Brooke Army Medical Center

• Founding Date: Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) traces its origins to 1879, when the first post hospital was constructed at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. • Namesake: It was named in honor of Brigadier General Roger Brooke, a distinguished Army physician who was influential in the development of military medicine. • Flagship of Army Medicine: BAMC is considered the flagship of Army Medicine and is the largest military medical facility in the Department of Defense. • Burn Center Excellence: The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center, located at BAMC, is world-renowned for treating military and civilian burn victims, especially those from combat zones. • Level I Trauma Center: BAMC is the only Level I Trauma Center in the Department of Defense, providing the highest level of trauma care to military personnel and civilians in the region. • Integration with Air Force: In 2011, BAMC became part of the San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) through the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, combining Army and Air Force medical operations under one roof. • Global War on Terrorism: During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, BAMC played a crucial role in caring for thousands of wounded warriors, including those with complex polytrauma injuries. • Medical Innovations: BAMC has pioneered advances in trauma medicine, prosthetics, and rehabilitation, influencing both military and civilian healthcare practices. • Presidential Patients: President Dwight D. Eisenhower was treated at Brooke Army Medical Center in 1952 following a heart attack during his campaign for the presidency. • Education and Research: BAMC is a teaching hospital, affiliated with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and other institutions, training military and civilian healthcare professionals and conducting cutting-edge research.