03 April 2023 NAMRU Dayton stands out at 62nd SOT annual meeting in Nashville NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton researchers attended the Society of Toxicology’s 62nd Annual Meeting and ToxExpo March 19-23 where they presented recent research advances and collaborated with members of the community."EHEL had a great showing at this year's SOT meeting. For us...
31 March 2023 I Am Navy Medicine – with MS – Meagan Christoph, MC3 retired It’s referred to as the snowflake disease because just as no two snowflakes are the same, anyone stricken is affected differently.Those afflicted by multiple sclerosis might refer to it more as being blindsided by a blizzard.MS is an autoimmune disease which impacts a person’s central nervous system...
31 March 2023 Pastoral Care Offer Support to Staff Following Walter Reed Transition to MHS GENESIS BETHESDA, Md. (March 31, 2023) – Anytime there is a change from how things have been done, especially a significant change such as MHS GENESIS, the Department of Defense’s new electronic health record system, it can be accompanied by heightened stress and anxiety until it becomes the new normal.For...
30 March 2023 A Fair Display of Innovation and Initiative When Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Julia Muro was given the opportunity to use the Continuous Process Improvement Fair to demonstrate how to mitigate a staffing shortage concern, that is exactly what she did.In an unorthodox way, those efforts worked so well she ended up not needing to actually attend...
29 March 2023 NAMRU San Antonio takes Predictive Index to enhance Teamwork, Communication JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (March 29, 2023) – To increase proficiency through communication and teambuilding within Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Capt. David Brenner, director, Leader Development Academy, Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command...
29 March 2023 Be a ‘brain warrior’ and protect yours By Bernard S. LittleWRNMMC Command CommunicationsWhat is a brain warrior?A brain warrior is someone who protects their brain, realizing you only have one brain.March is annually observed as Brain Injury Awareness Month (BIAM), and the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) at Walter Reed...
29 March 2023 NMRTC San Diego hosts STEM Event (Mar. 17, 2023) The Perry Initiative, a non-profit organization that holds outreach programs nationwide, hosted a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) event with University of California San Diego Medical Center and Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego’s...
25 March 2023 Walter Reed ‘flips the switch’ and welcomes MHS GENESIS Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, welcoming MHS GENESIS, the Department of Defense’s (DOD) new electronic health record (EHR) for the Military Health System.MHS GENESIS is being implemented across the Military Health System, replacing the...
24 March 2023 Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Recognizes Medal of Honor Day 2023 BETHESDA, Md. (March 24, 2023) – Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) joins the nation in commemorating Medal of Honor Day 2023, a day set aside to honor the courageous men and women who have received the nation's highest military honor. This day is celebrated annually on March 25...
24 March 2023 NAMRU San Antonio’s New Command Logo JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (March 24, 2023) – On Jan. 27, 2020, Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, 39th Surgeon General of the Navy, approved a decision to unify Navy Medicine branding across the enterprise. This initiative developed a consistent “One Navy Medicine” brand utilizing nested...