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BAMC nurse top finalist for Extraordinary Healer Award
May 18, 2017
(From left) Army Maj. (Dr.) George J.S. Kallingal, Janet Schadee, actor Patrick Dempsey and Sara Sargente pose for a photo during the CURE Magazine 2017 Extraordinary Healer Award ceremony in Denver, Colo., May 4.
BAMC welcomes external input to continue its surgical care
May 16, 2017
As a high reliability organization focused on quality and safety, Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is continually searching for ways to improve the medical services provided to those entrusted to our care.
Late AMEDDC&S Public Affairs director honored
May 16, 2017
The late Phillip Reidinger was honored with a tree planting at the Warrior & Family Support Center located next to the Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 11. Known as "Mr. Fort Sam Houston," Phil, as he liked to be called, was the longest serving public affairs officer at the installation before his death in September 2016. He was instrumental in efforts to counter encroachments at JBSA-Camp Bullis and was a tireless advocate for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Army Medicine and the WFSC. Phil was also known as the "Voice of Fort Sam Houston" for the many ceremonies and events he narrated throughout the years.
Joint staff surgeon speaks at medical leadership training seminar
May 15, 2017
Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Joseph Caravalho Jr., Joint Staff Surgeon at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., was the guest speaker for the U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command Annual Medical Leadership Training Seminar, May 5 at the Hilton Airport San Antonio. Caravalho briefed on leadership and guidance to attendees from HQ USMEPCOM, North Chicago and representatives from all 65 MEPS across the United States and Puerto Rico. He is also a former commander of Brooke Army Medical Center.
Holocaust Days of Remembrance ceremony honors lives lost, survivors
May 11, 2017
Varda Ratner speaks during the Brooke Army Medical Center Days of Remembrance Observance April 25 about her parents, Nathan and Ilona Haendel, who survived the Holocaust.
BAMC Facebook Town Hall
May 3, 2017
Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson and other senior leaders will hold a virtual town hall meeting on the BAMC Facebook page May 4 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to answer questions about the recent changes in surgical services at BAMC. Questions can be submitted early by clicking on the event and going to the discussion tab at http://www.facebook.com/BrookeArmyMedicalCenter. We welcome your comments!
BAMC takes steps to continue high quality surgical care
May 2, 2017
Brooke Army Medical Center has temporarily reduced the number of surgical procedures to ensure the best possible care for its patients. This temporary reduction will not affect trauma patients or any urgent procedures.
Brooke Army Medical Center celebrates Arbor Day
May 1, 2017
Col. Gloria Bonds (right), Brooke Army Medical Center deputy commander for inpatient services, and Spc. Ashley Abney (left), Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care chaplain assistant, help celebrate Arbor Day April 28 by helping to plant a red oak tree in front of the garden entrance to the hospital. The first official Arbor Day was held April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. It was estimated that more than one million trees were planted on that date.
Brooke Army Medical Center temporarily reduces number of surgical procedures
April 28, 2017
Brooke Army Medical Center has temporarily reduced the number of surgical procedures to ensure the best possible care for its patients. This temporary reduction will not affect trauma patients or any urgent procedures.
Safety Week activities bring awareness for Brooke Army Medical Center staff
April 11, 2017
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson (left), Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general, presents members of Brooke Army Medical Center’s 3W medical telemetry ward the first place award March 17 for winning the Patient Safety Gauntlet Competition.
Brooke Army Medical Center receives high marks for surgical care
April 11, 2017
Brooke Army Medical Center has received highest marks for surgery and post-surgical care, according to a recent report from the American College of Surgeons. BAMC achieved an exemplary rating in 12 surgical areas and the best possible rating for mortality after surgery.
BAMC celebrates 100th anniversary of occupational therapy profession
April 7, 2017
Linda Voronin (right), certified occupational therapy assistant, works with Velicia Siggers on a functional activity March 27 at the BAMC Outpatient Occupational Therapy Clinic. Occupational therapy centers on the targeted use of activities (like painting a bird house) to increase individual overall functioning. Occupational therapy believes that it’s not enough to only increase an individual’s strength or endurance; rather, it’s more important to allow an individual to get back to engaging in personally-meaningful activities.
Brooke Army Medical Center named Army’s first virtual medical center
March 27, 2017
Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has been selected to be the Army’s first virtual medical center.
BAMC Nutritional Medicine offers new moms special meal
March 24, 2017
Quashonda Cain and Janaine Briggs fix Proud Parent meal trays at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 14. Each tray features a lavender flowered place mat, lavender napkin and a card for the new parents. The food is delivered fresh and hot from the kitchen and garnished to make an appetizing display.
Brooke Army Medical Center welcomes new command sergeant major
March 22, 2017
Brooke Army Medical Center's new Command Sgt. Maj. Diamond D. Hough renders a salute to BAMC Commanding General Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson during BAMC's change of responsibility at the Warrior and Family Support Center Freedom Park Amphitheater March 17. Command Sgt. Maj. Albert Crews, who has served since October 2015, relinquished his responsibilities to Hough during the ceremony.
Studies show milk is safe to drink
March 16, 2017
There is limited evidence to show milk containing rBGH causes cancer, so embrace those milk mustaches and aim for three servings of dairy per day.
The ketogenic diet: how it works, potential benefits
March 9, 2017
The key to a ketogenic diet is very low carbohydrates, which means high amounts of dietary fat to provide enough calories. Typically, carbs are the main energy source for your body, especially your brain. Your brain cannot use fat directly for energy like the rest of your body does.
Soldier receives Purple Heart for Iraq combat injuries
March 9, 2017
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson (left), Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general, presents the Purple Heart medal to Sgt. 1st Class Charles Graham (right) during a ceremony at the Warrior and Family Support Center March 3. Graham was wounded Nov. 9, 2005, when his unit was struck by indirect fire mortar rounds while at a Forward Operating Base in Iraq.
Maximizing muscle gains: how much protein do you need?
March 3, 2017
BAMC Soldiers take part in medical readiness training exercise in Ghana
March 1, 2017
U.S. Army Maj. Keith Lathrop, nurse anesthetist assigned to Brooke Army Medical Center, helps unload and inventory medical supplies the U.S. Army is donating following the closing ceremony of Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-2 at the 37th Military Hospital in Accra, Ghana, Feb. 22. MEDRETE 17-2 includes participants from the Ghanaian government, U.S. Army Africa, Brooke Army Medical Center and the North Dakota National Guard. It is the second in a series of medical readiness training exercises that USARAF is scheduled to facilitate in various countries in Africa. The exercise offers opportunities for the partnered militaries to cooperate on medical specific tasks, share best practices and improve medical treatment processes.