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Dec. 1, 2023

Collaboration leads to innovation: Joint Inpatient Dialysis Center opens at WAMC

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Womack Army Medical Center signifying the official opening of the Joint Inpatient Dialysis Center on Dec. 1. This collaborative effort between WAMC and Fayetteville North Carolina Veterans Administration Health Care System began in 2018 and came to fruition on June 9, 2023.

Nov. 29, 2023

WAMC learner presents at AANA Annual Congress

The passion for learning, growth, and excellence propelled registered nurse 1st Lt. Hannah Melkun, who is in her final year of the United States Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN, to become involved in research. She was then selected by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) to represent Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) at the 2023 Annual Congress in August.

Oct. 25, 2023

Ribbon cutting ceremony marks the beginning of improved patient care for obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatric patients

The Department of Pathology held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 16 to commemorate the official opening of its new phlebotomy clinic dedicated to serving obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatric patients. The opening of this clinic at the Womack Army Medical Center promises to streamline and enhance the care experience for these specific patient groups, ensuring more efficient and personalized services.

Oct. 11, 2023

Womack Army Medical Center is currently experiencing technical difficulties

We regret to inform you that the WAMC phone system is currently experiencing technical difficulties.

Aug. 23, 2023

Interventional Radiology at WAMC, saving lives with a minimal invasive treatment

When patients come to Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) with life threatening injuries, the trauma team comes together with the best life saving techniques for that patient. Interventional Radiology (IR) is one of those specialties that has and continues to play and important role in saving lives at this level III trauma center. Despite their efforts in saving lives with this minimal invasive treatment, the IR team at WAMC credits their success to the positive environment they have created for themselves and their patients.

Aug. 22, 2023

WAMC Chaplain receives Humanitarian Award

The Legion of Honor Humanitarian Award was presented to Lt. Col. Stanislaw Jasiurkowski, Womack Army Medical Center Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care chief. His cumulative efforts considered for this award included humanitarian missions while deployed to Iraq, benefitting 300 children, work at a military treatment facility and other community projects.

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.