The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.
CRDAMC PAO

May 3, 2023

Leadership Killeen experiences CRDAMC’s support to the community

Emerging leaders with the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce visited the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center to learn about hospital operations and how it serves the surrounding Central Texas community April 19. The Leadership Killeen group also toured the hospital inpatient and emergency departments to receive an overview of services, capabilities and readiness support to Fort Hood and the surrounding community.

Man handing out pamphlets to couple.

May 3, 2023

Womack Army Medical Center Maternity Fair: A great resource for expecting parents

The Womack Army Medical Center Spring Maternity Fair provided a wealth of information for about 650 moms and dads in attendance (in-person and virtual), held April 29. The fair was designed to help expecting parents learn more about what to anticipate during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.

A military nurse delivers a vaccine to a patient

May 3, 2023

Know Which Vaccines You Need and How TRICARE Covers Them

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE covers age-appropriate doses of vaccines, based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. When you follow your plan’s rules, you can get these vaccines at no cost. Read on to learn more about getting yourself and your family vaccinated.

Today we recognize Lilibeth “Beth” Cayanan. She has been at Tripler since May of 1998 — 25 years!

May 2, 2023

TAMC Nurses Week: Meet Lilibeth “Beth” Cayanan

Tripler Army Medical Center — Today we recognize Lilibeth “Beth” Cayanan. She has been at Tripler since May of 1998 — 25 years!

Meet Maj. Amber Smith, who has been an Army nurse for nearly 13 years. Smith serves as the Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist, supporting Medical Surgical Nursing Department.

May 2, 2023

TAMC Nurses Week: Meet Maj. Amber Smith

Tripler Army Medical Center — Meet Maj. Amber Smith, who has been an Army nurse for nearly 13 years. Smith serves as the Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist, supporting Medical Surgical Nursing Department.

TAMC Nurses Week: Meet Capt. Lucinda Agyeman

May 2, 2023

TAMC Nurses Week: Meet Capt. Lucinda Agyeman

Tripler Army Medical Center — Meet Capt. Lucinda Agyeman, who was born and raised in the Republic of Ghana.

Today we recognize Capt. Esther Lee, a staff nurse in our Adult ICU.

May 2, 2023

TAMC Nurses Week: Meet Capt. Esther Lee

Tripler Army Medical Center — Today we recognize Capt. Esther Lee, a staff nurse in our Adult ICU.

Meet 1st Lt. Grace Sullivan, who currently serves at the executive officer for the hospital’s Alpha Company.

May 2, 2023

TAMC Nurses Week: Meet 1st Lt. Grace Sullivan

Tripler Army Medical Center — Today we recognize 1st Lt. Grace Sullivan, who currently serves at the Executive Officer for the hospital’s Alpha Company.

CRDAMC PAO

May 2, 2023

Fort Hood ACS and SRU hosts the Federal Internships and Employment Fair

The Fort Hood Army Community Service and Soldier Recovery Unit partnered with Department of Defense and state organizations for the Federal Internships and Employment Fair at the Soldier Family Assistance Center April 11. Although the event is designed for SRU Soldiers as part of the Army Recovery Care Program, the Operation Warfighter and Education & Employment Initiative programs, coordinators opened it up to all Fort Hood Soldiers separating from the military and encouraged their attendance to increase awareness of possible opportunities with the more than 30 agencies that participated.

A dentist uses a set of demonstration teeth to show a patient

May 1, 2023

New TRICARE Dental Program Premiums Start May 1

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) premium rates go into effect each year on May 1. Premiums are what you pay each month for TDP coverage. The new TDP rates are effective May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

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