Capt. Floyd Baker (center), first-year surgical resident, using the pump-oxygenator to close an atrial septal defect during a surgery at Fitzsimons Army Hospital, Colo., in 1956. (U.S. Army photo courtesy of re More
Staff Sgt. Bryan Burgess pictured in Iraq, May 1 2006. (Photo Courtesy of Terry Burgess)
Construction of San Antonio Military Medical Center's consolidated tower. Because of the 2005 BRAC initiative, SAMMC is now the largest inpatient health care facility in the Department of Defense and the only L More
Joshua Olson takes aim at the 2012 Paralympics in London. (Photo courtesy Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Olson)
Aerial picture of Brooke Army Medical Center.
Surgeons perform a procedure at San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. SAMMC ranks among the top hospitals in the nation for surgical care, according to a recent re More
Then-Army 1st Lt. John Arroyo works on strengthening his right hand while his occupational therapist, Katie Korp, looks on at the Center for the Intrepid in Brooke Army Medical Center's rehabilitation center at More
Brig. Gen. Donald G. Fryc, 32nd AAMDC Commander presents Sgt. 1st Class Esteban Sepulveda with the Army Accommodation Award, February 2015. (Photo Courtesy of Sgt. 1st Class Esteban Sepulveda)
San Antonio Military Medical Center personnel provide care to a trauma patient in the Emergency Department. SAMMC is one of two Level I Trauma Center’s in the city of San Antonio and the one Level I Trauma Cent More
A trauma team examines a patient in the emergency department at Brooke Army Medical Center. BAMC has again been verified as a Level I trauma center by the American College of Surgeons. (U.S. Army photo by Rober More
A Brooke Army Medical Center trauma team examines a patient in the emergency department. BAMC received its Level I trauma center recertification from the American College of Surgeons June 26. (U.S. Army photo b More
Jeanette Naschke’s vehicle after the accident May 2015, which severely injured her. Naschke’s injuries were extensive; she had severe lacerations, internal organ damage and multiple broken bones. She required m More
Army Col. Richard Evans, deputy commander for nursing, discusses the upcoming schedule for his "Suits to Scrubs" shift on the 6 East inpatient ward with Army 1st Lt. Courtney Elliott at Brooke Army Medical Cent More
Maj. (Dr.) R. Anderson, internal medicine physician, inserts acupuncture needles in Nelda Rodriguez's ears to relieve pain from her neck at Brooke Army Medical Center. (U.S. Army Photo by Maria Gallegos/Released)
The Collado family poses for a photo at San Antonio Military Medical Center, July 7, 2015. From left, Maria Hernandez, Alma Collado, 1-year-old Adriana, Army Maj. Jose Collado, Jose Jr., and 11-year-old Melissa More
Brooke Army Medical Center serves as the largest and most robust military healthcare organization within the Department of Defense. At the hub of our system for health is the San Antonio Military Medical Center More
After his last in a series of radiation treatments for T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (ALL) at San Antonio Military Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, U.S. Army Pfc. Gustavo Moreno looks for a place More
San Antonio Military Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Erin Hanlin and Dr. Jeremiah Johnson practice using an Ultrasound 3-D Simulator during the SIM Center open house July 2 More
Durham, N.C., native Christy Blankenship, a non-medical attendant (NMA), prepares medications for Sgt. Eric Osborne, a patient and Soldier with the Warrior Transition Brigade-National Capital Region who hails f More
(From left) Jack Winter; Pamela Jahelka, research physical therapist assistant, Military Performance Lab; and Nikhil Ananth pose for a photo after the students summarized their findings in the literature with a More
Army Col. (Dr.) Douglas Soderdahl, BAMC’s deputy commander for acute care, checks in with his longtime patient, Frank Samas, while Janet Schadee, urology and oncology clinical nurse, looks on in the Urology Dep More
Kathryn Joyce, nurse practitioner, asks Irene Fuentez for her symptoms at Westover Medical Home Aug. 18, 2015. (US Army Photo by Robert Shields/Released)
Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Evy Lacy, who currently serves as the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program manager at Southern Regional Medical Command speaks Aug. 26 at the Women’s Equality More
Fabrication Unit staff from the Center for the Intrepid are working from temporary transition space while the facilities second floor is renovated for expansion of the IDEO program. (US Army Photo/Released)
Air Force Capt. Kelly Lonergan, from SAMMC’s Inpatient Mental Health Unit, presents findings from her study on the “Use of Pet Therapy in an Inpatient Behavioral Health Setting” at the TriService Nursing Resear More
Physical therapy technician Troy Hopkins assists retired Maj. Gen. William L. Moore Jr. at the Center for the Intrepid, Brooke Army Medical Center’s outpatient rehabilitation facility on Joint Base San Antonio- More
BAMC Commander Col. Evan Renz and Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia present the Commander’s trophy to representatives from the Neurology Clinic for their contributions to patient satisfaction during a ceremony at More
Texas Governor Greg Abbott pins the Texas Purple Heart on Spc. James Burkett during a ceremony Sept. 24, 2015, at the Warrior and Family Support Center’s Purple Heart Garden. Burkett was one of four Texas Natio More
Col. Evan Renz, Brooke Army Medical Center commander, pins the Legion of Merit medal on Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia Oct. 6 for exceptionally meritorious service while serving as the command sergeant major a More
Leville Crowther, physical therapy assistant, explains shoulder mechanics to Kathryn Harris and her daughter, Robbie Harris, Oct. 16, 2015. Kathryn Harris suffered two strokes last spring, but has made great st More
San Antonio Spurs players served lunch at the Warrior and Family Support Center Oct. 21. The team visited with warriors, family members and staff, and signed autographs before heading over to the Center for the More
Capt. Kelly Elmlinger, an Army nurse, checks on patient Papa Ndiaye while Army Spc. Jeremy Allred looks on in the 4 West inpatient ward at San Antonio Military Medical Center, Oct. 23, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by More
Gen. Mark A. Milley, chief of staff of the Army, visits with wounded service members during a town hall-style meeting at the Center for the Intrepid Nov. 4. (U.S. Army photo by Robert T. Shields/Released)
Army Sgt. Jeffery Long learns to control his horse Nov. 10 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Equestrian Center. Equine Assisted Therapy is one of several activities available to service members rec More
Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Goldenstein practice rides Nov. 17 at the Brooke Army Medical Center Warrior Transition Battalion. The dedicated rider uses works out inside when there is inclement weather outside.
Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Col. Evan Renz visits the new Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Program conference room during a visit to 7W. (U.S. Army photo by Robert T. Shields/Released)
Air Force 1st Lt. Tomas Pasvogel, a clinical nurse, speaks with (from left) Col. Douglas Soderdahl, deputy commander for surgical services, Col. Richard Evans, deputy chief, Army Nurse Corps, and BAMC Commander More
San Antonio Military Medical Center’s first baby of the New Year was born at 6:24 a.m. Jan. 1 to Air Force Capt. Tiffany Prochaska, clinical nurse here, and Richard Prochaska III. Baby Evelyn weighed 9 pounds 2 More
Air Force Maj. Nicholas Carr, a neonatologist, takes a break from his paternity leave to give Air Force Staff Sgt. Keri Sorsby a sleep sack for her newborn Isabella in the post-partum unit at San Antonio Milita More
Samuel Swofford and Raquelle Bennett read their essays during the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Black History Month commemoration Feb. 10 at the Fort Sam Houston Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Lori Newm More
San Antonio Military Medical Center was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a “Silver Certified Sleep Leader,” for their commitment to best practices and education o More
The recent renovation of San Antonio Military Medical Center’s 4 West ward involved the removal of excess signage, repair and repainting of walls, and the installation of an 84-inch digital screen across from t More
Volunteer Joyce Earnest assists San Juana Hernandez and Nayeli Perez in the 2T intensive care unit at San Antonio Military Medical Center. Earnest is one of about 425 volunteers serving throughout the hospital More
Army Pfc. Cole Blancett, physical therapy assistant, helps Douglas Biala stretch during a physical therapy appointment March 6 at the CPT Jennifer M. Moreno Primary Care Clinic. Two physical therapists and two More
Shayvonna Taylor, certified nursing assistant, and Army Spc. Yanine Pedrazas Terrazas, licensed vocational nurse, place yellow socks on a patient who is at high risk for falling March 24 at San Antonio Military More
(From left) Col. Evan M. Renz, Maj. Gen. Barbara R. Holcomb and Col. (P) Jeffrey J. Johnson participate in the Brooke Army Medical Center change of command ceremony at San Antonio Military Medical Center, April More
Master Sgt. John Beall, Carolyn Putnam, Dr. Gregg Anders and Col. Mark Swofford, deputy commanding officer, cut the cake to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the “New BAMC” building April 13 in the San Antonio More
Bill Kleinedler bends steel for the “Wind Song” sculpture, which will hang in the newly renovated dining room at Brooke Army Medical Center. (Courtesy U.S. Army photo/Released)
Army Col. Jennifer Bedick, Brooke Army Medical Center chief nursing officer, and BAMC Command Sgt. Maj. Albert Crews present Monika Korra (center) a token of appreciation for speaking at the Sexual Assault Awar More
Kim Waller, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Army Wellness Center director, and Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Col. Jeffrey Johnson cut the ribbon to officially open Army Wellness Center April 29. (U.S. Army photo b More
Dr. Steven Rosenblatt speaks at the Holocaust Remembrance Day Observance at San Antonio Military Medical Center, May 2, 2016. Rosenblatt’s mother, Mathilide, was a Holocaust survivor who traveled across Europe More
Courtney Boyer, vice president of the BAMC Auxiliary, and Rachel Iffrig, golf tournament chair, present Inge Godfrey (center), BAMC Fisher House manager, a check for $56,000 at the BAMC Welfare Recognition Cere More
A group from Aloha Kitchen demonstrates traditional Hawaiian dance May 24 during the Brooke Army Medical Center Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration. (U.S. Army photo by Robert Shields/Released)
U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Richard Schobitz and Melissa Ramirez conduct a planning meeting for the next session of Brooke Army Medical Center’s Intensive Outpatient Program for Post-traumatic Stress Disor More
Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Army Col. Jeffrey Johnson presents the Congressional Gold Medal to retired Staff Sgt. Jose Diaz-Rivas for his service with the 65th Infantry Regiment as Diaz-Rivas’ wife and More
Brandy Jordan smiles as Donnabella the clown hands her a balloon animal at the 5th Annual Fisher House Kindertag event held in the Warrior Family Support Center's Freedom Park June 8. (U.S. Army photo by Robert More
Col. Rachel Lefebvre looks on as Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Col. Jeffrey Johnson makes a presentation to retired Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker during the graduation ceremony in downtown San Antonio, June 1 More
Lt. Col. Lee Freeman, Brooke Army Medical Center Troop Command commander, presents Army Capt. Matthew Reggio an Army Achievement Medal June 17 for his heroic actions to help save a man’s life at the Rambler Fit More
Sgt. Robyn Rothwell and her horse, Junior, took part in the promotion ceremony June 21 delivering gifts to Johnson family at the Warrior and Family Support Center Amphitheater. The inclusion of the horse in the More
The Department of Health Affairs launched a new patient satisfaction survey across the DoD called JOES, or the Joint Outpatient Experience Survey. This outpatient survey combines and standardizes the previous s More
Bridget Owens prepares to breastfeed her son James in the lactation room June 24 at Brooke Army Medical Center. (U.S. Army photo by Lori Newman/Released)
Retired Army Col. James Signaigo poses for a photo to show how the Army Public Health Nursing Health Promotion Department helped him lose 40 pounds and develop a healthy lifestyle. (Photo courtesy U.S. Army/Released)
(From left) David Zarate, Seth Methvin, Thao Ngo, Tam Nguyen, Hoang Nguyen, Stacy Phuong, Dr. Allison Chinn, Army Maj. Brad Cunningham, Abby Wilmes, Anjli Patel, and Kim Chau, were members of the Remote Area Me More
The Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care team celebrated the Chaplain Corps' 241st birthday by handing out free ice cream to patients and staff at Brooke Army Medical Center, July 29, 2016. (U.S. Army photo More
Youth volunteers display their certificates of appreciation during a recognition ceremony at Brooke Army Medical Center, Aug. 2, 2016. A group of 76 teens volunteered a combined 5,800 hours at clinics and secti More
Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson addresses staff members Aug. 24 during a town hall meeting to provide his feedback and actions based on the results of the recent Command Climate More
Army Sgt. Dustin Belletty refills a prescription for Marcia Sierra-Williams Aug. 16 at the newly renovated Refill Pharmacy on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. (U.S. Army photo by Robert Shields/Released)
Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson provides opening remarks for the Women’s Equality Day event at BAMC, Aug. 26, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Robert T. Shields/Released)
Sgt. 1st Class Jose Perez and 1st Lt. Samuel Chase from Weed Army Community Hospital carry a simulated casualty during the Regional Health Command-Central (Provisional) 2016 Best Medic Competition at Camp Bulli More
Genie Hernandez, Brooke Army Medical Center pharmacy technician, ensures every single prescription pill is accounted for at the Main Pharmacy in BAMC, July 6, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Robert Shields)
In September, the Akeroyd Blood Donor Center received a new blood mobile. The new state-of-the-art mobile will be used by the donor center to reach out to the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, per More
Animal Care Specialist Staff Sgt. Devon Modrak, Veterinarian Capt. Daniela Roberts and Animal Care Specialist Robyn Rothwell, speak to a packed room of Cole High School Students during the school's career day O More
A traditional Mariachi band performs during the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Oct. 14 in the Brooke Army Medical Center, Medical Mall. (U.S. Army photo by Robert Shields/Released)
The British Army Medical Services Rugby Team stopped by Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas to visit on October 14. The team attended the Hispanic Heritage Day ceremony in the medical mall and t More
Air Force Officer Candidate Brandy Williams talks with Jimmie Locke during his appointment in the Internal Medicine clinic Oct. 19, 2016. Williams is a Physician Assistant student in Phase 2 of the Interservice More
Brooke Army Medical Center Commanding General Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson addresses the crowd Nov. 4 during the Brooke Army Medical Center Veterans Day Celebration. (U.S. Army photo by Robert Shields/Released)
U.S. Army Retired 1st Sgt. Pete Carrion, Army JROTC instructor at Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, Texas, offers shooting tips to Staff Sgt. Tiffany Rodriguez-Rexroad, Bravo Company, Warrior Transitio More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew Borgman discuss wireless transmission of CPR using a mannequin simulator during his November 16 visit to Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houst More
Staff Sgt. Karolyn King, squad leader; Staff Sgt. Ron Jimenez, platoon sergeant and Olga Ledford, nurse case manager meet with Sgt. 1st Class Joe Rincon Dec. 1 at the Warrior Transition Battalion. Triad of Care More
Lillian Sun, Amaya Mali and Sophie Rosenberg, students with the Westlake Robotics Club, display a few of their donated IV pole “lilypads” with the help of Army Col. Elizabeth Murray and Air Force Master Sgt. Se More
Lt. Gen. Nadja West, Army Surgeon General, experiments with the Bronchoscope simulator with the assistance of Lt. Col. Matthew Borgman during her visit to Brooke Army Medical Center, Dec. 14, 2016. This was Wes More
Shawna Jones, oncology patient, shows Army Capt. (Dr.) Joshua Fenderson, her primary oncologist, her fingernails during her appointment Dec. 21 at Brooke Army Medical Center. Jones appreciates that she can ask More
U.S. Army Sgt. Tiffany Curtis, 7210 Medical Support Unit, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and husband Justin Curtis, are the proud parents of the first baby born at Brooke Army Medical Center, Jan. 1, 2017. Lexy Curti More
Staff Sgt. Alfredo Herrera Jr., noncommissioned officer in charge of 2 East, works with Jenedra Curry, registered nurse on 2 East, to set up an Intravenous drip for a patient. Brooke Army Medical Center launche More
Guest speaker Dr. Isaac Hampton, command historian at U.S. Army South, talks about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during Brooke Army Medical Center's MLK observation in the Medical Mall Jan. 18. (U. S. More
Christopher Ebner, occupational therapist, exercises Kelsey Ward’s arm Jan. 20, 2017 at the Center for the Intrepid. Ward’s arm was severed when a guardrail pierced the passenger-side window of her SUV in a car More
The guest speakers for the Center for the Intrepid 10th anniversary celebration line the stage Jan. 27 at Brooke Army Medical Center. (From Left) Arnold Fisher, honorary chairman, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund; B More
Several medical items from the past are on display during the Brooke Army Medical Center 116th Army Nurse Corps birthday celebration Feb. 2 in the auditorium. (U.S. Army courtesy photo by James Camillocci /Released)
Brooke Army Medical Center kicks off the 2017 National Hospital Organ Donation Campaign with hundreds of balloons released to commemorate the day at the medical center Feb. 14. Seventeen of those were dedicate More
Rev. Dr. Robert Jemerson, retired Air Force chaplain, speaks at the Brooke Army Medical Center African American Black History Month observance Feb. 21 in the Medical Mall. (U.S. Army photo by Robert Shields/Released)
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson, Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general, presents the Purple Heart medal to Sgt. 1st Class Charles Graham during a ceremony at the Warrior and Family Support Center March 3. Gr More
Quashonda Cain and Janaine Briggs fix Proud Parent meal trays March 14, 2017. Each tray features a lavender flowered place mat, lavender napkin and a card for the new parents. The food is delivered fresh and ho More
Senior Airman Tiffany Hall and 1st Lt. Cherifa Koroma from 3W assess a mock patient at the universal protocol station during the Patient Safety Gauntlet Competition March 14. This was one of many events that to More
Command Sgt. Maj. Diamond D. Hough addresses the audience during BAMC's Change of Responsibility ceremony at the Warrior and Family Support Center Freedom Park Amphitheater March 17. (U. S. Army photo by Robert More
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson, Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general, addresses the audience March 21, 2017 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Women’s History Month commemoration at the histori More
Narciso Sorio, certified occupational therapy assistant, performs soft tissue mobilization techniques on patient Irma Olivas in the BAMC Outpatient Occupational Therapy Clinic March 23. OT’s use these specializ More
Varda Ratner speaks during the Brooke Army Medical Center Days of Remembrance Observance April 25 about her parents, Nathan and Ilona Haendel, who survived the Holocaust. (U.S. Army photo by Robert Shields)
Airman 1st Class Chayanin Noramuttha discusses his poster about noise reduction on an inpatient surgical unit with Sandra Witthauer and Julia Woodul May 10 as part of the Brooke Army Medical Center Nurses Week More
The Marrero’s stand outside their home at Fort Knox, Kentucky in May 2017. (Left to right: Yair, Silvana, Marcela, Mckaila, Maritza, Marrero, Manuel II (front) Haleigh, Kyleigh. (Photo courtesy Sgt. 1st Class M More
Army Capt. (Dr.) Clayton Lewis, general surgery, looks at the tag describing the patients’ simulated injuries as part of a no-notice mass casualty exercise May 31 at Brooke Army Medical Center. The MASCAL exerc More