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May 6, 2025

CRDAMC hosts Mental Health Fair to help military families face unique challenges, stressors

FORT CAVAZSO, TEXAS –The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Behavioral Health department hosted its annual Mental Health Month Information Fair on May 2 to help military families understand the resources available to them. Over 20 Fort Cavazos and surrounding community organizations, including Veterans Affairs, Military One Source, CRDAMC Behavioral Health, Suicide Prevention, the New Parent Support Program, and the Exceptional Family Member Program, just to name a few, provided information about the mental health services their organizations provide.

May 2, 2025

CRDAMC earns ‘A’ Spring Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

FORT CAVAZOS, TEXAS - The Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center earned its third consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national organization, focused on health care quality, May 1. The new grade for spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public.

April 23, 2025

Central Texas partners for community healthcare

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Members of Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce visited the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center for a Healthcare Day tour 16 April to learn how community relationships contribute to the health and readiness of our warfighters. The Leadership Killeen Program provides participants with training and opportunities to learn about the integrated relationships that exist between healthcare services on Fort Cavazos and the local healthcare community.

April 18, 2025

CRDAMC MRBn Charlie Company holds Change of Command

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Medical Readiness Battalion, Medical Co. Charlie held a change of command ceremony in the hospital atrium April 18. The reins of leadership changed hands as Lt. Col. Jamie Culbreath received the unit guidon from outgoing commander, Capt. Alexander Deatherage and handed them to Capt. Reymoi R. Jno-Lewis.

April 15, 2025

CRDAMC Medical Coder Bleu Garcia Finds Purpose in Precision, Education

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Bleu Garcia, a Medical Records Technician Coder at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, spends her days translating physician notes into numerical codes — a task that may sound simple but carries significant weight in the world of healthcare.“I read physician documentation and translate what they’ve documented into codes for insurance and

April 9, 2025

CRDAMC Medical Company holds Change of Command

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Capt. Doran Lindsey assumed command of Company A, Medical Readiness Battalion, during a change of command ceremony at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center atrium April 4. Lt. Col. Jamie Culbreath, commander of the CRDAMC Medical Readiness Battalion hosted the ceremony that also bid farewell to the outgoing commander, Capt. Courtney Moore.

March 28, 2025

III Armored Corps commander visits Fort Cavazos SRU

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas –The III Armor Corps Commander, Lt. Gen. Kevin Admiral visited Fort Cavazos and the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit March 21. Accompanied by III Armor Corps Command Sgt. Maj. John McDwyer, Admiral toured the organization’s Adaptive Reconditioning Program, received briefings from staff, and visited with cadre and civilian personnel who contribute to the SRU's success. He also presented coins and medals in recognition of their dedication and hard work.

March 24, 2025

CRDAMC welcomes new senior enlisted advisor

The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. James Brown during an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony held March 20 in the hospital atrium. Brown previously served as the Garrison Command Sergeant Major at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.

March 21, 2025

Act Now, TRICARE Online Patient Portal to Be Decommissioned April 1

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Department of Defense has fully transitioned to MHS GENESIS, the new electronic health record system, along with its MHS GENESIS Patient Portal MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. As a result, the TRICARE Online (TOL) Patient Portal will be decommissioned on April 1. To keep a complete personal record of your medical history, you must log in to the TOL Patient Portal and download your records before April 1.

March 18, 2025

Fort Cavazos Intrepid Spirit Center highlights Brain Injury Awareness support and recovery

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – It’s time to shed light on an invisible but devastating injury that soldiers face in combat and training. Traumatic brain injury is misunderstood, often overlooked and has far reaching consequences. On March 21, the Fort Cavazos Intrepid Spirit Center will host an open house from 1-3 p.m., to tour its facilities, meet the team of experts, and learn more about the groundbreaking work they are doing to support recovery from TBI and related conditions.