A federal institution, it conducts medical and dental research as well as providing health care for American leaders, including the president and his family.It is one of the nation's largest and most renowned military medical centers, best known for its history of providing care to war heroes and presidents alike for the past 65 years. People come here to heal, to stay healthy, to help others, to teach the next generation, to practice quality medicine, and take part in cutting-edge clinical research.
The National Naval Medical Center is comprised of nearly 4,500 professionals who make it their daily mission to serve you. Each may have varying jobs, yet all work together to accomplish the vision of the medical center. That vision is to be the Flagship of Force Health Protection and operational readiness; to deliver outstanding customer service; maintain outstanding opportunities in graduate medical and dental education and research; and always deliver world-class health care within an integrated system.
The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) recommendations moved to establish the new Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda. Walter Reed and Bethesda will Consolidate by 2011.The new WRNMMC will result in the integration of NNMC and WRAMC into one consolidated location. The enhanced facility will be staffed by personnel from the Navy, Army and Air Force. The existing Walter Reed main installation is mandated to close by 2011 according to the BRAC law.
The planning, formation and architectural design of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center are well underway. Once complete, the facility will deliver the highest quality of medical care, provide the best in graduate medical training, collaborate on unique military medical research needs and serve as a worldwide military referral and coordination center.
