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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

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

Army Staff Sgt. Edward Nelan competes in the water survival portion of the 2021 U.S. Army Medical Command Best Leader Competition

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

Air Force Lt. Col. Necia Pope, a urologist with the 59th Medical Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, operates on a patient