FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas–A new pregnancy healthcare method proven to reduce the risk of preterm birth and lead to healthier outcomes for both mom and baby is launching next month at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC). Centering Pregnancy, a 10-session prenatal care model conducted in a small group setting, will […]
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CRDAMC takes first, second, and third with New Year’s Day deliveries
by Mikaela Cade, CRDAMC PAO FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – Six babies were born at CRDAMC on Jan. 1, but first time parents Anysia and Jesse Medrano’s little bundle of joy took first place arriving nearly 40 minutes before the second place arrival. Baby Rowen made his debut at 6:09 a.m. weighing […]
CRDAMC receives national recognition for surgical patient care
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) has been recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) as one of 83 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2017. The ACS NSQIP recognition program commends a […]
CRDAMC earns reputation as a top teaching hospital
By Patricia Deal, CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas— Critical thinking and quick, sound decisions can be the difference between life or death when it comes to combat medical care. “Healthcare professionals have to be confident and competent to provide the absolute best quality and safest care for their patients—whether on […]
CRDAMC Troop Command, WTU battle for the hoop wheelchair basketball style
By Gloria Montgomery, CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas –There were no hotshot hoopsters or heroic dunks. Instead, it was a grueling battle of the hoops with every point valiantly earned. When the final buzzard sounded, it was all just numbers on a scoreboard, secondary to a win or a loss. […]
MEDEVAC training keeps 68Ws ready and focused
By Patricia Deal, CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas—Army Medical Command’s mantra “sustain a medically ready force while maintain a ready medical force” may seem like a clever play on words, but Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center combat medics’ recent readiness training attests to the fact that it’s not just a statement; […]
