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Program for sexual assault survivors available at JBSA
April 2, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio has been home to an intensive outpatient program for survivors of sexual assault since 2014, and now that program has been selected as a pilot site for an evaluation study of TRICARE’s Sexual Trauma Intensive Outpatient Programs... MORE

For more information about the Sexual Assault Intensive Outpatient Program or the pilot study, contact the Psychological Health Intensive Outpatient Program patient care coordinator at 210-539-1066.

BAMC Women’s History Month commemoration honors women past and present
March 26, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a virtual Women’s History Month commemoration March 23 to honor women from the past and the present... MORE

Brig. Gen. Shan Bagby (left), Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general, and BAMC Command Sgt. Maj. Thurman Reynolds (right) present Lt. Col. Alison Murray, chief medical information officer, a certificate of appreciation for being the guest speaker during BAMC’s Virtual Women’s History Month observation March 26. BAMC broadcasted the event on Facebook live in order to social distance during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

MEDCoE Soldiers assist BAMC administering COVID-19 vaccines
March 25, 2021 — Soldiers with the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence are assisting Brooke Army Medical Center in administering COVID-19 vaccines at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. BAMC has begun booking appointments for high-risk beneficiaries ages 16 to 64... MORE

Private Anoumou Game (right), a 68C Practical Nursing Specialist student assigned to the 264th Medical Battalion, 32nd Medical Brigade, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a patient. Game completed Phase 1 of his Advanced Individual Training and is assisting Brooke Army Medical Center inoculating patients.

USAISR Soldiers on frontline of JBSA-Fort Sam Houston vaccination effort
March 25, 2021 — Soldiers from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are on the frontline of the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination effort... MORE

Staff Sgt. Rachel Hammill from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston prepares to administer a COVID-19 vaccine at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston vaccination site.

Virtual program helps diabetic patients better manage their insulin
March 19, 2021 — The Diabetes Remote Electronic Assisted Monitoring, or DREAM, program focuses on teaching patients how to measure and adjust their insulin independently based on their provider’s instructions... MORE

Nichole Carreon, a registered nurse with the Diabetes Remote Electronic Assisted Monitoring program, talks with a patient about their weekly glucose readings at the Military Health System Virtual Medical Center at Brooke Army Medical Center March 18.

BAMC Soldier Recovery Unit: Perseverance is the new normal
March 17, 2021 — The COVID-19 pandemic introduced changes and challenges that continue to affect the way of life for everyone. Through perseverance, the Army is using innovative ways to deal with the “new normal.” One group in particular that is making the adjustment are wounded, ill, and injured service members in Soldier Recovery Units across the Army... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gene Calantoc, Soldier Recovery Unit, Brooke Army Medical Center, listens to final instructions before participating in the Virtual Army Trials air rifle event at Cole High School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 4. Calantoc and several other BAMC SRU Soldiers are vying for selection to Team Army to compete in the Department of Defense Warrior Games in September.

New BAMC infusion clinic offers treatment option for some COVID-19 patients
March 3, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center opened a new infusion clinic to help high-risk COVID-9-positive patients whose symptoms are mild to moderate... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center opened a new infusion clinic to help high risk COVID-19-positive patients whose symptoms are mild to moderate.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Community Pharmacy opens at new Exchange
March 3, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center leaders participated in a Facebook Live ribbon-cutting ceremony March 3 for the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Community Pharmacy, which relocated to the new Army and Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) in February... MORE

Brig. Gen. Shan Bagby, Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general, and Col. Stacey Causey, BAMC pharmacy chief, cut a ribbon during a Facebook Live ceremony, signifying the grand opening of the Fort Sam Houston Community Pharmacy at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 3.

BAMC expands COVID-19 vaccination operations
March 2, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center has relocated its COVID-19 vaccine operations to a new location at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort San Houston to safely accommodate a greater number of daily vaccinations... MORE

Personnel from Brooke Army Medical Center’s Information Management Division connect one of more than 40 computers at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston COVID-19 Vaccine Site.

Mobile medics leverage virtual health to aid military trainees with COVID-19
March 1, 2021 — Service members with COVID-19 may be in quarantine, but they are far from being alone. A new virtual health program is leveraging technology to provide round-the-clock care for military trainees who tested positive or who are deemed at risk due to exposure or symptoms... MORE

Mobile Medic Spc. Amanda Knight sets up a video chat with a medical provider while Mobile Medic Spc. Joshua Rath checks Spc. Joao Dos Santos Faustino's vitals during an early morning sick call at the 232nd Medical Battalion Sept. 25 2017.

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 part of EPICC study into COVID-19 impacts on DOD personnel
February 22, 2021 — The Epidemiology, Immunology, and Clinical Characteristics of Emerging Infectious Diseases with Pandemic Potential - or EPICC - study hopes to inform the Military Health System on ways to improve the patient care and treatment, infection, and disease prevention of those with COVID-19... MORE

Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael A. Torrent conducts a pre-screening questionnaire prior to administering the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Operation Warp Speed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Jan. 14.

BAMC powers through record-breaking winter storms
February 19, 2021 — With record-cold temperatures and potential power outages looming in South Central Texas recently, Brooke Army Medical Center personnel immediately launched into action to ensure continuity of patient care despite the impending storms... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center endured a deluge of snowfall at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 15 and 18.

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 provides weather update for patients, staff for Feb. 18
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 Thursday, Feb. 18... MORE

BAMC opens main outpatient pharmacy Feb. 19
February 18, 2021 — With warmer weather anticipated, Brooke Army Medical Center will open it's Main Outpatient Pharmacy Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to ensure patients are able to fill/refill their medications... MORE

BAMC switching to generator power
February 17, 2021 — At the request of CPS Energy and as part of Joint Base San Antonio’s city support, Brooke Army Medical Center is planning to transition to generator power today, Feb. 17, with an estimated duration of at least 24 hours in order to aid the community’s power conservation efforts... MORE

At the request of CPS Energy and as part of Joint Base San Antonio’s city support, BAMC is planning to transition to generator power today, Feb. 17, with an estimated duration of at least 24 hours in order to aid the community’s power conservation efforts.

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

BAMC issues important weather update for patients, staff
February 16, 2021 — Due to below-freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions, only emergency-essential BAMC personnel should report to work Feb. 16. To ensure the safety of our patients and staff, BAMC has canceled all non-emergency procedures and medical appointments scheduled for Feb. 16, with the exception of some virtual health appointments... MORE

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.