Serving with Distinction

The American Diabetes Association awarded Education Recognition to the Diabetes Self-Management Education Program at WRNMMC. This award recognizes programs that provide quality diabetes self-management education services according to national standards.

The program is a total of 12 hours divided into three 4 hour sessions, focusing on individual behavioral goal setting, lifestyle management, and tracking of the A1C blood test. This program is offered every other month. For more information call (301) 319-8190.

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) has earned the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for its support with contingency operations pertaining to Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom as well as its treatment to wounded Sailors and Marines.

"The staff epitomizes our nation because they have gone the extra mile to take care of our men and women who have gone out to the battlefields to protect freedom and justice around the world," said RDML Adam Robinson, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center commander.

Full article, February 17, 2005.

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The award recognizes Navy and Marine Corps commands for excellence in Health Promotion. "Health promotion may be at the forefront for this award, but it is a command effort, and we couldn't do it without everyone's support," said Leigh Houck, department head for Bethesda's Health Promotion department.

Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Gordon England, presented the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Md., with a Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) Friday.

Full article. November 13, 2003.

WRNMMC earned runner-up in Overall Patient Satisfaction and OB (Woman's Health) Services throughout all of the Military Health System.

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