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Dec. 17, 2025

From Holiday Stress to Holiday Best: A Wellness Guide for Our Military Community

The holiday season is a time of celebration, connection, and reflection, but it can also bring increased stress, disruptions to routines, and challenges to maintaining healthy habits. Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center encourages service members, families, retirees, and community members to take proactive steps to care for their mental, nutritional, and physical health—and to take advantage of the many resources available on post and in the local area.

Dec. 12, 2025

CRDAMC receives 4th consecutive Leapfrog Safety grade “A” for safe, high-quality care

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 “A” from the group.

Dec. 10, 2025

CRDAMC hosts flu and COVID-19 vaccine event at the Fort Hood Main Exchange

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

June 20, 2025

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Welcomes New Commander in Change of Command Ceremony

FORT HOOD, Texas — Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) marked a significant leadership transition on June 18, as Col. Mark L. Jacques assumed command from Col. Garrick L. Cramer during a formal change of command ceremony held in the hospital atrium. Brig. Gen. Yolonda “YR” Summons, commander of Medical Readiness Command, West and Defense Health Network West served as the reviewing officer and led the ceremony. She extended gratitude to the distinguished guests, family members, CRDAMC staff, and visitors for attending, and commended the team for hosting another exceptional event.

June 16, 2025

CRDAMC wraps up Joint Emergency Medicine Exercise, testing austere environment skills

FORT HOOD, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center concluded its annual Joint Emergency Medicine Exercise June 13 at Fort Hood, following a grueling week of high-intensity field training that brought together U.S. military and allied medical forces from the Netherlands Royal Army and the United Arab Emirates Army. The multinational medical training event pushed participants into challenging, resource-limited environments meant to mirror the real-life chaos of combat zones, disaster response efforts, and mass casualty events.