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July 26, 2023

Embolism Survivor Speaks of Encounter with Interventional Radiology at WAMC

As JB King sat at home in his recliner, talking to his son, he knew something was wrong. “I’ve never felt like this,” said King. He told his wife who called 911, he was then taken to the Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) Emergency Department where a CT scan was performed. The results were not comforting, he had a saddle pulmonary embolism. Following the discussion of treatment, King was transported to Interventional Radiology (IR) where a thrombectomy was performed.

July 20, 2023

Womack Army Medical Center Bids Farewell and Welcomes New Command Sergeant Major

Womack Army Medical Center held a change of responsibility ceremony, here, July 20. Command Sgt. Maj. Kasandra Boulier relinquished her duties to Command Sgt. Maj. Angela Cox

July 13, 2023

Womack Cape Fear Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Ribbon Cutting: A Milestone in Military Medical Training

The Womack Cape Fear Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program celebrated its inauguration with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, July 13 at Womack Army Medical Center, marking a significant milestone in military medical training.

June 22, 2023

WAMC expands capabilities for Soldiers with Apprenticeship Program

Womack Army Medical Center has expanded its capabilities for service members by becoming a registered site for the North Carolina Apprenticeship Program. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at WAMC on June 16, to honor this partnership that began on Feb. 3, with the Apprenticeship Program.

June 8, 2023

WAMC combat paramedics graduate from FTCC Paramedic Course

Womack Army Medical Center and Fayetteville Technical Community College celebrated the graduation of its Combat Paramedic Course 2023-002, June 8. The ceremony took place at the Fayetteville Technical Community College Spring Lake Campus, where the students received their certification after completing the rigorous training program.

June 1, 2023

WAMC earns Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: RSI Prevention Award

The Womack Army Medical Center Department of Surgery Team lands Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: RSI (retained surgical item) Prevention Award in their drive to improve patient outcomes.

May 31, 2023

Dignity, respect and empathy displayed at SRU lifts Soldier ‘I needed it to bring me back up’

At the height of her career Lt. Col. Amy Gray was ready for anything. Her deployment to Kuwait was no different, until the unexpected happened and she was medically transported to the United States.

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.”