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Oct. 4, 2024

Mass casualty exercise tests hospital’s emergency response capabilities

FORT CARSON, COLORADO, UNITED STATES — Evans Army Community Hospital tested its emergency response capabilities Sept. 19, 2024, as part of Mountain Medic 2024, a U.S. Northern Command joint readiness exercise involving both active and reserve medical forces from the Army, Air Force and Space Forces in the Colorado Springs community.

Aug. 22, 2024

Military family member on a journey to better health

FORT CARSON, Colo. — Robin Campbell is on a journey – a life-long journey to be the healthiest version of herself. She is currently a fitness instructor at a local gym, but three years ago she was looking for a path to better health and fitness. That road to wellness included a stop at Evans Army Community Hospital’s Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, where she underwent bariatric surgery which has helped her lose more than 100 pounds.

Aug. 8, 2024

Evans take steps to address food insecurity for military families

FORT CARSON, Colo. — Evans Army Community Hospital, as part of its health equity efforts in partnership with state and local resources, now offers food insecurity screening for primary care patients to help ensure the health and readiness of everyone in the military community.

July 25, 2024

Collaboration improves surgical recovery process for EACH patients

FORT CARSON, Colo. — Many surgery patients at Evans Army Community Hospital now have the option to go home on the same day they have surgery, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the hospital’s Surgery Department, Family Care Ward and the hospital’s workflow committee.

July 22, 2024

Take steps to prevent West Nile Virus

FORT CARSON, COLO. — The Fort Carson Public Health Team is warning the community to take steps to prevent being infected with West Nile Virus. Public Health says the best defense against contracting West Nile Virus is to avoid being bitten by mosquitos, however, if you think you or a family member have West Nile virus, consult a health care provider immediately.

Nov. 1, 2023

The Team Behind the Team of 2023 MRC-West Best Medic Competition

FORT CARSON, Co. — When the 2023 Medical Readiness Command-West Best Medic Competition winning team crossed the finish line, they did so with the support of more than 150 cadre and support staff who planned and executed every phase of the competition.

Nov. 1, 2023

Peer Support Program Offers Care for Caregivers

FORT CARSON, Co. — Evans Army Community Hospital’s Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care hosted its first ever Peer Support Program training for staff members Oct. 5.