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Sept. 19, 2025

Finding Hope: Raising Awareness on Suicide Prevention

Suicide continues to be a serious public health concern that touches families, workplaces, and communities across the nation. Experts stress that understanding depression, recognizing warning signs, and knowing where to turn for help are critical steps in preventing tragedy.

Sept. 19, 2025

CRDAMC Reaffirms Commitment during Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation

FORT HOOD, Texas — Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center leaders, soldiers, civilians, and community members gathered Sept. 18 in the hospital atrium to sign the 2025 Suicide Prevention Proclamation, pledging to strengthen support, reduce stigma, and save lives.The ceremony, hosted by the Department of Behavioral Health, opened with remarks from Fort Hood Suicide

Sept. 17, 2025

CRDAMC Headquarters Company, Medical Readiness Battalion welcomes new senior enlisted advisor

Headquarters Company, Medical Readiness Battalion, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, bid farewell to the outgoing and welcomed a new senior enlisted advisor during a change of responsibility ceremony Sept. 15.

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

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.