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BAMC medic, family compete on Family Feud
November 19, 2021 — One hundred percent of Brooke Army Medical Center staff surveyed said the Barrera family did a (blank) job on the Family Feud. Survey says? “Awesome!” Army Spc. Gabriella Patlan, a mobile medic at the Virtual Medical Center at BAMC, competed with members of her family on the long-running game show for a five-episode stint Nov. 9-15... MORE

BAMC offers COVID-19, flu vaccines at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Vaccine Site
November 11, 2021 — BAMC is offering the COVID-19 and flu vaccinations at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Vaccine Site, located in the Training Support Center on main post-Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, building 4110, 2536 Garden Avenue... MORE

Staff Sgt. Brenda Collins (left), medical specialist from Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, administers the COVID-19 vaccination to a patient

BAMC receives national recognition for surgical quality
November 10, 2021 — 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 three years running, ranking the hospital among the top 10 percent of participating hospitals for surgical care... MORE

Strategic Trauma Readiness Center of San Antonio

Cancer diagnosis leads Airman to BAMC for treatment
October 28, 2021 — A rare cancer diagnosis led a young Airman to Brooke Army Medical Center for lifesaving care... MORE

Virtual Appointment Management office reaches significant milestone
October 28, 2021 — The Virtual Appointment Management Office, assigned to the Virtual Medical Center, celebrated a significant milestone recently. They scheduled more than 100,000 Virtually Integrated Patient Readiness Remote, or VIPRR, clinic appointments... MORE

New walk-in clinic provides contraception to female service members
October 20, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center now offers female service members a walk-in clinic for contraception on Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. in the Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Clinic at the Capt. Jennifer M. Moreno Clinic... MORE

Army Maj. (Dr.) Kayla Jaeger (right), Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine chief, discusses contraception options with patient, Air Force Capt. Jacqueline Wade

BAMC nurse helps rescue child after car crashed into house
October 15, 2021 — A Brooke Army Medical Center nurse jumped into action Oct. 7, rescuing a toddler after a car careened into the child’s home... MORE

BAMC nurse helps support vaccination effort for Afghan evacuees
October 14, 2021 — A Brooke Army Medical Center clinical nurse specialist used her training and experience to help vaccinate Afghan evacuees at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Germany, Sept. 17-18... MORE

Pvt. Hayden McClure, an Army medic assigned to 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, administers an MMR vaccine to an Afghan evacuee at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Germany

MHS GENESIS: New electronic health record coming soon to the San Antonio Market
October 6, 2021 — The San Antonio Market will transition to the new electronic health record system – known as MHS GENESIS – in January 2022... MORE

Elaine Sanchez explores the new MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

After the ventilator, COVID-19 survivor advocates for vaccine
September 15, 2021 — A nearly fatal bout with COVID-19 drove the Harris family to do something they had been on the fence about before. They got the vaccine. With a wife and three sons, Tim Harris was not willing to take another gamble with his life... MORE

After the ventilator, COVID survivor advocates for vaccine

New health maintenance resource available for military beneficiaries
September 15, 2021 — The San Antonio Market has developed a comprehensive tool to help military beneficiaries understand the current recommended health maintenance guidelines. The guidelines are displayed in an easy-to-read format with space for the patient to record their screening information details... MORE

The San Antonio Market has developed a comprehensive tool to help military beneficiaries understand the current recommended health maintenance guidelines.

New IGSA will provide wounded, recovering service members with transportation
September 10, 2021 — The Alamo Area Council of Governments will soon provide bus service for service members assigned to the Joint Base San Antonio Soldier Recovery Unit, or who are participating or enrolled in the medical recover program at Brooke Army Medical Center, thanks to a newly established Intergovernmental Support Agreement, or IGSA... MORE

Occupational therapist assisting male soldier with prosthetic arm with pushups.

BAMC expands COVID-19 vaccine program to inpatients
September 2, 2021 — In an effort to protect its most vulnerable patients from illness, Brooke Army Medical Center is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all hospital inpatients ages 12 and older. BAMC administered its first inpatient vaccine to a postpartum patient Sept. 1... MORE

Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Sep. 2, 2021. BAMC is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all hospital inpatients ages 12 and older.

Dedication rewarded: BAMC neonatal nurse goes above and beyond for his patients
September 2, 2021 — BAMC neonatal nurse goes above and beyond for his patients... MORE

Jonathan Stevens, registered nurse, was presented the DAISY Award.

BAMC launches initiatives to help alleviate billing concerns
September 1, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center is launching a number of initiatives aimed at helping patients navigate the complex maze of medical billing... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center temporary visitation policy effective Aug. 19
August 19, 2021 — In support of patients and families, Brooke Army Medical Center is carefully modifying its visitation policy as of Aug. 19. The health and safety of patients, visitors, staff and community remain the top priority... MORE

Monoclonal antibody treatment can help some COVID-19-positive patients
August 13, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center doctors at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are working with the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council to help COVID-19 patients receive the monoclonal antibody treatment and potentially lessen the severity of the illness... MORE

BAMC takes on additional trauma patients to ease COVID-19 burden
August 9, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center is taking on additional trauma patients to help ease the rapidly increasing burden on the local healthcare system. In coordination with the city’s trauma system, BAMC is now receiving all inter-facility transfers of injured patients who require a higher level of care from across the trauma region, which encompasses 22 counties across Southwest Texas. ... MORE

Members of the 555th Forward Surgical Team rush a simulated trauma patient to surgery during training

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