Madigan Army Medical Center

• Origins in World War I: Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) traces its roots to 1917, when Camp Lewis was established as a training base for World War I soldiers. The first medical facilities were temporary field hospitals supporting the rapidly growing camp. • Named After a Hero: The center is named in honor of Colonel Patrick S. Madigan, known as the "Father of Army Neuropsychiatry," who revolutionized military mental health care during World War I. • Official Opening: The original Madigan General Hospital was dedicated on August 15, 1944, becoming one of the largest military hospitals on the West Coast during World War II. • Architectural Landmark: The current MAMC building, completed in 1992, features a unique design with a distinctive green roof, earning it the nickname "The Emerald City" among staff and patients. • Medical Innovations: Madigan was one of the first Army medical centers to establish a dedicated Level II trauma center, significantly improving emergency care for both military personnel and civilians in the region. • Training and Education Hub: MAMC is a major teaching hospital, supporting a wide range of residency and fellowship programs for Army medical professionals in partnership with the Uniformed Services University and civilian institutions. • Disaster Response: The center played a crucial role in the medical response to the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, treating dozens of patients affected by the disaster. • Women’s Health Leadership: Madigan was among the first military hospitals to establish a comprehensive women’s health clinic, pioneering advancements in obstetrics and gynecology care for service members and their families. • World-Class Burn Care: In 2003, MAMC’s burn team was deployed to Iraq to support the treatment of soldiers injured during the Iraq War, demonstrating the center’s expertise in combat casualty care. • Community Integration: Madigan Army Medical Center not only serves active duty personnel and their families from Joint Base Lewis-McChord but also provides care for thousands of retirees and veterans in the Pacific Northwest, making it a vital health resource for the entire region.