FORT HOOD, Texas –Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is holding its walk-in, community-wide flu vaccine roundup for Tricare eligible retirees ages 3 and up this Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Clear Creek Exchange. “According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the flu vaccine has been shown to reduce flu-related illnesses and […]

by Patricia Deal, CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas–Dawn Hawk became a nurse to help people. She became a Nurse Case Manager to elevate her level of care that much more. “Yes, as a nurse in the different clinics I served in, I certainly was able to help my patients on a day-to-day basis. The […]

by Patricia Deal, CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas–Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center gave special recognition to its case managers for the significant contribution they make to ensure comprehensive, quality health care for all of their patients during National Case Management Week, October 13-19. To help educate and raise awareness for case management, CRDAMC […]

FORT HOOD, Texas –Recovery time for beneficiaries needing knee replacements now will be drastically reduced, thanks to Carl R.  Darnall Army Medical Center’s recent robotic acquisition. The Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology replaces the traditional method of one-size fits all and uses robotic technology to create a personalized surgical plan in total knee replacements. Using 3D […]

By Patricia Deal, CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas—You can’t control when you’re going to become sick or get injured. But you can take charge of your healthcare treatment by using the military health system’s virtual health technology. The Tricare Online Patient Portal puts you in the driver’s seat to help you maneuver through your […]