FORT HOOD, Texas— Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center was on a steady course to increase its virtual health services when the COVID-19 pandemic swept the nation. Now, due to the opportunities within the crisis, CRDAMC is by far the biggest provider of virtual health services in the DoD. Since March 2020, CRDAMC has provided […]
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CRDAMC excels in patient satisfaction
by CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas–‘An Exceptional Patient Experience Every Single Time,’ CDRAMC’s motto, is a daily reminder for staff to pursue excellence in meeting patient needs. And the CRDAMC team is up for the challenge, accomplishing the feat of improving the patient experience through skillful and deliberate patient-centered action, all driven by customer […]
CRDAMC hosts Roundtable with community CEOs to give update on COVID-19 response
By Patricia Deal, CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas–Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s commander hosted a virtual meeting with CEOs from local Central Texas Health Systems July 10 to provide an update on the health community’s efforts to combat COVID-19. Karen Percell-deShong from Advent Health moderated the discussion between Col. Richard Malish, CRDAMC commander; […]
Need urgent care? CRDAMC’s Community Based Medical Homes and primary care clinics got you covered
For immediate release FORT HOOD, TEXAS—“You asked, we listened. You want the best medical care, and you want it when you need it. Your Community Based Medical Home and primary care clinic at the main hospital are now your ‘go to’ urgent care centers with a renewed commitment to see you when you’re ill or […]
CRDAMC LVNs training to administer IV push medications
By Patricia Deal, CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas– A new training program at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is proof positive that hospital staff persistently push themselves to perform at the highest level of their training and competency. Thirty licensed vocational nurses are currently pursuing skill certification training that will allow them to […]
CRDAMC Intensive Care Unit team raises the bar on critical care efforts
By Mikaela Cade, CRDAMC PAO Col. Karin Nicholson is positioned inside CRDAMC’s new rotating bed during an ICU staff training session. Rotating beds are use in prone positioning therapy for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). (courtesy photo)FORT HOOD, Texas – As the world considers post COVID-19 life, some things will never be the […]