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BAMC takes first place in annual DECON Rodeo
June 5, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center took first place during the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council’s annual Decontamination Rodeo, May 15, 2025, at the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council facility... MORE

Sixteen military hospitals, including BAMC, receive Leapfrog's highest safety grade
May 20, 2025 — Sixteen military hospitals, including Brooke Army Medical center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, received an "A" rating in the latest safety grade assessment by the Leapfrog Group, a national, independent organization focused on health care quality... MORE

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BAMC holds grand opening for ASYMCA’s Children’s Waiting Room
May 7, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated the grand opening for the Armed Forces YMCA’s Children’s Waiting Room with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 25. The new facility, located inside the main entrance to the hospital, will provide free childcare for active duty service members and their dependents while they are attending medical appointments. ... MORE

Several BAMC clinics currently have enrollment availability
May 5, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center has several primary care clinics currently open to enrollment of TRICARE Prime beneficiaries... MORE

BAMC recognizes exceptional service of volunteers
April 21, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a volunteer recognition ceremony April 16 to honor the individuals who donate their time to serve others. ... MORE

Two neurologists at BAMC focus on movement disorders, Parkinson’s disease
April 15, 2025 — Two Air Force neurologists at Brooke Army Medical Center specialize in movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease.Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder due to damage of... MORE

BAMC cancer patient celebrates two big events in one day
April 11, 2025 — A cancer patient at Brooke Army Medical Center was able to celebrate two significant events in one day. Linda Staggers rang the bell in the Hematology/Oncology Clinic April 4, signifying the end of her chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer... MORE

It’s a New Day: Bone marrow transplant gives patient brighter future
March 24, 2025 — Imagine being so weak that you can barely walk, you have a constant headache, and you can’t think clearly because your brain isn’t getting enough oxygen. That was Roniesha Blaylock’s daily struggle before she had a bone marrow transplant at Brooke Army Medical Center in October 2024... MORE

BAMC adds dedicated nurse navigator in Nuclear Medicine Clinic
March 17, 2025 — The Nuclear Medicine Clinic at Brooke Army Medicine Center added a nurse navigator to assist patients and physicians with specialized treatments... MORE

Military Medical Humanitarian Assistance Course prepares service members to provide support in austere locations
March 17, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center recently offered a two-day course for military medical personnel to prepare them to provide medical support during humanitarian health emergencies... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center recognizes two senior enlisted leaders during change of responsibility
March 14, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center recognized two senior enlisted leaders during a change of responsibility ceremony March 13. Command Sgt. Maj. Dedraf Blash has been the BAMC command sergeant major since May 2024. Command Sgt. Maj. Jan “Eddy” Miller served as the Command Sergeant Major at Winn Army Community Hospital in Fort Stewart, Georgia, before joining Team BAMC... MORE

BAMC bids farewell to Blash, welcomes Miller during change of responsibility

Wilford Hall, BAMC announce temporary pharmacy closures
February 28, 2025 — After a thorough assessment of pharmacy resources and to ensure the ongoing delivery of safe, quality pharmacy care, Brooke Army Medical Center and the 59th Medical Wing will be consolidating several pharmacies to maximize existing personnel and resources... MORE

BAMC quarterly awards ceremony honors special achievement
February 12, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a special Quarterly Awards ceremony Jan. 30 to honor the achievements of military and civilian employees, which included a special recognition for one employee... MORE

BAMC Auxiliary grants support patients, staff
February 7, 2025 — The BAMC Auxiliary held its annual Welfare Grant Ceremony Feb. 4 at Brooke Army Medical Center. This year, the welfare committee approved 32 grant requests totaling more than $42,000 to help support patient care at BAMC... MORE

BAMC welcomes first baby of 2025
January 10, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center rang in the New Year by welcoming the hospital’s first baby of 2025. The 8-pound, 4-ounce, 21-inch-long baby girl was born at 4:55 a.m. on Jan. 1... MORE

Patients give BAMC high marks for care
November 13, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center scored high marks and positive feedback from patients on both inpatient and outpatient surveys... MORE

Settlement of Estate
November 11, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Army Sgt. 1st Class David Troutman, assigned to Delta Detachment, Medical Readiness Battalion, Brooke Army Medical Center who passed away on Oct. 24, 2024. ... MORE

Settlement of Estate
November 4, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Army Sgt. 1st Class David Troutman, assigned to Delta Detachment, Medical Readiness Battalion, Brooke Army Medical Center who passed away on Oct. 24, 2024. ... MORE

Breast cancer strikes again for one cancer survivor
November 1, 2024 — After beating breast cancer in 2022, retired Air Force Master Sgt. Danielle Griffith thought she was good – until she wasn’t... MORE

BAMC tests capabilities during city-wide mass casualty exercise
October 24, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center participated in the San Antonio Mass Casualty Exercise and Evaluation on Oct. 23... MORE