Like most aspiring artists, Sara Cantrell envisioned creating paintings, drawings, and sculptures that provoked curiosity and conversations. Seeking to make a career of her artistic talent—and leaning towards a career as an academic—she earned a bachelor’s in fine art from Anderson University and a master’s in art therapy from George Washington ...

Three distinguished Walter Reed National Military Medical Center U.S. Air Force team members were announced as recipients of the 2023 Air Force District of Washington Medical Service Awards.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center proudly announces that ten current residents, fellows, faculty, and alums received awards at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference recently held in Washington, D.C.

If there is a common thread that runs through the physicians who practice in the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Medicine Clinic at Walter Reed, it’s a love and passion for the care of youth.

December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center remains an advocate for raising awareness.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) proudly announces the reopening of the 4 East medical unit, renowned for its role in saving the lives of 17 Afghani trauma patients and more than 100 COVID-19 patients during the height of the pandemic.

Military families face unique challenges and demands associated with military service. Family readiness is the preparedness and resilience of military families that involves various aspects such as ensuring families have access to resources, information, and support networks to successfully navigate military life.

The Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) recently reaccredited the Blood Services Department at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) after conducting a year-long document review and recent on-site visit.

Six medical professionals from across the armed services recently earned honors as Angels of the Battlefield, a title bestowed upon them by the Armed Services-YMCA in honor of military medical personnel and first responders for their life-saving medical treatment and trauma care of service members, partner forces, and civilians at home and abroad.

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) recently reaccredited the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) after an extensive document review and an on-site visit by some of the country's best pathologists. It's all part of a process every two years to ensure that CAP-certified ...

Washington Capitals National Hockey League players Nic Dowd and Beck Malenstyn came to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) for the enlistment ceremony of K-9 Biscuit on Nov. 7, held in front of the medical center’s historic Tower.

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt Michael Johnson reflects on his time at the Fort Belvoir Soldier Recovery Unit. “I was at the Fort Belvoir SRU after hurting my leg on deployment in Poland. I had perpetual headaches while recuperating, which led to imaging that showed I had lesions on my brain and, ultimately, the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.”

When Dr. Douglas S. Brungart, Ph.D., the Chief Scientist of the National Military Audiology and Speech Pathology Center (NMASPC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) learned he had won a prestigious 2023 Presidential Rank Award for his leadership, contributions, and relentless commitment to public service, he was joyfully astonished.

Newborn babies bedecked in festive costumes smiled for their parents and nurses, clamoring for lunch and a Halloween treat. Walter Reed’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) “Trick or Treat” extravaganza, organized by the NICU’s “Sunshine Committee” celebrated milestones for all to enjoy.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted a transplant summit featuring surgeons from the Defense Health Agency community, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), and the private sector, all sharing insights on saving more lives by creating a larger network of potential organ donors.