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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

May 6, 2025

BAMC pharmacies offer convenient options for patients

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center pharmacies offer convenient options for patients to get their medications including prescription pickup lockers, Q-Anywhere, home delivery and Saturday hours.“We are committed to providing our beneficiaries with the best service possible,” said Army Col. Christopher Everett, Department of Pharmacy chief. “We know people

May 5, 2025

Several BAMC clinics currently have enrollment availability

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center has several primary care clinics currently open to enrollment of TRICARE Prime beneficiaries.“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 needs close

May 2, 2025

BAMC bids farewell to one exceptional leader, welcomes another

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center held a change of command ceremony May 1 to bid farewell to one leader and welcome another.During the ceremony, Col. Mark E. Stackle relinquished command of BAMC to Col. Kevin Kelly.Brig. Gen. Yolonda “YR” Summons, commanding general, Medical Readiness Command West, and director, Defense Health Network West, was the

April 18, 2025

BAMC recognizes exceptional service of volunteers

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center held a Volunteer Recognition Ceremony April 16 to honor the individuals who donate their time to serve others.“It’s a real privilege to get a chance to be here,” said BAMC Commander Col. Mark Stackle. “It’s a real testament to the amount of commitment our community has to Brooke Army Medical Center.”“This is something we

April 15, 2025

BAMC cancer patient celebrates two big events in one day

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — 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.“I was so happy to have my daughter, son and husband there when I rang the bell,” Staggers said. “They were

April 15, 2025

Two neurologists at BAMC focus on movement disorders, Parkinson’s disease

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — 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 neurons or brain cells. Patients experience symptoms as a result of the degeneration in the form of movement impairments including stiffness, slowness,

April 15, 2025

Joint Field Exercise prepares Soldiers, Airmen to deploy

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas — Soldiers and Airmen participated in a Joint Critical Care Field Training Exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, March 6-7, to enhance the clinical and tactical skills of critical care staff at Brooke Army Medical Center.The exercise focused on emergency medical response in simulated combat environments, critical care procedures, and

Feb. 28, 2025

BAMC’s prepared as measles outbreak arrives in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES — Brooke Army Medical Center is prepared as the current measles outbreak makes its way across south Texas, inching closer to San Antonio.Measles is a highly contagious disease which causes fever, rash, cough and watery eyes. It can also cause serious complications for some people.“Measles is caused by a respiratory virus that is transmitted by