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Special ceremony at BAMC remembers loss of infants, children
October 23, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center’s Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care, Maternal Child, and Pediatric departments held a special perinatal and pediatric loss remembrance ceremony on Oct. 18 outside the hospital's Garden Entrance... MORE

Special ceremony remembers the loss of infants, children

BAMC holds special promotion ceremony for three four-legged service members
October 7, 2024 — With a nose bop and paw salute, Brooke Army Medical Center promoted three of its five facility dogs during a special ceremony held on Oct. 3 in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

BAMC seeks much-needed blood donations
September 13, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center is urging the community to donate blood from Sept. 17-20 as part of Blood Cancer Awareness Month and Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month... MORE

BAMC holds Nurse Summer Training Program at JBSA-Camp Bullis
September 5, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center held its Nurse Summer Training Program at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, on Aug. 15, 2024. The program allows nursing students to further develop and practice leadership and clinical skills between their junior and senior years of nursing school. ... MORE

It’s a new day: Tyler’s story
August 29, 2024 — A mother credits her faith and the support of Brooke Army Medical Center staff for the survival of her premature baby boy who was born at just over 23 weeks... MORE

Information shared, questions answered at retired military town hall
August 27, 2024 — A town hall for retired service members in the Alamo Region was held Aug. 24, 2024, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military and Family Readiness Center... MORE

BAMC recognizes Summer Youth Volunteer Program participants
August 19, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center recognized the contributions of their Summer Youth Volunteer Program participants during a ceremony in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium on Aug. 2, 2024. ... MORE

TRADOC commanding general visits MEDCoE
July 24, 2024 — Gen. Gary Brito, commanding general, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, visited the the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on July 10, 2024... MORE

Gen. Gary Brito, commanding general U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, visits MEDCoE

Know the warrior: Army Staff Sgt. Derrick Thompson prepares to make his mark
June 24, 2024 — Athletes and their family members, volunteers, and staff assembled to kick off the start of the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, which began June 21, 2024. ... MORE

BAMC scores high marks on patient care surveys
June 17, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center scored high marks and positive feedback from patients on both inpatient and outpatient surveys... MORE

Center for the Intrepid at BAMC hosts inaugural research symposium
June 17, 2024 — The Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center hosted the first Promoting Professional Engagement amongst Military Laboratories, or ProPEL, research symposium on May 30... MORE

CFI at BAMC hosts inaugural research symposium

SAUSHEC residents, fellows participate in graduation ceremony
June 17, 2024 — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium celebrated military medical professionals during a graduation ceremony on June 7 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in downtown San Antonio. The ceremony honored 250 residents and fellows from 58 diverse physicians and allied health specialty programs... MORE

Shots fired: BAMC combat medic reacts on instincts
June 7, 2024 — After work on Feb. 19, U.S. Army Spc. Anne Koller heard voices and went outside of her house to see what was going on. Next, to her surprise, she heard gunfire and saw her neighbor trying to make it back to his home saying he’d been shot... MORE

BAMC holds change of responsibility ceremony
June 3, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center recognized two senior enlisted leaders during a change of responsibility ceremony on May 30, at the Garden Entrance on the BAMC campus... MORE

BAMC bids farewell to Dobbins, welcomes Blash during change of responsibility ceremony

BAMC trauma surgeon helps save gym patron
June 3, 2024 — A Brooke Army Medical Center trauma surgeon was working out at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston when something unexpected happened. The person on the treadmill in front of him collapsed... MORE

BAMC Decon team trains for potential disasters
May 24, 2024 — Four local hospital patient decontamination teams comprised of six individuals, competed for the title of "Decon Rodeo Champion." In addition to the team from Brooke Army Medical Center, teams from Baptist Healthcare System, South Texas Veteran's Health Care System, Audie L. Murphy VAMC, and University Health also participated in the competition... MORE

Army nurse finds calling in emergency medicine
May 9, 2024 — Less than two weeks ago, Capt. Michael Johnson, an Army nurse, was on his way to work at the Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, when an auto accident happened in front of him on the highway... MORE

Former BAMC patients share stories during Nurses Week event
May 8, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center kicked off Nurses and Techs Week with an opening ceremony May 6 in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium. This year, the national theme for Nurses Week is “Empowering Nurses: Strengthening Healthcare Systems,” but BAMC’s local mantra is “The Power of Caring.”... MORE

Biomechanics takes center stage at BAMC
April 22, 2024 — The Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center hosted its third annual event to celebrate National Biomechanics Day on April 3... MORE

BAMC recognizes volunteers for extraordinary service
April 15, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center Volunteer Appreciation Week culminated with a ceremony April 5 to honor the individuals who donate their time to serve others... MORE