Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

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⚠ Our Main Outpatient Pharmacy is currently experiencing some technical difficulties, wich may result in longer-than-usu...
05/29/2026

⚠ Our Main Outpatient Pharmacy is currently experiencing some technical difficulties, wich may result in longer-than-usual wait times.

To help save time, we encourage you to use alternative options:
📱 Q-Anywhere
💊 ScriptCenter Kiosk

👉 https://darnall.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Pharmacy
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.
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⚠ Attention!The Parenting Your Way class will now be held at the CRDAMC Child & Family Mental Health Services Clinic on ...
05/29/2026

⚠ Attention!

The Parenting Your Way class will now be held at the CRDAMC Child & Family Mental Health Services Clinic on the 3rd floor of the main hospital.

This class is designed for parents and caregivers of children ages 4 – 11 and offers practical strategies to better understand and manage challenging behaviors.

Open to TRICARE Prime beneficiaries.

📍 CRDAMC Child & Family Mental Health Services
📅 Mondays & Thursdays
🕘 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Group and session dates are listed in the flyer. 👇
Don’t wait — classes fill up fast.
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Don’t throw it away — it could save your life. 📬Beneficiaries ages 45-75 may receive a FIT (F***l Immunochemical Test) k...
05/29/2026

Don’t throw it away — it could save your life. 📬

Beneficiaries ages 45-75 may receive a FIT (F***l Immunochemical Test) kit in the mail. This quick, private at-home screening checks for early signs of colorectal cancer.

☑ Quick
☑ Noninvasive
☑ Potentially lifesaving

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when caught early. When your FIT kit arrives, take a few minutes to complete it and send it back.

Your health is worth it. 💙
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School’s out, summer’s here, and vacation season is officially underway. 🌞✈📱 Whether you’re traveling, visiting family, ...
05/29/2026

School’s out, summer’s here, and vacation season is officially underway. 🌞✈

📱 Whether you’re traveling, visiting family, or PCSing, the Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7 to help you decide if you need to see a doctor, visit urgent care, or head to the ER.

📅 You can also get help scheduling same-day or next-day appointments at military hospitals or clinics.

Wherever summer takes you, trusted medical guidance is just a phone call away. 💙
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05/29/2026

One of the key components of the Military Health System Digital Transformation Strategy is to develop a digitally competent workforce. The roadmap emphasizes the importance of educating medical professionals in digital health solutions and informatics to improve force readiness and health care outcomes.

“Digital literacy is increasingly important,” said Bill Bonner, chief transformation project officer at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland, adding that educational opportunities in artificial intelligence provided by MHS offers “world-class education and training of digital health capabilities.”

Full story: https://health.mil/News/Dvids-Articles/2026/05/21/news565866

05/29/2026

Moving matters for older adults. If you're 65 or older, you need at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity. Regular exercise:

💪 Lowers risk of dementia, heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and type 2 diabetes
💪 Reduces risk of falls
💪 Improves bone health
💪 Increases chance of living longer

It’s CRDAMC Research Day!Today, our residents, students, faculty, and staff are showcasing research that helps shape the...
05/28/2026

It’s CRDAMC Research Day!

Today, our residents, students, faculty, and staff are showcasing research that helps shape the future of military medicine. This event also gives many of our residency programs a supportive space to present their required scholarly activity and share projects focused on improving treatment, advancing medical knowledge, and strengthening care for our military community.

We’re proud to be a teaching hospital where innovation, teamwork, and learning thrive every day. Thank you to everyone helping push military medicine forward!
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05/28/2026
05/28/2026

💙 Caregivers have trusted support right at their fingertips.

The Defense Health Agency’s electronic Caregiver Resource Directory (eCRD) makes it easier than ever for wounded warrior caregivers to find help offering 2,000+ vetted resources in just a few taps on a phone, tablet, or computer.

From relocation support and peer networks to mental health, education, and employment services, the eCRD connects families to tools that make daily caregiving more manageable and less overwhelming.

Learn more about this resource that makes life a little easier so caregivers can focus on what matters most, their loved ones: https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4015846/defense-health-agencys-e-caregiver-resource-directory-at-your-fingertips/

05/28/2026

Becoming an adult comes with a lot of new responsibilities—including starting to manage your healthcare. If you’re a young adult who’s about to age out of regular TRICARE coverage from your parent or

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Fort Hood, TX
76544

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