February 28, 2007Today: Allowing Walter Reed to deteriorateI shook my head, watching the parade of politicians rush to the gates of Walter Reed Army Medical Center after The Washington Post peeled back the layers and uncovered that wounded troops were living in deteriorating conditions. I was troubled to learn of conditions in which the war wounded were living at the Army's top medical facility. But I wasn't altogether shocked. Of mouse droppings and peeling wallpaper and mold? Yes. But of the deteriorating conditions? No. From ages 12 to 16, I received medical care at Walter Reed. As a military dependent, Walter Reed was where I had regular wellness checkups, had my tonsils removed. The quality of care there was never an issue, but physically, the medical center always appeared lacking. |
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February 28, 2007
Today: Allowing Walter Reed to deteriorate
I shook my head, watching the parade of politicians rush to the gates of Walter Reed Army Medical Center after The Washington Post peeled back the layers and uncovered that wounded troops were living in deteriorating conditions.
I was troubled to learn of conditions in which the war wounded were living at the Army's top medical facility. But I wasn't altogether shocked. Of mouse droppings and peeling wallpaper and mold? Yes. But of the deteriorating conditions? No.
From ages 12 to 16, I received medical care at Walter Reed. As a military dependent, Walter Reed was where I had regular wellness checkups, had my tonsils removed. The quality of care there was never an issue, but physically, the medical center always appeared lacking.
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