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July 19, 2022

Teyhen takes command of BAMC

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The first active duty Medical Specialist Corps general officer in the Army, Brig. Gen Deydre Teyhen, took command of Brooke Army Medical Center today after an assumption of command ceremony in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium. Teyhen was promoted to brigadier general July 8, 2022.“I could not be more excited, I could not be more proud to take

June 21, 2022

Graduation ceremony honors accomplishments of 232 residents, fellows

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium held a graduation ceremony June 10 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in downtown San Antonio.The ceremony honored 232 residents and fellows from about 60 physician and allied health specialty programs."It’s been a long road,” said Dr. Mark True, SAUSHEC dean. “If you count all the way back

June 9, 2022

Four-legged major brings joy to Brooke Army Medical Center

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center commissioned a new, four-legged staff member with a penchant for spreading joy to the rank of United States Army major during a ceremony June 6.Budd, a Labrador retriever, will serve as BAMC’s new facility dog. During his commissioning, U.S. Army Col. Kimberlie Biever, acting BAMC commander, administered the oath of

June 3, 2022

Expectant moms have group option for prenatal care

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The San Antonio Market offers a group obstetric model for pregnant women at Brooke Army Medical Center.Once a woman finds out she is pregnant, she has the option to choose traditional individual prenatal care or join a pregnancy group for prenatal care.The group, led by a nurse midwife or nurse practitioner, consists of up to 12 expectant mothers

May 26, 2022

Learning how to stop the bleed

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — According to Bleedingcontrol.org, “uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma.” In San Antonio, there is an ongoing effort to train as many people as possible on how to control bleeding to increase the chances for victim survival.Brandy Martinez, Brooke Army Medical Center injury prevention coordinator, together

May 20, 2022

San Antonio Market readies for civilian personnel transfer to Defense Health Agency

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — This summer, the San Antonio Market will lead the process to administratively transfer government civilian personnel, property and systems to the Defense Health Agency.The Realignment of Personnel, Property and Systems, or RePPS, will mark the final stage of the market’s transition to DHA.“Our people are our focus, we are committed to open and

May 20, 2022

SAUSHEC honors faculty members for their contributions to military medicine

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium held its annual faculty awards dinner May 14 at the Randolph Parr Club.The event honored faculty members for their dedication and expertise in training future military medical and allied health professionals.“Today, we are here to celebrate the privilege of serving in the educational

May 13, 2022

BAMC Auxiliary supports patient care through welfare grants

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FOR SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The Brooke Army Medical Center Auxiliary held its annual Welfare Recognition Ceremony May 11.This year, the welfare committee approved 15 grants and four emergency requests totaling more than $24,000 to help support patient care at BAMC.“It’s really special to be here with you today,” said Army Col. Kimberlie Biever, BAMC commander. “I really want

May 5, 2022

SAUSHEC Research Day highlights importance of continued learning, exploration

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium held its annual Research Day event April 28 at Brooke Army Medical Center.The event featured podium and poster presentations given by Army and Air Force residents and fellows from BAMC and Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, culminating with an awards presentation featuring special

April 27, 2022

BAMC bids farewell to commanding general

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center bid farewell to Commanding General Brig. Gen. Clinton Murray during a relinquishment of command ceremony April 22.Murray, an infectious disease doctor, took the reins of BAMC eight months ago. He will move on to serve as commander, Regional Health Command-Europe, director of Defense Health Region-Europe and command