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Dec. 5, 2025

JBSA Adaptive Sports Camp challenges recovering Soldiers

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Soldiers from the Joint Base San Antonio Soldier Recovery Unit competed in the JBSA Adaptive Sports Camp Nov. 12-21, 2025.More than 35 Soldiers put their skills to the test in both team and individual sports including wheelchair basketball, pickle ball, wheelchair rugby, sitting volleyball, track and field, rowing, cycling, swimming, powerlifting,

Sept. 26, 2025

Texas A&M Health brings mobile forensic simulation unit to BAMC

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing recently brought their mobile forensic simulation unit to Brooke Army Medical Center.Four BAMC nurses completed the 12-week online training followed by hands-on learning in the mobile simulation unit to receive their Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner certification.During the hands-on training,

Aug. 8, 2025

BAMC recognizes teens for volunteer service

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center recognized the contributions of their Summer Youth Volunteer Program participants during a ceremony in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium, Aug. 6.Each year the BAMC Summer Youth Program gives youth between the ages 14-18 the opportunity to volunteer in different areas throughout the organization to gain new skills and learn

Aug. 6, 2025

BAMC clinics currently enrolling TRICARE Prime members

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center has several primary care clinics currently open to enrollment of TRICARE Prime retirees and family members.“Our teams of clinical professionals are ready to meet your primary care needs,” said Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Gordon Mok, Department of Family and Community Medicine chief. “Our goal is to meet your family’s primary care

June 13, 2025

SAUSHEC residents, fellows celebrate their achievement at graduation ceremony

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium celebrated military medical professionals during a graduation ceremony June 6 at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, downtown San Antonio.The ceremony honored 250 residents and fellows from 58 diverse physician and allied health specialty programs. SAUSHEC is the organization responsible for

June 13, 2025

BAMC takes first place in annual DECON Rodeo

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center took first place during the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council’s annual Decontamination Rodeo, May 15, 2025, at the STRAC facility.The annual DECON Rodeo competition generates various challenges to competitors from DECON teams across Southwest Texas hospitals who face off to earn the title “DECON Rodeo Champion.”

May 16, 2025

Faculty members honored during SAUSHEC awards dinner

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium held its annual faculty awards dinner April 26 at the Randolph Parr Club.The event honored faculty members for their dedication and expertise in training future military medical and allied health professionals.“Why are we here tonight?” asked Dr. Mark True, SAUSHEC dean. “On the surface,

May 15, 2025

Field exercise sharpens Practical Nursing students’ skills, readiness

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas — A group of Army Practical Nursing Specialist students and Licensed Vocational Nurses from Brooke Army Medical Center participated in a Phase II Field Training Exercise at JBSA-Camp Bullis April 23-25.The Phase II FTX is a requirement for 68C (Practical Nursing Specialist) Advanced Individual Training students transferring from Phase I to Phase

May 6, 2025

BAMC holds grand opening for ASYMCA’s Children’s Waiting Room

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated the grand opening for the Armed Forces YMCA’s Children’s Waiting Room with a ribbon cutting ceremony, 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.“I

May 6, 2025

BAMC receives ‘A’ rating in recent Leapfrog assessment

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center received an “A” rating in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assessment for Spring 2025.“The high grade in safety reflects the entire organization’s commitment to providing the best care possible,” said Dr. Evan Renz, BAMC deputy commander for quality and safety. “Earning the ‘A’ means that the team maintained its