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BAMC healthcare workers deliver birthday cheer to cancer survivor
May 7, 2020 — A self-proclaimed extrovert, Mary McBride was feeling a bit discouraged by the long weeks of self-isolation due to COVID-19, especially on her 45th birthday last week... MORE

USAISR on frontlines of COVID-19 fight
May 7, 2020 — With all the ongoing changes, the staff at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, or USAISR, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has also made modifications in how it conducts day-to-day business while maintaining its overall research mission of “optimizing combat casualty care” and, further, providing the best quality care to patients at the only U.S. Department of Defense Burn Center... MORE

BAMC infectious disease doc aids Guam's COVID response
May 1, 2020 — An infectious diseases physician from Brooke Army Medical Center recently deployed to Guam in support of the USS Theodore Roosevelt COVID-19 response... MORE

BAMC lends research expertise to global pandemic effort
April 30, 2020 — Within weeks of the pandemic’s spread, Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston drew on its deep bench of research expertise and joined the global race to find a COVID-19 treatment... MORE

Army Chief of Staff, Sgt. Maj. of Army visit JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
April 24, 2020 — Military personnel assigned and augmenting units at Joint Base San Antonio showcased an array of capabilities around the installation to Gen. James McConville, the 40th and current U.S. Army Chief of Staff, and Sgt. Maj. Of the Army Michael A. Grinston, as they visited Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 23... MORE

Change made to BAMC Garden Entrance pedestrian traffic pattern
April 22, 2020 — The Brooke Army Medical Center Garden Entrance is a high-traffic pedestrian area that requires a modification to help facilitate social distancing, particularly during shift changes. This new traffic pattern is effective immediately... MORE

BAMC personnel get fitted for N95 respirators
April 18, 2020 — Medical personnel at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston received fit testing for N95 respirators April 17... MORE

Cloth face coverings required in SAMHS medical facilities
April 18, 2020 — Effective Monday, April 27, all personnel, patients and visitors to the San Antonio Military Health System will be required to wear a cloth face covering while in common areas of a San Antonio military medical facility regardless of social distancing. ... MORE

Pandemic stressing you out? JBSA Support Line available to help lessen COVID woes
April 16, 2020 — The Behavioral Health COVID-19 Support Line can be reached from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 210-539-9567 or 210-539-9565. The call will be confidential unless referral to emergency services is required... MORE

JBSA chaplains, counselors utilize technology to provide counsel and guidance during pandemic
April 16, 2020 — Mental health specialists, chaplains and counselors throughout Joint Base San Antonio are utilizing technology and finding resourceful ways to keep in touch with their clients who seek counseling and guidance during this time of social distancing... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center dials in virtual healthcare to combat COVID-19
April 13, 2020 — Deb Deja’s follow-up visit with her provider at Brooke Army Medical Center was fast approaching when COVID-19 hit the news and the city. With a citywide stay-home order in place but pressing questions for her doctor, Deja became concerned by the thought of holding off on the appointment until a later date. ... MORE

Curbside pharmacy services garner praise from beneficiaries
April 13, 2020 — To help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the San Antonio Military Health System has implemented curbside drop-off and pick-up pharmacy services at many of its locations... MORE

BAMC leading the charge against COVID-19
April 10, 2020 — From the very beginning, Brooke Army Medical Center has led the way in the fight against COVID-19, implementing stringent measures to protect patients and staff as the pandemic spreads throughout the nation and the world... MORE

59th MDW leverages telehealth to keep patients, staff safe
April 9, 2020 — While San Antonio is under a “Stay Home, Work Safe” order, members of the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland have found new ways to continue providing high-reliability care through virtual appointments while keeping patients and staff safe... MORE

Local family donates facemasks to BAMC
April 9, 2020 — Arisa and Junko Lawhon donate handmade face coverings for Brooke Army Medical Center non-clinical staff April 8, 2020... MORE

BAMC updates primary care, pharmacy safety precautions
April 2, 2020 — During this time of national emergency, Brooke Army Medical Center is dedicated to ensuring we provide timely access to medical care for those who need it the most. We also are committed to protecting our patients from unintended illness resulting from exposure to others. Due to an increase in local COVID-19 cases and Joint Base San Antonio’s increased health protection condition, we are taking additional safety precautions by leveraging our drive-thru and virtual healthcare options for primary care and pharmacy services. ... MORE

SAMHS consolidates emergency services to BAMC, WHASC continues to offer urgent care
April 2, 2020 — To best support Brooke Army Medical Center emergency operations, the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Family Emergency Center will scale down its services and temporarily serve as an Urgent Care Center beginning 6 a.m. April 3... MORE

Moments of joy still ring out at Brooke Army Medical Center
April 1, 2020 — With words of love and gratitude for his family’s support, Air Force Master Sgt. William “Mac” McMillan rang the cowbell March 27, a joyful sound signifying his last round of radiation at Brooke Army Medical Center. The tinny sound echoed in the near-empty hall usually bustling with family and friends eager to celebrate their loved one’s milestone. ... MORE

BAMC modifies services to reduce COVID-19 risk
March 29, 2020 — To ensure Brooke Army Medical Center's healthcare professionals are poised to support an increased need for acute patient care and minimize risk to all, certain services and programs have been delayed/reduced at this time... MORE

BAMC will only test high-risk populations that meet specific criteria for COVID-19
March 26, 2020 — Due to increasing levels of community transmission and in order to ensure availability of testing in our highest-risk populations, effective March 26, Brooke Army Medical Center will only test high-risk populations that meet specific criteria, such as cases in which the test result will help in making significant clinical decisions... MORE