The health care system at Fort Hood provides a unique blend of medical dental and mental health benefits for Soldiers and their families.

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center…(www.crdamc.amedd.army.mil)
The Fort Hood facility was re-designated a medical center in May 2006. There are nearly 155000 eligible beneficiaries in the communities surrounding Fort Hood

Medical Center Staff…
“Team Darnall” as the Medical Center staff is called consists of 2500 Soldiers Department of the Army civilians contractors and volunteers. On an average day CRDAMC staff members fill 5000 prescriptions conduct 3867 outpatient visits perform 26 surgeries deliver seven newborns treat 170 patients in the emergency room and admit 31 new patients to the facility.

Quality Staff…
For the period of 2003-05 Darnall was awarded the Army Superior Unit Award. One reason was providing care for more than 2500 wounded warriors through its 24/7 Operation Gentle Landing program. Staff for this program was also recognized as the 2006 recipient of the Bell County Judge’s Award for Meritorious Service at the Bell County Judge and Commissioners’ Committee on People with Disabilities annual awards luncheon held Oct. 18.

Additionally CRDAMC has provided pre-deployment and post-deployment health screening of 140000 Active and Reserve Component troops in support of OIF/OEF since 2003 helping Fort Hood earn the Army’s Deployment Excellence Award in 2003 2005 and 2006.

Primary Care Managers…
Active-duty personnel receive a primary care manager at one of the Fort Hood military medical clinics during in-processing at the Copeland Soldier Service Center. While at the Copeland center they also visit the DEERS office to check their eligibility status update addresses and verify family member information.

Military Healthcare online – TRICARE… (www.tricare.mil)

Many of the eligible beneficiaries including many retirees around Fort Hood are enrolled with a TRICARE primary care provider in the local civilian community. Active-duty family members should visit the TRICARE Customer Service Center Bldg. 36023 on Santa Fe Avenue located across the parking lot of the front entrance to CRDAMC. Beneficiaries will be assigned to a Darnall provider or civilian network provider depending on availability.

Upon completion of the enrollment process TRICARE will mail a Prime enrollment welcome letter and identification card to the beneficiary. The telephone number for the TRICARE Service Center is 1-800-444-5445.

There is no cost for active-duty family members to enroll in TRICARE Prime while retirees and others pay a yearly fee of $230 individually or $460 for a family. Retirees who are aged 65 or older and enrolled in Medicare Part B are eligible for TRICARE For Life. Under TFL TRICARE becomes the second payer to Medicare for medical care that is a benefit under both Medicare and TRICARE.

Visit the CRDAMC Web site at www.crdamc.amedd.army.miland select the TRICARE link for information on other TRICARE health plan options specialty referrals and authorizations claims assistance traveling with TRICARE and links to the Humana and DoD TRICARE Web sites.

Health Care Clinics…
Primary care services are provided to beneficiaries through a system of family health care clinics located on Fort Hood with one additional clinic in Copperas Cove. The majority of these clinics offer pharmacy as well as basic laboratory and X-ray services for patient convenience. In addition to these family centered primary care-related clinics there are pediatric internal medicine clinics and other services available.

The Bennett Health Clinic Family Medicine Residency Center and the Thomas Moore Health Clinic provide full-service primary care to mainly active-duty military personnel and family members. The Family Care Clinic in Copperas Cove services family members and retirees while the Monroe Health Clinic provides health care for active-duty only. And there are two aviation troop medical clinics.

A wide range of specialty clinics and services are available on post for beneficiaries at CRDAMC. Resources include Magnetic Resonance Imaging CAT scanner full service obstetric care with a Level II neonatal intensive care unit a Level III emergency room capability multiple surgical sub specialties Department of Mental Health (Psychology and Psychiatry) Department of Social Work and Department of Substance Abuse Services to name a few.

The Population Health Center is a source of information about diabetes asthma tobacco use high blood pressure high cholesterol weight management and healthy lifestyle options. Prevention and education programs are available for those at risk of developing chronic medical conditions.

Robertson Blood Center…
CRDAMC operates Robertson Blood Center located at Bldg. 2250 761st Tank Battalion Avenue. RBC collects tests and distributes blood in support of global medical readiness during peacetime and combat operations for Soldiers family members and retirees. It is one of the largest donor centers in the Department of Defense. The telephone number is 285-5808.

Emergency Services…
CRDAMC’s Emergency Department provides services 24-hours daily and is staffed by board certified emergency physicians as well as residents who are part of the hospital’s nationally recognized Emergency Medicine Residency Program.

Patients using Darnall’s emergency center for non-emergency health issues are cared for according to a triage system that prioritizes severe medical problems.

Patient Services…
The Clinical Operations Division is responsible for policies and operations for all outpatient medical services. The Patient Representative Office Information Desk 288-8000 and the Patient Appointment Service are three major support services operating under the COD.

The Patient Representative Office is open each business day and includes a CRDAMC representative and personnel from the 1st Cavalry Division 4th Infantry Division and the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary). They are available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist with concerns complaints or compliments. The representatives can be reached at 288-8156.

Appointments…
Patient Appointment Service has one central number 288-8888. The PAS is open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Weekend Acute Care Clinic is a walk-in clinic from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Pediatric Clinic on weekends and holidays will book its own appointments. Call 288-8280.

Fisher House…
Fisher House provides a home away from home for families of patients at Carl R. Darnall Medical Center. The Fisher House gives families a clean safe low-cost place to stay while tending to and supporting their loved one. Active duty retirees and veterans who are CRDAMC patients as well as their family members and significant others are welcome to stay at Fisher House.

Fisher House is run by donations and some Combined Federal Campaign dollars but has none of its own funding. Donations of food supplies and funding are accepted at any time. The home features a fully stocked kitchen laundry room large dining and living room vast array of books DVDs spiritual reading materials computers and other amenities to offer a home-like environment to the families who stay there.

Dental Service…
DENTAC provides complete dental care to active-duty service members. Five modern dental clinics are near major units. Emergency dental care is provided through Darnall Medical Center’s emergency room.

Family members may enroll in the TRICARE Dental Plan. Dental clinics on Fort Hood serve only service members. Family members must select a local dentist.

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yle="width: 4%;" colspan="4">Troop Medical Clinics
yle="width: 4%;">	yle="width: 32%;">Bennett Clinic	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 420	yle="width: 32%;">254-618-8039
yle="width: 4%;">	yle="width: 32%;">Monroe Clinic	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 33003	yle="width: 32%;">254-618-8768
yle="width: 4%;">	yle="width: 32%;">Russell L. Collier Health Clinic	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 94043 (West Fort Hood)	yle="width: 32%;">254-553-3147
yle="width: 4%;">	yle="width: 32%;">Thomas Moore Clinic	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 2245	yle="width: 32%;">254-285-6270
yle="width: 4%;">	yle="width: 32%;">Weekend Acute Care	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 2245	yle="width: 32%;">254-285-6269
yle="width: 4%;">	yle="width: 32%;">Troop Medical Clinic 12	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 7015 (Hood Army Airfield)	yle="width: 32%;">254-285-6803
yle="width: 4%;">	yle="width: 32%;">Troop Medical Clinic 14	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 56503 (NFH)	yle="width: 32%;">254-287-5307
yle="width: 4%;" colspan="2">Family Medicine Residency Center	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 36000 (Hospital)	yle="width: 32%;">254-288-8280
yle="width: 4%;" colspan="4">DENTAC Dental Clinics
yle="width: 4%;">	yle="width: 32%;">Billy Johnson Dental Clinic	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 36014	yle="width: 32%;">254-286-7401 or 286-7402
yle="width: 4%;">	yle="width: 32%;">Dental Clinic 2	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 36000 (Hospital)	yle="width: 32%;">254-288-8230
yle="width: 4%;">	yle="width: 32%;">Dental Clinic 3	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 39033	yle="width: 32%;">254-287-1225
yle="width: 4%;">	yle="width: 32%;">Fairbank Dental Clinic	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 9440	yle="width: 32%;">254-288-7848 or 288-7863
yle="width: 4%;">	yle="width: 32%;">Copeland Soldiers Service Center Dental Clinic	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 18010 (SSC)	yle="width: 32%;">254-287-0065
yle="width: 4%;">	yle="width: 32%;">Perkins Dental Clinic	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 33001	yle="width: 32%;">254-288-7740 or 288-7744
yle="width: 4%;" colspan="2">DENTAL CARE / Coast Dental	yle="width: 32%;">bldg 330 761st Tank Battalion Ave.	yle="width: 32%;">254-285-2014 or 800-32-SMILE
yle="width: 4%;" colspan="2">Veterinary Treatment Facility	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 4909	yle="width: 32%;">254-287-6719 or 287-2823
yle="width: 4%;" colspan="2">Robertson Blood Center	yle="width: 32%;">Bldg 2250 yle="width: 775px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">Army Dental Care System yle="width: 50%;">The Surgeon Generals Blog yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">Army Medicine yle="width: 50%;">TRICARE Active Duty yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">Army Veterinary Command yle="width: 50%;">TRICARE DEERS yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">Army Veterinary Services yle="width: 50%;">TRICARE Dental yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">U.S. Army Public Health Command yle="width: 50%;">TRICARE Dental for Retirees yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">Healthcare for Veterans yle="width: 50%;">TRICARE Pharmacy yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">Military Healthcare (TRICARE) yle="width: 50%;">TRICARE Reserve and National Guard yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">Post-Deployment Health Reassessment (DoD) yle="width: 50%;">TRICARE Retirees   Health Promotion & Wellness yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">Breast Self-Examination: A Facilitator's Guide yle="width: 50%;">Pneumococcal Vaccine Resources yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">Civilian Wellness Program yle="width: 50%;">Pregnancy/Postpartum Physical Training (PPPT) yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">Combat/Operational Stress Control yle="width: 50%;">Public Health Program Evaluation yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">Dietary Supplements yle="width: 50%;">Suicide Prevention yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">Guide to Female Soldier Readiness yle="width: 50%;">Tobacco Use Patient Education yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">Mouth Protection Program yle="width: 50%;">Tools and Calculators for Healthy Eating yle="width: 5%;">  yle="width: 45%;">Nutrition Across the Lifespan yle="width: 50%;">Weight Management   U.S. Army Medical Centers Hospitals and Clinics U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) U.S. Army Medical Research & Materiel Command (USAMRMC) Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center   U.S. Hospital Information	yle="width: 32%;"> 254-287-5938 or 285-5808

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Melissa W says:
April 27, 2011 at 6:42 am

Flip Cam Give Away Entry:

We haven’t had too much luck with the hospital here I would recommend going off post to Scott and white hospital. The only dr that we see regularly at darnall is Dr. Kozminski and she is amazing to say the least.


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Angelina G says:
April 27, 2011 at 6:41 am

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great doctors/service at the Moore clinic. sometimes, the wait was long, but the doctors are wonderful!!!


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Christina says:
September 22, 2010 at 8:13 pm

I just had my 2nd kid at Darnall. I had all of my prenatal appts at the Women’s health clinic. Not a good experience! I saw a different provider each time, had to wait anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 hours past my appt time to be seen, when it was time for my strep test (36 weeks) the midwife took me to the waiting area and explained how to swab myself and then pointed me to the public restroom in the waiting area. Labor and Delivery were not that bad. Sucks that I wasn’t allowed to have anything but ice chips (I hate ice!) not even a drink of water. Mother and Baby unit wasn’t that bad either. We had a personal room, which was nice. Food tasted pretty good. You are required to attend a shaken baby class, you and your partner, before you can be discharged from the hospital. They only have it at one time a day so if you miss that time then you have to wait until the next day. But the nurses were really friendly, mine were good about letting me know when I could request more pain meds if I wanted them. But overall I told my husband if I got pregnant while still at Hood I will switch to standard and pay next time.


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susanna says:
August 8, 2010 at 3:50 pm

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC)provices medical services for Fort Hood. CRDAMC is a subordinate command of the United States Army Medical Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is one of the largest and busiest medical centers in the Army.

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center family care clinics, troop medical clinics, and Women’s Health Center offer the highest quality care to more than 42,000 active duty personnel and more than 145,000 family members and retirees within a 40-mile radius. An average seven births a day are expected at the hospital. Also on an average day, the staff at Darnall handle 3,867 out patient visits, 26 surgeries, 31 admissions, 170 Emergency Room visits and fill 5,000 prescriptions. To receive health care at Darnall and its clinics, family members must be enrolled in TRICARE Prime.

Fort Hood’s Primary Care Clinics and other Important Phone Numbers:
Copperas Cove Family Care Clinic -254-542-3080
Family Medicine Residency Clinic -254-288-8280
Bennett Health Clinic-254-618-8039
Thomas Moore Health Blue Banner-254-285-6229
Red Banner-254-285-6228
Green Banner -254-285-6272
Pediatric Clinic-254-286-7700
Monroe Troop Medical Clinic -254-618-8768
TMC 10-254-288-9426
TMC 12 -254-285-6803
Internal Medicine Clinic -254-288-8090



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