FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT HOOD, Texas — The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Pediatric Clinic will host its annual Sports Physical Rodeo in conjunction with the Army Public Health Nursing Team’s Kidz Fest Saturday, Aug. 2. Kidz Fest will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital atrium and will feature a […]
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Rick Herrema Foundation brings community, support to Fort Hood families
By Eric Franklin Fort Hood Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas— More than 1,300 military families attended the Rick Herrema Foundation’s first Summer Fun Fest July 19, an event aimed at building connections and providing community support. The foundation, founded more than a decade ago at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, expanded to Texas to support one […]
The 7240th Medical Support Unit assumes mission Fort Hood DRC
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 […]
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 […]