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 News
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; […]
CRDAMC undergoing internal construction inspection; patient care not affected
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas— Beneficiaries and visitors to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center will notice a series of barriers erected throughout the hospital for the foreseeable future. There is no cause for alarm as CRDAMC is undergoing a series of inspections and construction projects that will enhance safety. The inspection/construction project will […]
Fisher House hosts Meet Santa event Nov. 17
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – The Fisher House will host its first annual Meet Santa holiday event at the Fisher House from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 17. There is no cost to attend, and the event is open to the public. Non-military ID card holders may get a pass for Saturday at […]
