by Patricia Deal, CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas—When it comes to saving victims of life-threatening illnesses and injuries, emergency medicine technicians and first-responders need to know what to do and be able to do it quickly. Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center ensures its emergency medicine services personnel are educated and experienced in the […]
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CRDAMC celebrates the Army Nurse Corps 118th anniversary
By Patricia Deal FORT HOOD, Texas—Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center celebrated the Army Nurse Corps 118th anniversary and reflected on past and future achievements of nurses of all ranks and specialties with a traditional cake cutting ceremony here February 4. Nurses have treated American Soldiers throughout our nation’s conflicts since the Revolutionary War, […]
CRDAMC’s Centering Pregnancy delivers new model of care for expectant moms
FORT HOOD, Texas–A new pregnancy healthcare method proven to reduce the risk of preterm birth and lead to healthier outcomes for both mom and baby is launching next month at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC). Centering Pregnancy, a 10-session prenatal care model conducted in a small group setting, will hold its first session […]
CRDAMC takes first, second, and third with New Year’s Day deliveries
by Mikaela Cade, CRDAMC PAO FORT HOOD, Texas – Six babies were born at CRDAMC on Jan. 1, but first time parents Anysia and Jesse Medrano’s little bundle of joy took first place arriving nearly 40 minutes before the second place arrival. Baby Rowen made his debut at 6:09 a.m. weighing in at 6 lbs. […]
CRDAMC receives national recognition for surgical patient care
FORT HOOD, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) has been recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) as one of 83 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2017. The ACS NSQIP recognition program commends a select group of hospitals […]
CRDAMC earns reputation as a top teaching hospital
By Patricia Deal, CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas— Critical thinking and quick, sound decisions can be the difference between life or death when it comes to combat medical care. “Healthcare professionals have to be confident and competent to provide the absolute best quality and safest care for their patients—whether on the battlefield or in […]
