By Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas – The 7240th Medical Support Unit, based in Kirksville, Missouri, officially assumed mission responsibilities from the 7222nd MSU, Tampa Florida, during a Relief in Place/Transfer of Authority ceremony July 15. The ceremony marked the uncasing of the 7240th MSU’s unit […]
CRDAMC News
Keeping Stress in Check
By Cpt. Olisa Umeka, LMSW, Social Work Intern CRDAMC Editor’s note: The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has begun a Behavioral Health Initiative to inform the community with information and resources that will help with everyday struggles like stress management, nutrition and physical health, emotional intelligence, and healthy habits. This article focuses on maintaining […]
Understanding Cognitive Distortions: How to Stop Being Your Brain’s Press Secretary
By Capt. David Iverson, CRDAMC Resident Psychiatrist Editor’s note: The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has begun a Behavioral Health Initiative to inform the community with information and resources that will help with everyday struggles like stress management, nutrition and physical health, emotional intelligence, and healthy habits. This article’s topic is cognitive distortion and […]
CRDAMC adjusts hours of service for the Independence Day federal holiday
For immediate release FORT HOOD, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center administrative offices and clinics will modify hours of operation July 3–7 in observance of the Independence Day federal holiday. All clinics and pharmacies, with the exception of Soldier Centered Medical Home Troop Medical Clinic 14, will be closed Friday, July 4. Monroe […]
Graduation Ceremony Honors Future Leaders in Army Medicine
By Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas –Applause echoed through the auditorium of the Lone Star Convention Center at Fort Hood on June 20 as proud families, mentors, and military leaders gathered to celebrate the 2025 graduating class of the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Graduate Medical […]
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Welcomes New Commander in Change of Command Ceremony
By Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas — Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) marked a significant leadership transition on June 18, as Col. Mark L. Jacques assumed command from Col. Garrick L. Cramer during a formal change of command ceremony held in the hospital atrium. Brig. […]






