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BAMC emergency medicine doctors ready to deploy
August 9, 2021 — Sixteen Emergency Medicine physicians recently completed their training at Brooke Army Medical Center and are now headed to their new duty assignments at units across the globe... MORE

Infectious disease physician takes command of BAMC
August 4, 2021 — An infectious disease physician assumed command of Brooke Army Medical Center during a ceremony held Aug. 2 in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium. Army Brig. Gen. Clinton Murray stepped into the role of commanding general after being promoted to his new rank on July 29... MORE

BAMC medic competes for MEDCOM Best Leader title
July 29, 2021 — A Brooke Army Medical Center combat medic is one of 16 Soldiers competing in the U.S. Army Medical Command 2021 Best Leader Competition July 25-30, on the Island of Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii... MORE

USAISR Burn Center seeks therapy dog teams
June 24, 2021 — The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Brooke Army Medical Center is looking for very qualified and dynamic dog teams to aid in the burn center’s healthcare mission... MORE

Armed Services Blood Program is in urgent need of all blood types
June 8, 2021 — The Armed Services Blood Program is in urgent need of all blood types. A blood drive will be held in the Brooke Army Medical Center Medical Mall (Consolidated Tower side) from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 10... MORE

59th MDW medics assist Honduras hospital during Resolute Sentinel 21
June 3, 2021 — U.S. Air Force and Army military doctors were in Choluteca, Honduras, May 12-27, to assist the local hospital with urologic surgeries during Resolute Sentinel 21. The exercise provides joint training and improved readiness for U.S. civil engineers, medical professionals and support personnel through humanitarian assistance activities in Honduras. ... MORE

BAMC honors Asian American, Pacific Islanders
June 2, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center designated May 27, 2021, to observe the culture and accomplishments of Asian American and Pacific Islander service members. This year’s theme was “Advancing Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Service” and highlighted the advancement of Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders within our military and civilian ranks... MORE

Longtime BAMC volunteer leaves legacy for others to follow
May 28, 2021 — A longtime volunteer is hanging up her burgundy vest after more than 36 years of service at Brooke Army Medical Center. ... MORE

JBSA’s Exceptional Family Member Program provides support, builds resilience
May 24, 2021 — When Lt. Cmdr. Liezl Nicholas arrived at Joint Base San Antonio with her family, she was unsure where to start looking for resources for her special needs son until she contacted a coordinator at one of JBSA's Exceptional Family Member Program-Family Support offices... MORE

Lifetime of Service: New award recognizes BAMC civilians serving 45-plus years
May 17, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a Lifetime of Service award ceremony May 11 to honor the legacy of employees who have served 45 or more years in civil service. The new award was presented to a group of 18 individuals from across the organization whose years of service ranged from 45 to 66 years, for a combined total of 876 years of federal service... MORE

93-year-old volunteer, veteran gets satisfaction from volunteering at BAMC
May 14, 2021 — For 15 years, the friendly voice of Victor Lopez has greeted and welcomed visitors at the information desk at Brooke Army Medical Center. The 93-year-old veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars volunteers every Tuesday at the hospital’s information desk from 7 a.m. to noon or longer, depending on how busy it gets... MORE

BAMC dedicates auditorium to hospital’s longest-serving civilian
May 12, 2021 — With friends, family and a host of former bosses cheering her on, Brooke Army Medical Center dedicated its fourth-floor auditorium to Carolyn D. Putnam, the hospital’s longest-serving government civilian, during a ceremony May 11... MORE

Annual BAMC mammogram event helps save lives
May 12, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center partnered with University Health System to offer mammograms to BAMC civilian and contract employees May 7... MORE

BAMC Army nurse singled out for national honor
May 5, 2021 — An Army nurse at Brooke Army Medical Center has received national recognition for her commitment to critically ill patients and their families in the midst of a global health crisis... MORE

BAMC bids farewell to commanding general
April 29, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a relinquishment of command ceremony April 28 to bid farewell to the commanding general... MORE

Organ donation: Give a gift of life to those in need
April 29, 2021 — April is National Donate Life Month and Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated Blue/Green Spirit Week April 10-16, promoting the importance of people registering as organ, eye and tissue donors... MORE

BAMC celebrates Volunteers of the Year during ceremony
April 28, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated its 275 volunteers during a ceremony held April 21 to name the BAMC Volunteers of the Year. The ceremony was held in conjunction with National Volunteer Week, April 18-24... MORE

BAMC installs additional lactation pods for patients, staff members
April 28, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center installed two new lactation pods earlier this month for use by staff members and beneficiaries... MORE

BAMC Soldiers observe solemn Bataan Death March remembrance event
April 27, 2021 — Soldiers currently assigned to Brooke Army Medical Center’s Soldier Recovery Unit organized and participated in the Bataan Death March remembrance event at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 10... MORE

Ringing in a bright future: BAMC cancer survivor rings bell signifying treatment end
April 16, 2021 — After a two-and-a-half-year battle with a rare childhood disease, one little girl has a big reason to celebrate... MORE