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​	Sisyphus Field Training Exercise 2012 May 3, 2012 On April 26, 2012, Joint Task Force National Captial Region Medical teamed up with the 11th Air Wing, Joint Base Andrews, the University of Maryland’s Center for Health and Homeland Security, 11 area hospitals and several other federal, state and local agencies to conduct an annual field training exercise....Read More
​	​April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Anonymous Screenings Available for Service Members and Their Families    April 20, 2012 The Army Substance Abuse Program, Prevention Services division promotes options for Military members and their families to get help in the privacy of their own homes...Read More
​	Shriver Leads U.S. Military Cancer Institute to Excellence April 19, 2012 Col. (Dr.) Craig Shriver knew he wanted to make a difference in breast cancer research, long before it hit home. Named interim director of the Cancer Center at Walter Reed Bethesda in February 2010, Shriver graduated cum laude from Albright College ..Read More
​	​Preparing to Weather The Storm April 19, 2012 Every season has its share of potentially destructive weather events and summer is no exception. Naval District Washington installations must stay aware of these threats and ensure the region is properly prepared for natural disasters...Read More
​	Hospital Cancer Program Commended April 13, 2012 Walter Reed National Military Medical Center completed a successful on-site review of its oncology program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer on March 29…Read More
​	​Organ Donation Awareness Month  April 13, 2012 It was midnight when retired Navy Petty Officer Second Class Joyce Brillantes received the call in Chula Vista, Calif., that a kidney was waiting for her at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md...Read More
​	​Fleet and Family Support Center to Host Health and Fitness Fair April 13, 2012 In celebration of the Month of the Military Child, The Fleet and Family Support Center will host a Health and Fitness Fair for you to enjoy...Read More
​	Belvoir hospital adds new services to pediatrics department April 12, 2012 Three major initiatives at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital’s Pediatrics Department are bolstering the health care team’s ability to care for its patients...Read More
​	​Physical Therapy Important Step in Recovery Process April 5, 2012 At the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, physical therapy is a familiar stop on a wounded warrior’s road to recovery. Qualified specialists at the physical therapy department help patients through the recovery process using a personalized treatment plan, and say they are inspired by their patients’ determination to improve...Read More
​	Social Workers Help WRNMMC Patients Make Smooth Transitions, Overcome Obstacles April 6, 2012  With the theme “Social Work Matters,” Walter Reed National Military Medical Center joined the rest of the nation last month to celebrate National Professional Social Work Month...Read More
​	Navy Vice Admiral John Mateczun Concludes Navy Career March 29, 2012 NSA-Bethesda) On Thursday, March 29, the Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Dr. Jo Ann Rooney presided over the Joint Task Force Capital Region Medical Change of Command Ceremony where Navy Vice Admiral John Mateczun, commander...Read More
​	JTF Capmed Leadership Change Hands March 27, 2012 After more than 40 years in uniform, both Army and Navy, Vice Adm. John M. Mateczun retires and relinquishes command of the Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical during a ceremony at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 29...Read More

JTF CapMed 

The Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical (JTF CapMed) was established in September 2007 by the Deputy Secretary of Defense to oversee the delivery of integrated health care in the NCA, ensure readiness, and execute the BRAC business plans to achieve the vision of establishing a world-class medical center at the hub of the nation's premier regional health care system serving our military and our nation.

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JTF CapMed Commander's Message

National Capital Region Medical is the premier health care system serving the unique needs of our Wounded, Ill and Injured, Active Duty, retired Service members and their families.  It is the Military’s first Integrated Health Care Delivery System serving all of the patients in the NCR.  It provides the world’s best care and rehabilitation for our nation’s most severely injured Warriors.   Our number one priority is care for our Wounded Warriors and their family members.  With new and enhanced infrastructure, new technologies, best clinical and business practices, we will meet the congressional mandate for world-class care. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has a proud tradition based on those of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center. Click here for more.....

 

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