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March 19, 2026

Restoring vision and building connection in CRDAMC's eye clinic

FORT HOOD, Texas — For many patients, visiting the eye clinic is about more than just updating a prescription. It can mean restoring sight, improving quality of life, and regaining independence.At Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, the ophthalmology team works together to deliver that care for Soldiers, family members, and retirees.Maj. Brandon F. Harris, chief

March 12, 2026

CRDAMC Highlights Commitment to Patient Safety During Awareness Week

FORT HOOD, Texas — Patient safety remains a top priority at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, where staff across the organization are reinforcing best practices during Patient Safety Awareness Week.CRDAMC’s commitment to safe, high-quality care is reflected in its continued national recognition. The hospital has received the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” four

March 11, 2026

CRDAMC SWIP hosts Social Work Month professional training conference

Social workers play a critical role in helping Soldiers and their families navigate the emotional, behavioral and social challenges that can come with military life. To strengthen that mission, the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Social Work Internship Program hosted an annual Continuing Education Unit conference March 6, bringing together social workers from the hospital’s departments, clinics and guest social workers and speakers for a day of professional development and collaboration.

March 6, 2026

Teamwork, communication drive strong patient feedback in CRDAMC Orthopedic Clinic

FORT HOOD, Texas — The Orthopedic Clinic at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center provides Soldiers, family members, and retirees with high-quality care focused on communication, compassion, and teamwork. Providers like Alex Morales, an orthopedic physician assistant, work closely with clinic staff to prepare for procedures, ensure patients understand their treatment, and deliver care that helps patients recover and gain mobility.

March 4, 2026

Improving you during National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month. As a military community, taking simple, sustainable steps toward better health through improved nutrition directly impacts medical readiness, resilience and long-term wellness.

Feb. 27, 2026

CRDAMC residents train long hours to serve patients, support mission readiness

FORT HOOD, Texas — Long Hours, Lasting Purpose: Inside Residency at CRDAMCAt Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, the next generation of military physicians is training for a mission that demands both medical expertise and military readiness.The hospital’s graduate medical education programs include over 65 resident physicians from across the military, including the

Feb. 25, 2026

CRDAMC trains clinicians in advanced ultrasound to boost readiness, patient care

FORT HOOD, Texas — Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is strengthening medical readiness and patient care through advanced ultrasound training designed to prepare providers to deliver high-quality care in any environment.Expeditionary Point of Care Ultrasound, or E-POCUS, equips clinicians with hands-on training using portable ultrasound technology in hospital and

Feb. 25, 2026

CRDAMC case managers bring community partners together for Annual Conference

Fort Hood and surrounding community case managers gathered for an opportunity to network, complete training and become familiar with community resources at the 2nd annual Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Case Management Conference Feb. 20 at the Fort Hood Mission Training Complex.

Feb. 23, 2026

CRDAMC Centering Pregnancy Reunion reconnects families and Women’s Health Team

Mothers, fathers and their newborn bundles of joy gathered Feb. 10 to celebrate successful deliveries, reconnect with Women’s Health team staff, and reflect on how the Centering Pregnancy Program at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center helped prepare them for childbirth and beyond.

Feb. 20, 2026

Ambient listening aims to improve care experience for patients and providers

FORT HOOD, Texas — At Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, new ambient listening technology will help providers focus less on the computer screen and more on meaningful conversations with patients.Military hospitals and clinics are introducing ambient listening, a secure voice-recognition tool that helps providers create clinical notes during medical appointments.