By Gloria Montgomery, CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas –Armed with an oversized banner, flower bouquets and precious gifts, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) recently created a birthday memory of gigantic proportions for beneficiary Julia Statuto. It was, Julia said, the best birthday gift ever. Only the gifts weren’t for Julia. They were […]
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CRDAMC Nutrition Clinic services promote Army readiness, healthy lifestyles
FORT HOOD, Texas–Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s nutrition therapy clinic is boosting its program offerings with more specialized services and classes to promote lifestyle changes for its beneficiaries. New this year are specialized services in oncology nutrition, obesity and weight management, diabetes and sports nutrition. The reorganization, according to CRDAMC chief dietitian Ruth Manuele, […]
CRDAMC announces school-aged sports physical clinics
FORT HOOD– Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has announced dates and locations for its annual sports physicals clinics. Russell Collier Clinic will host their clinics from July 16-19 and July 30 through August 2. Hours are 4:30 -7:30 p.m. Family Medicine Residency Clinic will host sports physical clinics July 10 and 24 and August 7 […]
WTU welcomes new commander
by Gloria Montgomery, CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas–Taking care of the Army’s wounded, ill and injured Soldiers continues to be one of the Army’s toughest jobs, said outgoing Warrior Transition Unit commander, Lt. Col. Bruce Gannaway, as he bid farewell to the unit he had commanded since March 2016. “This command holds a unique […]
CRDAMC receives national recognition for exemplary surgical quality outcomes
FORT HOOD, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has been recognized for achieving exemplary surgical safety outcomes by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP). The distinction places the medical treatment facility in the top half of one percent of US hospitals participating in ACS NSQIP, as well […]
Healthcare professionals perfect medical readiness skills at CRDAMC Simulation Lab
by Patricia Deal FORT HOOD, Texas—Practice makes perfect and the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Simulation Lab helps doctors and nurses perfect their skills through realistic training. Realistic simulated environments allow healthcare professionals to learn and practice the specific skills, communication, teamwork and critical thinking they need to improve their efficiency and competency to […]