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May 12, 2023
How to save a life: Al Whitney donates 1,030th pint of platelets at Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center
Al Whitney is a true American hero. For over half a century, he has been a constant blood donor to the Armed Services Blood Program and other donor locations throughout the United States. He has donated five gallons of whole blood. On May 12, Whitney donated his 1,030th unit of platelets at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center in North Carolina.
May 9, 2023
U.S. Army Physician in transition looks back
After 26 years in the U.S. Army a key takeaway for Col. (Dr.) Karl Brewer, chief medical officer (CMO) Womack Army Medical Center, is people first.
May 5, 2023
Womack Army Medical Center kicks off Nurses Month 2023
Womack Army Medical Center held its Blessing of the Hands opening ceremony, May 5. This event marks the beginning of Nurses Month festivities at the hospital. The 2023 theme is “Nurses make a difference, anytime, anywhere, and always.”
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.
April 28, 2023
Medal of Honor recipient’s legacy lives on through great granddaughter’s service as future U.S. Army doctor
The heroic actions of Pfc. Jesse Funk, Medal of Honor recipient, are etched in the DNA of his lineage. His great granddaughter, 2nd Lt. Vera Funk, is a second-year medical student and is studying to become a U.S. Army doctor. She is currently completing her pediatric clerkship at Womack Army Medical Center.
April 27, 2023
Womack team wins 2023 Medical Readiness Command, East Best Leader Competition
Medical Readiness Command, East held the 2023 Best Leader Competition at Fort Bragg, N.C., April 23. The competition was designed to recognize and reward the best leaders within the command and featured a series of challenges that tested participants' leadership skills and abilities. After a grueling four days of competition, the Womack Army Medical Center team emerged victorious.
March 31, 2023
Optimize Nutrient Absorption from Foods
As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of National Nutrition Month, remembering to ‘Fuel for the Future’ is a healthy way to meet our nutrition needs without compromising our food principles.
March 29, 2023
North Carolina native evolves from ED Nurse to ED Physician
After many years of working in the emergency department (ED), then emergency nurse Vicki Lanier, made the decision to attend medical school and become an emergency medicine physician.
March 15, 2023
Patient safety at WAMC is Top Priority
Patient safety is a top priority for Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC), whose staff play a vital role in ensuring the safety of patients, visitors, and other staff members.
March 13, 2023
Womack Army Medical Center's Annual Maternity Fair 2023
In-person and virtual Maternity Fair will be held Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the All American Entrance.