The Fort Hood Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) is composed of a staff of health professionals dedicated to achieving high quality medical care. MEDDAC is a subordinate command of the United States Army Medical Command (MEDCOM), Fort Sam Houston, Texas. MEDCOM is the fourth largest major Army command.
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is the largest and busiest community hospital in the Army. Our hospital, family care clinics, troop medical clinics, and Women s Health Center offer the highest quality care to the 140,000 soldiers, family members, and retirees supported by Fort Hood.
There is a Patient Representative Office in the main lobby staffed by the Patient Representative Officer and unit liaison NCOs from the 1st Cavalry Division, 4th Infantry Division, and 13th COSCOM. Information concerning hospital policies, appointment system, or clinics may be obtained by calling the Patient Representative Office at 288-8156/8157 (DSN 738-8156/8157).
All primary care and many specialty care appointments are made through the Patient Appointment Service(PAS), 288-8888 (DSN 738-8888). The PAS is open 0700-2300 Sun -Thurs, 0700-1600 Fridays, and 0730-1200 (or until all appointments are booked). Patients residing outside the greater Killeen area may call toll-free (1-800-305-6421).
TRICARE is the health benefit program for active duty soldiers, family members, and retirees under age 65. TRICARE For Life is the health benefit for retirees over age 65. The central feature of TRICARE is the ability to choose where you want to get your health care. The program offers three choices: Prime, Standard and Extra. To receive health care at Darnall and its clinics, family members must be enrolled in Prime.
The U.S. Army Dental Activity (DENTAC) provides complete dental services for active duty soldiers. Military dental clinics are decentralized to better serve respective patients in their unit areas. Sponsors are encouraged to enroll their family members in the TRICARE Family Member Dental Program (FMDP) and choose a dentist. Civilian dentists off post provide all dental care except emergencies. Please see the Health sign post for further information. If there is someone that you would like to see listed here, contact us at MilitaryAvenue/Feedback.aspx Thanks!