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Aug. 27, 2025

CRDAMC Nurse Midwife Susan Clapp Honored with Outpatient DAISY Award

FORT HOOD, Texas — Susan Clapp, a certified nurse midwife in the Women’s Health Clinic at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, has been recognized with the Outpatient DAISY Award.Clapp has been a nurse for 38 years and has served at CRDAMC for 13 of those years. Her career began at age 15 as a certified nursing assistant in a nursing home, where she first learned the

Aug. 26, 2025

Stay Protected: Keeping Soldiers, veterans, families and communities healthy

FORT HOOD, Texas – August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and it’s a prime time to ensure your family is fully protected. Whether it’s keeping up with kids’ and teens’ shots, getting your booster as an adult, or making sure you’re ready for flu season and COVID-19 updates, vaccines are a simple and powerful way to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy.

Aug. 25, 2025

CRDAMC Nurse Susan Kaurudar Receives Inpatient DAISY Award for Compassionate Care

FORT HOOD, Texas — Susan Kaurudar, a registered nurse on the Medical-Surgical/Pediatrics unit at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, was recently honored with the Inpatient DAISY Award.Kaurudar has been a nurse for five years and joined CRDAMC about a year ago. Her nursing experience includes work in emergency, intensive care, orthopedic surgical, and

Aug. 15, 2025

The Power of Sleep Hygiene: Why a Good Night’s Rest Matters

FORT HOOD, Texas – In the military, physical endurance, mental sharpness and emotional resilience are essential to mission success. Yet, one of the most powerful tools to maintain these qualities—sleep—is often undervalued.

Aug. 4, 2025

Kidz Fest Connects Families to Lifelong Health Resources

Fort Hood, Texas — Although dozens of families flocked to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Kidz Fest on Saturday for school physicals, many left with much more than a signed form — they left with knowledge, resources, and a greater sense of support.The second annual event, held in the hospital atrium, featured dozens of educational booths focused on topics like

Aug. 1, 2025

CRDAMC honors leadership and tradition during MRBn CoC

FORT HOOD, Texas — The Medical Readiness Battalion, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, honored the enduring Army tradition of leadership transition as Lt. Col. Jamie Culbreath relinquished command and Lt. Col. Nickalous Korbut became the new leader during a Change of Command ceremony held August 1. In a ceremony steeped in military customs, CRDAMC staff, Soldiers, family members, and community partners gathered to recognize Culbreath’s service and usher in a new chapter under Korbut’s leadership.

July 17, 2025

Keeping Stress in Check

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 on maintaining healthy stress levels and aims to help readers recognize when stress may be affecting their well-being. FORT HOOD, Texas – Have you had days, maybe even weeks, when it seems like one thing after another happens to create a sense that everything is going wrong? You aren’t alone. We all have stress in our lives, and we must deal with it. The key is to manage it appropriately.

July 1, 2025

Army Nurse Cadets Find Their Path Through Hands-On Summer Training

Fort Hood, Texas — Four Army ROTC nurse cadets spent the past month training alongside military nurses at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, gaining real-world experience and a clearer view of life as an Army Nurse Corps officer.The Nurse Summer Training Program, or NSTP, is a 28-day clinical immersion designed to prepare future Army nurses through hands-on

June 30, 2025

Understanding Cognitive Distortions: How to Stop Being Your Brain’s Press Secretary

FORT HOOD, Texas – We all experience unhelpful thought patterns, but often assume our thoughts are logical and true. The reality is our brains use shortcuts, and while efficient, these can lead to cognitive distortions – inaccurate conclusions that impact our well-being, relationships, and performance. Recognizing these distortions and learning to challenge them is crucial for good mental health.

June 23, 2025

Graduation Ceremony Honors Future Leaders in Army Medicine

FORT HOOD, Texas –Applause echoed through the auditorium of the Lone Star Convention Center at Fort Hood on June 20 as proud families, mentors, and military leaders gathered to celebrate the 2025 graduating class of the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Graduate Medical Education programs. This year’s ceremony honored the accomplishments of medical professionals completing rigorous training in five specialized programs: Emergency Medicine Residency, Family Medicine Residency, Nurse Anesthesia, Family Medicine Obstetrics Fellowship, and Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship.