Feature Stories

  • Donate Blood

    CRDAMC Blood Drive May 29, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

    Classrooms above the Emergency Department. Within 1 week your donation could be in Afghanistan!

    More information...

  • Soldier salutes on Memorial Day

    CRDAMC announces Memorial Day holiday hours

    Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and its primary care clinics will modify operating hours in observance of the Memorial Day federal holiday Monday, May 27th. The hospital remains open every day for emergency services, inpatient care, and labor and delivery services....

    View our Memorial Day holiday hours...

  • CRDAMC Soldiers Volunteer

    CRDAMC Soldiers volunteer at their adopted school

    CRDAMC Soldiers gather in front of their adopted school sign at Saegart Elementary in Killeen. Eighteen CRDAMC Soldiers assisted in the school's annual Field Day activities for a total of over 100 volunteer hours at the school on Friday, May 17th.

  • woman using a computer

    Secure Messaging brings convenience to patients, providers.

    Beneficiaries of Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center are now able to communicate online with their primary care provider through secure messaging. This capability will, for the first time, provide patients the ability to communicate directly with their provider and care teams and allow care teams a two–way flow of communication with individual patients or groups of patients. The U.S. Army Medical Command is implementing the use of... Read the rest of the story ...

  • Research Study Details

    Needed: Research Participants with high blood cholesterol levels for research study at CRDAMC.

    The Center for Nutrition Research, U.S. Military-Baylor University Masters Program in Nutrition at the Army Medical Department Center and School is looking to help soldiers in remote areas access nutrition education to combat heart disease with a study titled "Effectiveness of a Web–Based Nutrition Education Program in Reducing Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors among Military Beneficiaries" ("Defend Your Heart" Study). More information or to Volunteer ...

  • Nurses Week

    CRDAMC celebrates progress during Nurse's Week

    March 6 - 10 marked the 150th anniversary of Nurses' Week and Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center proudly applauds its nurses for their dedication to service and compassionate patient care.
    The American Nurses Association (ANA) has established this year’s theme as 'Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care'.
    The basis of Nurses Week is to celebrate the accomplishment of nurses throughout the year. It is based around the birthday of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale... Details...

  • Pharmacy Renovation

    Darnall Pharmacy Renovation May 15 – 24, 2013

    Carl R. Darnall's Pharmacy will be installing state of the art equipment from May 15, 2013 thru May 24, 2013. This upgrade will enhance the safety and accountability of our outpatient prescription program through application of bar code technology, electronic signature pick–up and pill descriptions on the label. During the upgrade, we anticipate a slight increase in wait times. We appreciate your patience and continued support... More information...

  • BH Fair See Hershel Walker

    Come see Hershel Walker, guest speaker at the Behavioral Health Information Fair

    May 30, 2013 at the Fort Hood Community Events and Bingo Center (next to Clear Creek PX) Details...

  • 2013 API Flyer Post Celebration

    Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance

    Club Hood Grande Ballroom on May 22, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Visit any of the Ft Hood Dining Facilities for lunch on May 22 for a taste of Asian and Pacific Islander Cuisine.
    2013 API Flyer Post Celebration...

  • Ribbon Cutting KDH photo

    3rd Cavalry Regiment gets its own behavioral health facility

    Soldiers of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment now have the opportunity to seek behavioral health care right next door to where they work, sleep and feel most at home. In conjunction with Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, the Brave Rifles cut the ribbon Thursday morning to a brand new Embedded Behavioral Health Facility – a building dedicated solely to the mental health of all members of the regiment....
    Read the KDH Article...

  • COL Sargent and COL Gallup

    CRDAMC hosts a relinquishment of command ceremony

    Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center will hold a relinquishment of command ceremony at 9 a.m. at the main hospital entrance in front of the flag pole, Wednesday, April 24, for Col. (P) Patrick Sargent (outgoing) and Col. Roger Gallup, CRDAMC deputy chief of clinical services. Rest of the story... More photos on Facebook

  • Art Show Applications

    Soldier and Family Art Shows for Adults and Children May 30 – June 7

    Artwork must be submitted by May 17, 2013. Download and print the applications below:
      •   Application for Children
      •   Application for Adults
      •   Read the rest of the story...

  • American Red Cross

    The Fort Hood American Red Cross announces they are accepting applications for the 2013 Summer Youth Program.

    The Red Cross has long been committed to developing youth volunteers and involving them in meaningful ways. The first recorded involvement of young people with the Red Cross was in providing assistance to victims of the Ohio–Mississippi Floods in 1884. Later, in 1917, the Red Cross formally established a Youth Services Agenda. The resulting Junior Red Cross grew to involve 20 million youth active in a variety of services. Today, 17 percent of American Red Cross volunteers are aged 18 or younger. A growing number of Red Cross offices are expanding youth involvement initiatives....
    Learn more...

  • Child looking away

    Latest report indicates autism is on the rise

    The likelihood of a school–aged American child receiving a diagnosis of autism, Asperger syndrome or a related developmental disorder is on the rise..... Learn more...

  • Dollar with bandage

    Army Medical Command implements new debt management system

    As of Jan. 30, 2013, at the direction of the U.S. Army Medical Command Chief of Staff, patient medical bills less than $100,000 and more than 90 days past due will be transferred to the U.S. Treasury Department for collection.
    To avoid bills being transferred to the US Treasury, patients with a balance due should contact the hospital's Treasury Office to make payment arrangements. Patients unable to pay the balance in full may request a repayment schedule...
    More information...

  • 365 Days of CRDAMC Compassionate Care

    365 Days of CRDAMC Compassionate Care

    CRDAMC Welcomes everyone to read our newest page "365 Days of CRDAMC Compassionate Care" to see what our Patients are saying about our Providers, Departments, Clinics and Services through APLSS, ICE and Tell Us About Your Care Comments...

    Read what our Patients are saying about us...

  • AER Campaign

    Please Support the 2013 Army Emergency Relief (AER) Campaign

    The AER Program plays a unique and important role in helping the Army "Take Care of Its Own." The AER office provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers... More information...

  • Photo of the New CRDAMC January 2013

    New CRDAMC News for Winter and Spring 2013

    Meet the Health Facility Planning Agency Staff (HFPA), Fun Facts about the Construction, What is the Status?, and more!

      •  Read the Newsletter

      •  Learn More about the New Medical Center

  • Wash Your Hands

    Handwashing: The “do–it–yourself” vaccine

    Handwashing with soap is an affordable “do–it–yourself” vaccine that effectively prevents disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that proper handwashing could eliminate half of all cases of food–borne diseases. Scientific research shows that handwashing with soap prevents disease in a more straightforward and cost–effective way than any single vaccine or medical treatment.....

    Details...

  • Schedule Your Next Appointment Online

    Scheduling your CRDAMC Appointments Online is Fast and Easy through TRICARE On-Line!

    TRICARE On-Line (TOL) allows beneficiaries twenty four hours a day access to schedule appointments within Primary Care and Self-Referral Clinics at CRDAMC. TOL users can receive appointment reminders through email and mobile phone text messages. First time users can be registered in less than five minutes.
    More Information...

  • Woman receiving Flu Vaccine

    Seasonal Flu Vaccine Available for CRDAMC Patients

    Dates, Times and Locations...

  • CRDAMC Crest
    Dear Darnall

     Over the past several months Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
     leadership, providers and administrative staff have committed
     themselves to improving patients’ experiences at every clinic and...
      •  October 26 and November 9 Questions & Answers
      •  Write to Dear Darnall...

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Access To Care

Scheduling Medical Appointments

To schedule a medical appointment within the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center system of health, please call the Appointment Line at 254-288-8888 or toll free 800-305-6421 between the hours of 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed on Federal Holidays).

Did you know that Darnall Health Care System offers a Nurse Advice Line? By calling (254) 553-3695 you can address any medical question 24 hours a day, seven days a week for yourself or a loved one and receive advice on what to do. No question is too small or large. They can provide self care advice, help determine whether you need an appointment or recommend emergency room care. Give them a call at (254) 553-3695 and let them help you with your medical concerns.

You may also schedule appointments online at www.tricareonline.comoffsite link in new window. Beneficiaries may access TRICARE On Line with a DFAS MyPay PIN, Common Access Card or by creating a Department of Defense Self Service account. Registration is quick and easy!

Access To Care (ATC) Options, Standards and Definitions:

Emergency Care: Beneficiaries seeking emergency care should proceed to the nearest emergency room or call 911 (or other local emergency assistance number) for immediate medical attention.

Urgent (Acute) Care (e.g. ear ache, high fever):
ATC Standard – 24 hours
Beneficiaries seeking urgent care may schedule an appointment with their Primary Care Manager or Primary Care Manager Team. If appointments are not available, beneficiaries will be seen by an Urgent Care Team Member in the Emergency Department. For concerns that occur over the weekend, CRDAMC offers a Weekend Acute Care Clinic within Thomas Moore Health Clinic on Saturday, Sunday and Federal Holidays from 8 - 10 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. by walk–in only. The Weekend Acute Care Clinic is open to beneficiaries enrolled to the Department of Community and Family Medicine, and Pediatrics Clinic.

Routine Care (e.g. follow–up care, allergies, disease management):
ATC Standard – 7 calendar days

Wellness and Health Promotion Services (e.g. physical exams, well women exam):
ATC Standard – 28 calendar days

Referrals for Specialty Care Services:
ATC Standard – 28 calendar days

Tell Us About Your Care

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Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center's Mission and Vision

Mission

The Carl R. Darnall System of Health provides evidenced–based, patient and family–centered care to Warriors, Veterans, and Family Members. We sustain a resilient community capable of supporting the Army Force Generation Cycle and Warriors as they transition to Veteran status. We maintain a collaborative partnership with the community and strive to lead the healthcare industry in patient satisfaction, quality, innovative research and Graduate Medical Education as we train the next generation of healthcare leaders–all while placing the needs of the patient first and remaining the Department of Defense System of Health and employer of choice.

Vision

Be the premier System of Health in America, singularly focused on honoring our Servicemembers, Veterans and Family Members with compassionate, world–class healthcare, by consistently bringing value and inspiring trust–one patient at a time.

"Our commitment to you is compassionate, world–class healthcare...one patient at a time. From the staff of Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center"

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Patient Comments

See what our patients are saying:

CRDAMC – General Surgery Clinic
ICE comment: May 17, 2013
"My wife was admitted to 3South after surgery. LT Smith, LT Georger, and Ms. W and all that took care of her were great and very professional. Dr. Hoyt was the surgeon and was fantastic. He followed up often in her room. Care for my wife was great. General Surgery and 3S."
CRDAMC – ICU
ICE comment: May 17, 2013
"This nurse deserves recognition and a Raise for outstanding customer service. Jimmy Spakes professionalism & care reflects great credit upon Darnall Army Hospital. He works the night shift and performs his duties with high regard of patients care...5–stars."
CRDAMC – Labor and Delivery
ICE comment: May 16, 2013
"I had great, friendly midwives, nurses and doctors! My midwife Mrs. Benson was amazind and Major White who delivered my baby was also perfect. Nothing at all to complain about."
CRDAMC – Internal Medicine
ICE comment: May 14, 2013
"The Internal Medicine Clinic provides excellent customer service and exceeds all expectations for quality health care. Two individuals truly stand–out during every visit, and they are Debra and Dr. Slimak: Both treat you with respect and dignity and make you feel like they are really concerned about your personal health."
CRDAMC – Radiology
ICE comment: May 14, 2013
"I would like to comment on a recent visit. I was referred by my off–post doctor to make an appointment to have an Ultrasound done on me. I would like to state that my experience was handled well, specially by Ms. Terry Long. She was very helpful, professional, and very courteous in handling my appointment time. I would like to commend the whole department in itself, but please acknowledge Ms. Long on a very pleasant overall experience."
CRDAMC – Emergency Department
ICE comment: May 11, 2013
"We went to the ER because my wife was feeling a new type of pain in her pregnancy that was very intense in her abdominal area. The Triage Nurse CPT Xavier Green had a great bedside manner and was incredibly helpful. We were seen by CPT Hannah PA-S, he was great. He had a great bedside manner and really put our minds at ease about the entire process. Overall it was a great experience in the ER. At no time did we feel we were being looked over, the staff was very attentive and educated us about the problem and how we could help it."
CRDAMC – TBI Clinic
ICE comment: May 13, 2013
"I visited the TBI clinic for the last time as a patient in march last year. Yesterday, I went back because I needed some help with a document from the staff. I felt chills on my back...memories of restless days and nights flashed back through my eyes. I remembered with deep gratitude the compassionate heart of those people that assisted me and restored me to my regular me (plus or minus a few more jokes). A few names Mrs. West, Mrs. Coronel, CMDR Mitchell and the nurse staff, occupational and physical therapy etc. I know as soldiers we tend to forget uncomfortable memories and unpleasant times, so when we heal we leave and forget the painful and dark corners we lived in before therapy. I want to say thank you to all of you. You restored me.....I am well now and I can carry on with my life and my job in the army. I got married and I can't thank you for if it was not for your help and support I would have not been able experience this wonderful event in my life. Thank you again. God bless you. respectfully, A Restored Warrior."
CRDAMC – Department of Social Work (DSW)
ICE comment: May 20, 2013
"I have PTSD and was referred to DSW for counseling. My first counselor was Barbarah Bender who was amazing but had to retire and I was the transferred to Mrs. Laura Hodges. But at the first Appointment I had with Mrs Hodges, she put me right at ease and I felt like I could speak to her very easily. Her demeanor and personality topped off with her professionalism made feel relaxed and gave me the ability to talk about things I have never spoke about EVER since my first combat tour in Bosnia and then the second in Iraq. Mrs. Hodges was able to address specific issues I had with my deployments. Mrs. Hodges has a treatment technique that she is extremely proficient at. She uses a relaxed environment and rapid eye movement to access memories and emotions I thought were lost and gave me the ability to talk about them and process them. That treatment has significantly reduced the amount of nightmares that I have at night. That coupled with Dr. Richardsons treatment and medication has allowed me to sleep so much more. So I just wanted to take some time so I can tell you what a wonderful, knowledgeable, skillful and professional Social Worker/Counselor you have working there for you. Without her help and treatment I would not be able to move forward with my life to the extent I can now."
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