Articles

June 23, 2026

The Hidden Heroes of Patient Diagnosis at WAMC

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC-- When patients visit Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) and the outlying clinics, they typically interact with doctors, nurses, and technicians. However, operating entirely behind the scenes is a dedicated Pathology Department that forms the diagnostic backbone of WAMC. As one team member noted regarding the scope of their work, "We put out results and those results aid in producing up to 80% of the diagnostic results or helping with diagnosis on the floor,” said Phylicia Wright, Blood Bank technician. From analyzing routine blood work to standing by in the operating room, these unseen professionals are responsible for the data that guides critical medical decisions.

June 23, 2026

Presence is Power: WAMC Kicks Off Nurses Week

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, N.C. - "Nursing has always been more than just a job. It is a profession built on trust, standards, service and accountability." With those words, Col. Donald Kimbler, Chief Nursing Officer at Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC), officially opened this year’s Nurses Week celebration. Kimbler highlighted the unique role nurses play in the military healthcare system, noting that from logistics departments to the emergency department and intensive care unit, nurses serve as the primary advocates for America’s sons and daughters.

June 23, 2026

Womack Army Medical Center Celebrates Class of 2026

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, N.C.-- Womack Army Medical Center held its annual Graduate Medical Education and Graduate Dental Education commencement ceremony on Friday, June 5, honoring a new class of Army physicians, dentists, nurses, certified registered nurse anesthetists, pharmacists, optometrists, and social workers who completed training in nationally accredited programs.

April 23, 2026

Womack Elevates Surgical Excellence with Da Vinci 5 Robotic Platform

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG NC – Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) recently enhanced its surgical suite with the acquisition of the da Vinci 5 (DV5), the most sophisticated robotic surgery platform currently available. This strategic investment empowers WAMC surgeons to perform highly complex procedures through minimal incisions, promising to significantly reduce recovery times and post-operative pain for service members, veterans, and their families.

April 21, 2026

WAMC’S OR Expansion Sharpens the Tip of the Surgical Spear

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC– Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) is set to undergo a transformational upgrade to its surgical capabilities, launching a multi-year project that will equip its team with the next generation of medical technology. The expansion of WAMC, which will solidify its position at the forefront of military medical care and enhance its mission to serve the Fort Bragg community, was officially launched with a wall-breaking ceremony this week.

April 20, 2026

Womack Army Medical Center Announces Transition to Department of Mental Health

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, N.C.-- Womack Army Medical Center is proud to announce the transition of its Department of Behavioral Health to the Department of Mental Health (DoMH). While our name is changing, our commitment to our Fort Bragg community isn’t. Patients should not expect any disruption in care, all services, and appointment scheduling will continue as normal.

April 6, 2026

One Team, One Medicine: Defying the Storm to Save K-9 Lives

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC -As hurricane-force winds and torrential rains subsided during a simulated exercise this week, the U.S. Army Veterinary Readiness Activity (VRA) Fort Bragg faced a worst-case scenario: a total power outage at their Role 3 Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) and a Military Working Dog (MWD) in critical condition.

Aug. 20, 2025

WAMC 2025 Nurse Summer Training Program a Success

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC-- The Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP) is a 29-day clinical internship designed to provide Reserve Officer Training Corps Nursing students an opportunity at an authentic, first-look into the lives of Active-Duty Army Nurse Corps officers. The Cadets are assigned to a military treatment facility (MTF) and precepted by an Army Nurse officer. They are introduced to the duties, roles, responsibilities, and expectations of an officer and given the opportunity to provide hands-on nursing care in a variety of patient settings. For most Cadets, their nursing internship is preceded by the physically and mentally demanding 35-day Cadet Summer Training event. NSTP provides the ROTC nurse cadet the opportunity to coalesce the leadership lessons learned from CST into the hospital setting.

Aug. 15, 2025

Soldier Heat Safety: Expert Advice from a Public Health Professional

Fort Bragg, NC — FORT BRAGG, NC—As the temperatures rise, Soldiers face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses as they routinely undergo rigorous training across diverse weather conditions. The Fort Bragg Chief of Environmental Health, Department of Public Health, Lt. Col. Owen Price has seen firsthand the impact of heat stress on service members.

Aug. 15, 2025

Former Sergeant Major of the Army Dailey Inspires Soldiers at Womack’s Soldier Recovery Unit

NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC – Retired Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel Dailey, a distinguished veteran with over three decades of service spanning conflicts from the Gulf War to the Siege of Sadr City, visited Womack Army Medical Center's Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) on Fort Bragg this week. His visit aimed to provide inspiration and mentorship to Soldiers in recovery and reinforce the critical mission of the SRU.