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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.”

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.