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In an effort to preserve staffing and resources in the midst of the pandemic, the Brooke Army Medical Center has announced it will transfer new pediatric patients needing inpatient care to local children’s hospitals at this time.

MSK IPU opens at Moreno Clinic Photo By Daniel J. Calderón | Air Force Col. Patrick Osborn, Deputy Commander for Surgical Services at Brooke Army...... read moreread more Photo By Daniel J. Calderón | Air Force Col. Patrick Osborn, Deputy Commander for Surgical Services at Brooke Army Medical Center; Air Force Maj. Gen John DeGoes, the Chief Executive Officer for the San Antonio Military Health S...

With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the nation, Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas is bracing for the impact of the coming winter months as colder weather drives people indoors where the virus is more likely to spread. Equipped with lessons learned, BAMC is preparing to shift resources and personnel to ensure hospital readiness in the event of a patient increase. On the preventive front, leaders continue to underscore the importance of safety measures such as hand washing, face...

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