In a recent visit, senior Defense officials joined Walter Reed staff to address military medical readiness and workforce efficiency. The forum tackled concerns about maintaining top-notch care at military hospitals while supporting our troops and staff. Walter Reed is committed to deliver world-class care while navigating institutional challenges, maintaining mission readiness, and upholding its legacy as the President’s Hospital since 1942. (DOD Courtesy Video)
Walter Reed’s National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) is commemorating 15 years of advancing care, research, and education for service members impacted by traumatic brain injury (TBI). Since opening in 2010, NICoE has become a leader in interdisciplinary TBI care and now anchors the 13-site Defense Intrepid Network. A commemorative staff photo and a public anniversary event planned for Sept. 8, 2025, mark the occasion. NICoE accepts...
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center honored U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brooke A. Kerst, a registered nurse in the Mother Infant Care Center, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Kerst was nominated by a patient who experienced the stillbirth of her child and praised Kerst’s compassionate and empathetic care. This marks Kerst’s first DAISY Award win after four nominations in the past year. Walter Reed’s DAISY program, launched...
