Madigan Army Medical Center

Madigan Army Medical Center, located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Washington, was established in 1944 as Madigan General Hospital, named after Colonel Patrick S. Madigan, the "Father of Army Neuropsychiatry." Initially serving as a key medical facility during World War II, it provided care for wounded soldiers returning from the Pacific Theater. Over the decades, Madigan evolved into a premier military medical center, offering comprehensive healthcare services to active duty, retirees, and their families, as well as serving as a major teaching hospital. Today, Madigan Army Medical Center stands as one of the largest and most advanced military medical centers in the United States, supporting both peacetime care and readiness for military operations worldwide.