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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

Feb. 26, 2025

BAMC Auxiliary grants support patients, staff

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX — The BAMC Auxiliary presents a grant check to members of Brooke Army Medical Center’s Emergency Department in BAMC’s Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium, Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Feb. 5, 2025. Since 2019, the BAMC Auxiliary has given more than $170,000 worth of items to departments throughout BAMC.

Feb. 5, 2025

BAMC Quarterly Awards ceremony honors special achievement

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center held a special Quarterly Awards ceremony Jan. 30 to honor the achievements of military and civilian employees, which included a special recognition for one employee.

Oct. 7, 2024

BAMC holds special promotion ceremony for three four-legged service members

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS — With a nose bop and paw salute, Brooke Army Medical Center promoted three of its five facility dogs during a special ceremony held on Oct. 3 in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium.During the ceremony, Budd, BAMC’s first facility dog, was promoted to the rank of Army lieutenant colonel. Budd is a 4 1/2-year-old yellow English Labrador/Golden Retriever

Aug. 20, 2024

BAMC recognizes Summer Youth Volunteer Program participants

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. 2, 2024.Each year during the summer break from school, BAMC provides opportunities for teens between the ages of 14-18 to work in various areas of the organization to gain hands-on

June 14, 2024

SAUSHEC residents, fellows participate in graduation ceremony

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium celebrated military medical professionals during a graduation ceremony June 7 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in 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 14, 2024

BAMC scores high marks on patient care surveys

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center scored high marks and positive feedback from patients on both inpatient and outpatient surveys.Several patients surveyed expressed their gratitude within survey comments.One patient said, “Very thankful for the care I received. BAMC is an amazing hospital.”Full Story