FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FORT HOOD, Texas — The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Pediatric Clinic will host its annual Sports Physical Rodeo in conjunction with the Army Public Health Nursing Team’s Kidz Fest Saturday, Aug. 2.

Kidz Fest will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital atrium and will feature a variety of family-friendly activities including games, arts and crafts, story time, prizes, and a backpack raffle. The event is free and open to families enrolled in any CRDAMC clinic.

At the same time, the Pediatric Clinic will be open from 7:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. to provide Child and Youth Services and sports physicals for school-aged children ages 4 and up. Services are available to beneficiaries enrolled at any CRDAMC clinic.

While appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome with limited availability. Families can schedule an appointment by calling 254-288-8888 or visiting the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal at https://patientportal.mhsgenesis.health.mil.

Please note: The event is focused solely on physical exams and family fun. Medication refill requests or additional school forms such as asthma action plans or allergy forms will not be processed during the event. These should be submitted to your primary care manager via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. If your child is feeling ill, please plan a visit to your primary care provider another day.

The hospital is located at 590 Medical Center Road, Fort Hood, Texas 76544.

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