits that can make a lasting difference.

🔗: https://walterreed.tricare.mil/News-Gallery/Articles/Article/4502477/skin-cancer-is-preventable-but-impacts-readiness-state-summit-speakers

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