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class="span12"><h1>BAMC provides medical support to hurricane evacuees</h1><p
class="small">By BAMC Public Affairs<span>September 1, 2017</span></p> <section
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class='article-body'>JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- Brooke Army Medical Center is providing medical care to evacuees of Hurricane Harvey, which triggered devastating flooding across southeastern Texas and displaced thousands of residents.<br
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BAMC has received a total of 10 patients. Six remain hospitalized. Three were treated and released and one was transferred upon request to be closer to family.<br
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&quot;Our hearts go out to every family who has been affected by this natural disaster,&quot; said BAMC Commander Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson. &quot;We are humbled and proud to do our part in this time of need.&quot;<br
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The State of Texas requested and received permission from the Department of Defense for BAMC to treat civilian patients affected by the natural disaster. This support will not interrupt BAMC&#039;s mission as one of two Level 1 Trauma Centers within San Antonio, and the sole Level I center within the Department of Defense. <br
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BAMC stands ready to aid the community, Johnson said.<br
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&quot;We have a long and close relationship with the first responders of San Antonio, the surrounding 22 counties and the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council when it comes to trauma and healthcare,&quot; Johnson said. &quot;We are more than ready to aid displaced residents who need immediate medical attention.&quot;</p></div><div
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