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May 24, 2024

BAMC Decon team trains for potential disasters

The Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council hosted its annual Decontamination Rodeo at their complex May 16, 2024. The rodeo is designed to help hospitals be prepared for disaster situations dealing with mass casualty events.Four local hospital patient decontamination teams comprised of six individuals, competed for the title of ‘Decon Rodeo

May 23, 2024

BAMC team wins Best Squad, Best Leader, Best Soldier at MRC, W competition

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Medical Readiness Command, West held its Best Leader, Best Squad competition May 13-17.This year, MRC, W teamed up with the Medical Center of Excellence to hold the first consolidated competition where the competitors could also earn their Expert Field Medical Badge and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.Army Brig. Gen. E. Darrin Cox, MRC, W

May 9, 2024

Former BAMC patients share stories during Nurses Week event

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center kicked off Nurses and Techs Week with an opening ceremony May 6 in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium.This year, the national theme for Nurses Week is “Empowering Nurses: Strengthening Healthcare Systems,” but BAMC’s local mantra is “The Power of Caring.”To highlight the “Power of Caring,” several former patients were

April 22, 2024

Cancer diagnosis linked to HPV virus

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year in the United States, more than 46,700 new cases of cancer are found in parts of the body where human papillomavirus is often found. HPV causes about 37,000 of these cancers.Research has found that it can take 5 to 10 years for HPV-infected cells to develop into precancers and

April 16, 2024

BAMC recognizes volunteers for extraordinary service

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center Volunteer Appreciation Week culminated with a ceremony April 5 to honor the individuals who donate their time to serve others.During the event, the 2023 Volunteers of the Year for specific categories were announced. Those selected went on to compete at the Joint Base San Antonio-level. Several BAMC volunteers also

April 9, 2024

Brooke Army Medical Center creates Wellness Team to address staff needs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center has stood up an ad hoc wellness team to address staff wellness needs.Leveraging the Department of Defense’s recognized Total Force Fitness framework by the Consortium for Health and Military Performance, BAMC's Wellness Team has implemented this framework to comprehensively support optimal health and wellness initiatives

March 21, 2024

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band entertain staff, patients at BAMC

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FOR SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band provided food and entertainment for more than 4,000 staff members, patients and visitors at Brooke Army Medical Center March 14.Sinise’s Invincible Spirit Festival served as an organization day for staff members, patients, and their families to take a much-needed break to enjoy games, food and music.“I am very

March 21, 2024

BAMC Auxiliary grants support patients, staff

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FOR SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The BAMC Auxiliary held its annual Welfare Recognition Ceremony Feb. 15 at Brooke Army Medical Center.This year, the welfare committee approved 28 grant requests totaling more than $45,000 to help support patient care at BAMC.The ceremony also included a special performance by the Great Hearts Northern Oaks Varsity Choir singing the National

March 21, 2024

BAMC Donor Day event features donor family, recipient stories

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON — Brooke Army Medical Center held a National Donor Day observance Feb. 14 on the lawn outside the Garden Entrance to the hospital.“This occasion is not just about raising awareness; it's a solemn remembrance and appreciation of the incredible gift of life through organ, eye, and tissue donations,” said Army Col. Wylan Peterson, BAMC deputy commander

Feb. 14, 2024

Heart Health: BAMC incorporates lifestyle medicine into cardiac rehab program

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center Department of Cardiology has incorporated lifestyle medicine into its cardiac rehabilitation program to help improve patient outcomes after a cardiac event.According to the American Heart Association, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.“We know that 80% of chronic diseases are