walter reed national military medical center

• Obituaries

Dr. Robert Hertzog, pathologist and teacher, dies

Dr. Robert Hertzog became a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.

By Jacques Kelly

Apr 18, 2019

• Maryland

Lions and library provide afternoon of service

Roar Like a Lion afternoon of service library

• Politics

Congressmen say active shooter false alarm at Walter Reed caused by inadvertent alert sent to 4,000 people

Two congressmen who raised concerns after a false alarm about an active shooter caused an 80-minute lockdown at the Walter Reed National Medical Center campus in Bethesda last month say they are now satisfied the U.S. Navy is “taking proactive steps” to prevent similar occurrences in the future. 

By Kevin Rector

Dec 14, 2018

• Obituaries

Dr. Darrell A. Jaques, a noted head and neck surgeon who had served in Vietnam, dies

Dr. Darrell A. Jaques, a retired Baltimore head and neck surgeon who earlier had been a combat surgeon during the Vietnam War, died June 4 from complications of coronary artery disease at Brookdale Olney Assisted Senior Living in Olney. He was 88.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Jun 13, 2018

• Obituaries

Dr. John C. Price, head and neck surgeon, dies

Dr. John Price, a surgeon affiliated with GBMC and Johns Hopkins, was known for treating rare cancers and was popular with his patients.

By Jacques Kelly

Jun 4, 2018

• Health

In effort to 'normalize' breastfeeding, an oasis at the train station

Amtrak joins airports, hospitals, stadiums and other businesses around the country that have improved accommodations for women who say they want to do what is best for the health of their babies, but get discouraged by the lack of support for breastfeeding.

By Andrea K. McDaniels

Jun 1, 2018

• Obituaries

John W. Rietz, architect known for designing medical facilities, dies

John W. Rietz, a retired architect who was known for designing medical facilities and his work with the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, died April 17 from complications of pulmonary fibrosis at his Hunt Valley home. He was 73.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

May 22, 2018

• Business

Brains, trains and games constitute Montgomery County's Amazon pitch

Montgomery County is Maryland's only hope of landing the coveted second headquarters of Amazon.com

By Doug Donovan

Jan 22, 2018

• Opinion

A talk with little Donnie Trump

Donald, you keep saying that you’re “very smart.” But even smart people have to listen to their parents, now and again; in your case, that’s the American people. We might not know everything. But we do know what’s good for you.

• Sports

A year after amputation, longtime Maryland booster Colin Potts off and running with new foot

Former Terrapin Club president Colin Potts had his foot and part of his left leg amputated a year ago, but recently received a running foot to help his resume some of his old activities.

By Don Markus

Dec 25, 2017

• Health

New Maryland company's technology lets quadriplegics use the phone without physical assistance

The state has begun to provide reimbursement to cover Sesame, a technology that allows disabled people to use voice commands and head movements to control their smartphone or computer tablet.

By Andrea K. McDaniels

Dec 15, 2017

• Maryland

Active-duty Army surgeon teaches River Hill students how to 'Stop the Bleed'

Active-duty Army trauma surgeon Kyle Remick, of Walter Reed hospital, teaches River Hill High School ninth-graders about on-site trauma care in collaboration with the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.

By Andrew Michaels

Dec 13, 2017

• Maryland

Celebrating Veterans: Staff Sgt. Landon Becker continues service with VFW

Veteran Landon Becker said the most meaningful part of his service came from helping veterans at Walter Reed Hospital. Today, he serves as the head of the Mount Airy VFW

• Opinion

Tough times might be the best of your life

Given the recent massacre in Las Vegas, the horrific damage caused by the hurricanes in Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida and elsewhere, and new international tensions, developing resilience is important.

• Maryland

ACLU of Maryland sues Trump administration over transgender military service ban

The ACLU of Maryland filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump administration over the transgender military service ban.

• Maryland

North Carroll roundup: Matthews Tire Community Car Show set for June 17

Wow. Two more days of the school year left. Seems like just yesterday we were up earlier than normal (Spring Garden Elementary opens at 7:15 a.m.) and waiting

• Maryland

A war that continues to claim service members' lives, to little attention from many citizens

This Memorial Day arrives at a time when many American have tuned out the war in Afghanistan. Combat operations were declared over in 2014, and yet service members continue to die, including five in 2016 and 2017 who have ties to Maryland. Their relatives and a military history speak about what to many is a forgotten war.

By Jean Marbella

May 29, 2017

• Health

Doctors are using alternatives to addictive opioids to help patients deal with pain

As doctors face pressure to prescribe fewer opioids and other narcotics that can lead to addiction in some patients they are pushing for alternative ways to treat pain.

By Andrea K. McDaniels

Feb 18, 2017

• Maryland

Some Christmas cheer to the givers

In place of the usual end-of-year outdoor review, this column is a Christmas cheer to some of the many folks I've encountered in the last 18 months who are

• Sports

WWE Tribute To The Troops not the tribute we've known

Tribute To The Troops was arguably the best TV version of the annual show to date.

By Aaron Oster

Dec 15, 2016

• Leukemia

Midshipman at Naval Academy dies of leukemia

A midshipman at the Naval Academy died Sunday of leukemia, the Naval Academy said Monday.

By Carrie Wells

Nov 28, 2016

• Maryland

Letter: Van Hollen has shown support for veterans

America's veterans and service members deserve nothing less than the best care, and there's only one candidate in Maryland's Senate race who has stood up fo

• Sports

Orioles notes: Darren O'Day on his shoulder rehab and Walter Reed visit; injury roundup

Orioles reliever Darren O'Day on the team's visit to Walter Reed Medical Center and his shoulder rehab.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 24, 2016

• Health

University of Maryland researchers to test new Zika vaccine

University of Maryland researchers to test new Zika vaccine

By Meredith Cohn

Aug 4, 2016

• Opinion

University of Maryland to test Zika vaccine in humans

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine will begin testing a Zika vaccine in humans before the end of the year as part of an aggressive effort to curtail the virus blamed for a devastating birth defect

By Meredith Cohn

Aug 4, 2016

• Health

Iraq veteran who lost both legs finds rehabilation and reason to live in sports

Former Army Sgt. Ryan Major is among many people with major limb injuries who found that sports made them feel like their old, more able-bodied selves again. Their increased athleticism is occurring at a time of growing recognition in the field of physical rehabilitation about the value of sports for recovery.

By Andrea K. McDaniels

Jun 14, 2016

• Food & Drink

Kent Island's White Tiger Distillery celebrates spirited Laotian heritage

In March, Itsara Ounnarath launched White Tiger Distillery, a nascent operation on the Eastern Shore's Kent Island that the owner hopes will eventually spread his family's distinct, Laotian take on rice whiskey and other products around the world.

By Wesley Case

Jun 8, 2016

• Maryland

State forms group to fight for Maryland in future round of BRAC

As the Pentagon calls for a new round of military base realignment, officials in Maryland are working to build on the state's gains in previous rounds. On Wednesday, the state Commerce Department announced a committee to fight for Maryland's interests.

By Ian Duncan

May 11, 2016

• Commercial Real Estate

Tranquil Cambridge retreat good therapy for wounded veterans

It's a woodsy retreat on the Eastern Shore, a 290-acre haven teeming with ducks, deer and the fish that flit along its 2.3 miles of serpentine shoreline. Long in private hands, the grounds are now to be developed as a non-profit sanctuary for wounded war veterans. Its name? Patriot Point.The land, near Cambridge, was purchased this week for $2.3 million by the D.C. Bowl Committee, which runs the Military Bowl football game played each year in Annapolis.

By Mike Klingaman

Apr 23, 2016

• Maryland

First 'Cupcake Wars' at Mount de Sales a sweet success

Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville held its first-ever "Cupcake Wars" on April 14, benefiting the Fisher House Foundation, a nonprofit based in Rockville that provides guesthouses to the families of wounded soldiers.

By Rachael Pacella

Apr 19, 2016

• Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Sun panel weighs perils and reward of reporting from war zones

Former Baltimore Sun correspondent Dan Fesperman told an audience at his hold newspaper how he was roaming around Bosnia and came across groups of refugees being used as pawns to hold territory. And the Huffington Post's David Wood described sweet talking his way into the old Walter Reed hospital and discovering a wounded Marine who ended up becoming a key figure in a 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winning series.

By Ian Duncan

Mar 29, 2016

• Obituaries

Dr. Gordon Livingston, psychiatrist and author, dies

Dr. Gordon Stuart Livingston, 77, a psychiatrist and author whose books focused on the human condition and issues of death, forgiveness and bereavement, died of heart failure March 16..

By Jacques Kelly

Mar 23, 2016

• Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

VFW to host spring fashion show fundraiser

The VFW Auxiliary will hold a fashion show and tea featuring spring attire from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 5.

• Obituaries

Rev. Irvin Pope, pastor and retired Labor Dept. administrator

Labor Dept. regional administrator Irvin Pope dies at 78.

By Jacques Kelly

Jan 1, 2016

• Maryland

Project Healing Waters, a salute to heroes

• Health

2015's medical milestones and scientific advances in Baltimore

Looking back at new developments in health, science, and technology this year, one thing is clear — 2015 was a banner year for medical milestones, scientific breakthroughs and technological advances at local universities and biotech companies.

• Obituaries

Arthur S. Seidman, businessman and booster, dies

Arthur S. Seidman, a retired Baltimore businessman who was a civic booster, actor and musician, died Nov. 20 of undetermined causes at Sinai Hospital. The former Randallstown resident was 88.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Dec 12, 2015

• Sports

Army-Navy game has become a tradition for pair who met on battlefield

A night in Iraq forged a friendship that will continue when two Army veterans attend their second straight Army-Navy game together Saturday in Philadelphia.

By Don Markus

Dec 11, 2015

• Obituaries

Dr. Richard T. Johnson, Johns Hopkins scientist and physician, dies

Dr. Richard Tidball Johnson, 84, a Johns Hopkins scientist and physician who was a pioneer in global central nervous system infection research, died of pneumonia Nov. 22 at the Hopkins Hospital.

By Jacques Kelly

Dec 2, 2015

• Opinion

Obama is weak on terrorism

President Obama needs to act more aggressively toward ISIS threat

• Maryland

Obama awards Medal of Honor to Md. veteran

Describing him as "an American we can all be grateful for," President Barack Obama awarded retired Army Capt. Florent Groberg the Medal of Honor on Thursday for his actions in Afghanistan three years ago.

By John Fritze

Nov 12, 2015

• Howard County

Columbia woman organizes care packages for service dogs at her Savage Mill shop

When a friend mentioned she was collecting candy for holiday stockings for wounded veterans at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Columbia resident Kate Bowman came up with her own way to help: Care packages for the vets' service dogs. "People really have forgotten that anyone's still sacrificing their lives," Bowman said. "The service dogs get a little forgotten, too."

• Maryland

Maryland Medal of Honor recipient recalls Afghanistan attack

When Florent Groberg spotted the suicide bomber coming toward the senior leaders he was protecting in Afghanistan, he says, he didn't think. He just reacted.

By Ian Duncan

Nov 11, 2015

• Afghanistan

UMD grad to be awarded Medal of Honor for gallantry in Afghanistan

President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor to Florent A. Groberg, a former Army captain who went to high school in Bethesda and graduated from the University of Maryland, the White House said Wednesday.

By Ian Duncan

Oct 14, 2015

• Baltimore County

'American Sniper' widow speaks at Troops First fundraiser in Hydes

"American Sniper" widow Taya Kyle spoke at a sold-out, $100-a-ticket outdoor fundraiser at DeJon Vineyards for the Troops First Foundation, which provides assistance to veterans wounded in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, on Sunday.

By Colin Campbell

Sep 20, 2015

• Politics

Obama to visit Fort Meade on Friday

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama will travel to Fort Meade on Friday to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the White House said Wednesday.

By John Fritze

Sep 9, 2015

• Opinion

CMS wrong to restrict prostheses

New Medicare requirements that prosthetic limbs provide 'natural gait' are too restrictive

• Obituaries

Louis R. 'Lou' Cedrone Jr., former TV, theater and film critic for the Evening Sun, dies

Louis R. "Lou" Cedrone Jr., the former Evening Sun film, theater and television critic whose reviews spanned the era from Jayne Mansfield to Madonna, died of a massive stroke. The longtime Lutherville resident was 92.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Aug 17, 2015

• Trials and Arbitration

Man pleads guilty to taking drugs from military hospital

Thirty-five-year-old Lamelle Marquez Malone of Las Vegas, Nevada, pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Maryland.

• Obituaries

Rebecca J. 'Jane' Frank

Rebecca J. Jane" Frank, a registered nurse who during World War served aboard hospital trains, died of complication of a stroke at the Charlestown retirement community in Catonsville.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Aug 10, 2015