By Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center urges the community to stay alert for the hidden threat of Pertussis. Pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection that continues to pose a serious threat to […]
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From Holiday Stress to Holiday Best: A Wellness Guide for Our Military Community
by Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs 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 […]
CRDAMC receives 4th consecutive Leapfrog Safety grade “A” for safe, high-quality care
By Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs Fort Hood, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2025, from the Leapfrog Group, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement in providing high-quality care to its patients. This is CRDAMC’s fourth consecutive safety grade […]
CRDAMC hosts flu and COVID-19 vaccine event at the Fort Hood Main Exchange
By Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center For Immediate Release FORT HOOD, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Army Public Health Nursing team will host a flu and COVID-19 vaccination event for all TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries at the Fort Hood Main Exchange from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 13. Flu […]
Only Days Left: TRICARE Open Season Ends December 9 — CRDAMC Urges Beneficiaries to Act Now
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Only Days Left: TRICARE Open Season Ends December 9 — CRDAMC Urges Beneficiaries to Act Now By Rodney Jackson, CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas — With only a few days remaining before the December 9 deadline, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is reminding TRICARE beneficiaries that time is running out […]
U.S. Army Operational Test Command to hold senior enlisted leader change of responsibility ceremony Tuesday
WEST FORT HOOD, Texas – The U.S. Army Operational Test Command (OTC) will host a Command Sergeant Major Change of Responsibility Ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 9:30 a.m. at its headquarters here. Command Sgt. Maj. David N. Sweeney, formerly the Command Sergeant Major of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Bliss, Texas, and the 1st Armored Division […]
