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Course improves patient care by identifying cause of errors
March 23, 2021 — How do we make – and keep – our military medical treatment facilities safer? The RCA W3 course was developed to ensure and improve quality care and reduce negative outcomes at MTFs... MORE

Military medicine active duty and civilian volunteers participate in the RCA W3 course at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 14, 2020. The course was developed as a way to continue to ensure and improve quality care and reduce negative outcomes at Military Treatment Facilities.

BAMC offers COVID-19 vaccine to beneficiaries 75 and older
February 24, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to beneficiaries ages 75 and older by appointment only at its Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston vaccination site... MORE

A 59th Medical Wing medic vaccinates a San Antonio Military Health System beneficiary Feb. 6 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

BAMC issues weather update for Feb. 19
February 18, 2021 — Due to hazardous road conditions and to conserve power, only emergency-essential Joint Base San Antonio personnel, including Brooke Army Medical Center staff supporting patient care, should report to work Friday, Feb. 19. To ensure the safety of patients and staff and to conserve resources, BAMC has canceled all non-emergency procedures and medical appointments scheduled for Feb. 19. ... MORE

San Antonio Military Health System sets holiday hours.

BAMC issues mission-essential-only order for Feb. 17
February 16, 2021 — Due to below-freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions, only mission-essential Joint Base San Antonio personnel, including BAMC staff supporting patient care, should report to work Feb. 17. To ensure the safety of patients and staff and to conserve resources, BAMC has canceled all non-emergency procedures and medical appointments scheduled for Feb. 17... MORE

59th Medical Wing reduced operations for Feb. 16
February 16, 2021 — Due to inclement weather, the 59th Medical Wing will have reduced services available at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Gateway Bulverde and Randolph Medical Treatment Facilities Feb. 16. Appointments and operating procedures that cannot be conducted virtually are canceled. Patients will be contacted to reschedule their appointment as soon as possible. Routine care appointments that are eligible may be conducted virtually, should staff and patients continue to have power... MORE

SAMHS vaccinates beneficiaries 75 and older
February 11, 2021 — Warrior medics from the 59th Medical Wing were out Feb. 6 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, working tirelessly to vaccinate the local 75-plus-age population... MORE

Maj. Carla Cox, 59th Medical Wing commander’s executive officer, vaccinates a San Antonio Military Health System beneficiary Feb. 6 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

SAMHS to consolidate COVID-19 screening
February 11, 2021 — In an effort to preserve clinic access and inpatient staffing while maximally supporting FEMA, the San Antonio Military Health System is centralizing COVID-19 screening to a single location at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

This illustration reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.

San Antonio Military Health System starts next phase of COVID vaccine rollout
January 27, 2021 — The San Antonio Military Health System is starting the next phase of the Department of Defense’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout -- expanding the scope of who is eligible to get vaccinated against the virus... MORE

Air Force Senior Airman Kasey Ginn, medical technician, administers the COVID-19 vaccine to Army Capt. Christine Kasprisin, physical therapist, at Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 26.

BAMC to transfer new pediatric patients needing inpatient care to preserve COVID efforts
January 11, 2021 — With the ongoing threat of the pandemic and to preserve resources and staffing, Brooke Army Medical Center will transfer new pediatric patients needing inpatient care to local children’s hospitals at this time... MORE

59th Medical Wing Pediatric Critical Care Air Transport Team

BAMC takes on additional trauma patients
January 7, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center is expanding its ability to care for critically injured community members to help ease the COVID-19 burden on the local healthcare system... MORE

Members of the 555th Forward Surgical Team rush a simulated trauma patient to surgery during training with the Strategic Trauma Readiness Center of San Antonio, or STaRC, at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, May 28, 2020.

San Antonio Military Health System delays elective surgeries
January 5, 2021 — In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order for area hospitals to postpone elective surgeries and procedures to reserve capacity for COVID-19 patients from the community... MORE

Surgeons perform a procedure at Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

San Antonio Military Health System sets holiday closures
December 22, 2020 — San Antonio Military Health System sets holiday closures... MORE

San Antonio Military Health System receives first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shipment
December 15, 2020 — The Department of Defense is conducting a coordinated vaccine distribution strategy for prioritizing and administering COVID-19 vaccines... MORE

The Department of Defense is conducting a coordinated vaccine distribution strategy for prioritizing and administering COVID-19 vaccines.

59th Medical Wing offers telehealth through COVID-19
December 9, 2020 — Through the COVID-19 pandemic, the 59th Medical Wing has remained operational adapting to the current situation the world is facing. Many clinics have telehealth appointments available, ensuring patients can still receive the care they need while social distancing or in quarantine. ... MORE

Providers offer telehealth appointments for patients to continue receiving care while social distancing.

Mental health during COVID-19: 'You're not in this alone'
December 2, 2020 — Since the beginning of this year many have experienced an intense amount of change. There is no question of the emotional toll the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on people. As important as washing your hands, socially distancing, and wearing a mask is, your mental health is also important... MORE

Mental health providers guide patients through challenging times, to include stress or anxiety due to the pandemic, both in person or through telehealth.

Thanksgiving closures For San Antonio Military Health System facilities
November 23, 2020 — Thanksgiving closures For San Antonio Military Health System facilities... MORE

SAMHS accepting volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine trial
November 18, 2020 — A kick-off event to commemorate the San Antonio Military Health System beginning Phase 3 of the AstraZeneca vaccine trial as part of Operation Warp Speed was held Nov. 18 at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

BAMC receives national recognition for surgical quality
November 16, 2020 — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized Brooke Army Medical Center for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care for two years running, ranking the hospital among the top 10 percent of participating hospitals for surgical care... MORE

San Antonio Military Health System seeks volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine trial
November 3, 2020 — Two San Antonio Military Health System facilities are seeking volunteers from among the military beneficiary population to participate in a COVID-19 vaccine trial... MORE

Marcy Edwards, a Military Health System beneficiary, signs up for Operation Warp Speed Nov. 2. Operation Warp Speed is a national initiative to accelerate the development, production and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics.

SAMHS adjusting COVID-19 testing for Labor Day weekend
September 1, 2020 — The San Antonio Military Health System is adjusting its COVID-19 drive-thru screening and testing hours of operation for the Labor Day weekend... MORE

The San Antonio Military Health System is adjusting its COVID-19 drive-thru screening and testing hours of operation over Labor Day weekend.