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The Walter Reed Army Medical Center became the subject of a controversy after a series of Washington Post articles confirmed cases of patient mistreatment and neglect.
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Fast Facts:
- Established on May 1, 1909
- Named for Major Walter Reed
- Commander: Eric Schoomaker
- Capacity: 5,500 rooms
- Location: Washington, DC
- Named one of the Top 11 Scandals of 2007 by AOL News
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Walter Reed Army Medical Center Questions
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Walter Reed Army Medical Center Timeline
- January, 2005: href="http://archive.salon.com/news/f... article discuss poor conditions at Walter Reed
- February 18, 2007: Washington Post articles outline specific cases of neglect
- March 1, 2007: Major General George W. Weightman is relieved of his command over the hospital
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