Feature Stories

  • 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 – Jennifer Livingston, Russell Collier
APLSS comment: As of May 3, 2013
"Jennifer Livingston took the time out of her schedule to call and check on our son even after the clinic visits. She is great at following up on her patients and is genuinely concerned for their well being... Thank you for being such a great provider Ms. Livingston! We appreciate your care and concern for our son!"
CRDAMC – Vicki Belcher, DOS
APLSS comment: As of May 3, 2013
"Ms. Belcher is the best provider I have had in my seven years in service. She listens to her patients and is easily accessibly if needed. She has worked with my hectic work schedule in order to make sure I receive the care I need."
CRDAMC – Thomas Dove, Internal Medicine
APLSS comment: As of May 3, 2013
"Col Dove reviewed old files and had the staff call me to make an appointment. I had missed a follow up. He reviewed my records and ensured all my possible issues were either addressed or reconfirmed. He did an outstanding job of communicating with me. I sincerely appreciate his honest, direct approach and showing enough concern to reach out to me."
CRDAMC – Dianne Fajardo, OB/GYN
APLSS comment: As of May 3, 2013
"On my first prenatal visit with Ms. Fajardo, I did not know what to expect, but she was fabulous. This is my first pregnancy and she made my husband and I feel so comfortable."
CRDAMC – Janeen Easter
APLSS comment: As of May 3, 2013
"Very professional and took the time to look at my off post care notes to better understand my medical issues and order my prescriptions and referrals."
CRDAMC – Robert McCown, Thomas Moore
APLSS comment: As of May 3, 2013
"Dr. McCown has always provided superlative care. I've received the most complete annual physical from him in the past, and he continues to follow–up to rectify any lingering issues – and treats them each with care and compassion. As a retiree, with a wife in the healthcare field, I am constantly in awe regarding the care I receive by Dr. McCown and all staff at the Thomas Moore Clinic. Given the constrained resources today – I couldn't ask for more – and hope to maintain Dr. McCown as my PCM for years to come."
CRDAMC – Russell Peckham, Dermatology
APLSS comment: As of May 3, 2013
"I was very pleased with the care Mr. Peckham provided. He was very professional, courteous and efficient. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing dermatology care."
CRDAMC – Danilo Motas, HHMH
APLSS comment: As of May 3, 2013
"Mr. Motas is very courteous and made my daughter feel completely comfortable; she is normally shy around male Providers. We called in the afternoon and they were able to schedule an appointment the same day. Mr. Motas is not her PCM but I would bring her to him anytime. He is very efficient and so calm."
CRDAMC – Gayla McLaughlin, CCMH
APLSS comment: As of May 3, 2013
"Ms. McLaughlin listened to all my symptoms and then described my treatment plan in detail. She was attentive, professional, caring and patient as I was a bit troubled with my symptoms. She ensured that I had all my questions answered and that I understood the prescriptions that I would be taking. I am really pleased that she is my PCM. She took the time to connect with me and ensure my comfort and understanding."
CRDAMC – Tana McBroom, Russell Collier
APLSS comment: As of May 3, 2013
"This provider was friendly and worked very well with the nurse as a team while examining my child. My son received a thorough check up and felt comfortable with Ms McBroom, and we were in and out of the exam room in a very efficient manner. Great work at Russell Collier clinic!"
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