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CRDAMC Pediatric Clinic Concludes 11th Sports Physical Rodeo With 250 Exams, 500 Attendees

The event showcased interdisciplinary teams offering free health screenings alongside educational activities to bolster military child readiness.

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Overview

  • More than 250 military children received school and sports physicals during the August 2 Sports Physical Rodeo at Fort Hood.
  • The concurrent Kidz Fest attracted over 500 participants for games, crafts, story time and a backpack raffle.
  • Lt. Col. Teresa Suggs and Yesenia Montoya officially opened the combined events with remarks from Col. Mark Jacques and a prayer by Lt. Col. Regino Hernandez.
  • Population health nurse Tara Quill and disease manager Jobina Williams provided preventive care guidance and disease management support to families.
  • Beneficiaries can schedule follow-up physicals and health appointments through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or by calling CRDAMC to meet school-health requirements.