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NOVEMBER 2016 Appreciation Day for Military Retirees INSIDE THIS ISSUE ... 4 Donor Center on Wheels BAMC FOCUS Akeroyd Donor Center takes ownership of NOVEMBER 2016 new blood mobile BG Jeffrey Johnson 5 Regenerative Medicine Commander USAISR joins efforts to develop clinical/ CSM Albert Crews research stem cells Command Sergeant Major Dewey Mitchell 6 Lessons Learned Chief, Communications ‘Case Records of the JTS’ launched during Division CCC Symposium Lori Newman 8 Joint Endeavor Editor BAMC Focus is an authorized publication for The organized chaos of medical members of Brooke Army Medical Center services and rugby and Southern Regional Medical Command, published under the authority of AR 360-1. Contents are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by the U.S. Government, Depart- 10 Celebrating Culture ment of Defense, Department of the Army, or Brooke Army Medical Center. Hispanic culture, diversity celebrated during heritage month commemoration BAMC Focus is published monthly by the Communications Division, 3551 Roger Brooke 12 Mentoring Youth Drive, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. Questions, comments or submissions for BAMC Troop Command Soldiers BAMC Focus should be directed to the editor at 210-916-5166 or by email to help guide students at career fair [email protected]. Deadline for submission is six business days 13 Taking Care of Retirees before the first of the month. We reserve the right to edit submissions selected for Military Retiree Appreciation Day publication. held at BAMC this year 14 Other Happenings See photos from other events happening throughout BAMC 15 Smoke Out Resources available to help kick the habit OUR COMMITMENT Jeffrey J. Johnson, M.D. Brigadier General, U.S. Army Commanding General BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER Team BAMC, COMMANDING OFFICER Veterans Day is the time to remember and honor military members, past and present, for the sacrifices made and services voluntarily given to ensure the United States ofAmerica citizens BG Jeffrey J. Johnson POC: Ms. Carolyn Putnam remain free. There will be many events around the city and surrounding communities to honor (210)916-4100 Veterans such as a Veterans Day Parade, a wreath-laying ceremony at the Alamo, and free meals or shopping discounts for Veterans to say “thank you” for your military service. COMMAND SERGEANT Whether you attend a celebratory event or spend quiet time at home, hazards exist and should MAJOR be considered. Conducting a risk assessment to identify the hazards and possible alternatives to CSM Albert Crews avoid and/or eliminate the hazard is strongly recommended. If traveling, even a short distance, is POC: SGT Karrie Prescott (210)916-5061 in your plans, I encourage each of you to drive carefully and get home safely. Let’s set our goal to make this holiday weekend be the third year in a row with zero reported vehicle accidents. This Veterans Day, take the time to show your appreciation to the men and women who have served and who are currently serving this great country. A small gesture can go a long way – say thank you for your service, volunteer at an event focused on helping Veterans or visit a Veteran at your local hospital on a holiday or weekend. CSM Crews and I are proud to be a part of this outstanding team. Thank you for your continued contributions and dedication to the BAMC Mission and Vision. I wish each of you a safe and enjoyable Veterans Day holiday. A Team Of Teams ... Creating Tomorrow’s Today JEFFREY J. JOHNSON Brigadier General, U.S. Army Commanding General NOV 2016 3 Akeroyd Donor Center takes ownership of new blood mobile By Mark Salcedo ASBP Blood Donor Recruiter Brooke Army Medical Center stands as a leader in meeting and supporting the healthcare needs of the Joint Base San An- tonio military community and the city of San Antonio. It serves as one of two Level I Trauma Centers for the region, the only U.S. Department of Defense burn center, and the only DOD bone marrow transplant center. With these services the need for blood and blood products is high. In order to improve the blood supply for patients at Brooke Army Medical Center and to meet the requirements of the Army Blood Program, the Akeroyd Blood Do- nor Center at BAMC began working with staff at Regional Heath Command-Central transportation section to obtain a new mo- bile blood unit. In September, the Akeroyd Blood Donor Center received a new blood mobile. The new state-of-the-art Nearly a year and a half later, the donor mobile will be used by the donor center to reach out to the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston center took possession of its new blood permanent party population to collect plasma for the freeze-dried plasma program. (Photo by Mark Salcedo) mobile in September. The fully contained, state-of-the-art ve- “It will take a couple more months for duce the battlefield requirements. Reduc- hicle has four slide-out sections that allow the blood mobile to be fully operational,” ing this requirement means the freeze-dried expansion of the interior work area to en- said Army Maj. Jennifer Marin, deputy di- product can be deployed further forward sure maximum comfort for blood donors rector for Blood Services at Brooke Army than fresh frozen plasma. and staff while efficiently utilizing the Medical Center. “But once validated and “The blood donated during our mobile work space. all the instrumentation is on board, the drives will be used support the Army Blood Three private interview areas and six primary role of the new mobile blood unit Program’s missions and for patients at reclining donor chairs — each with a per- will be to reach out to the permanent party BAMC,” said Army Staff Sgt. Amy Klug, sonal flip-down DVD player and wireless population to collect plasma for the freeze- non-commissioned officer in charge of the headphones — provide donors with maxi- dried plasma program.” Akeroyd Blood Donor Center. “We are mum comfort during their blood donation. According to Marin, the team is hoping planning to collect approximately 15-20 Additionally, two quiet generators power to increase the plasma donor population by units of donated plasma each week.” the vehicle during mobile operations. The bringing the collection process directly to For more information or questions about blood mobile also has an automatic hydrau- the donors instead of requiring them come how you can help, please call the ASBP lic leveling system which will be critical to to the donor center. blood donor recruiter for the Akeroyd the proper operation of automated blood Unlike fresh frozen plasma which is re- Blood Donor Center directly at 210-295- collection systems once installed. quired to be stored at negative 18 degrees 4655 or 210-295-4989. The center is open The Akeroyd Blood Donor Center is Celsius, freeze-dried plasma does not re- from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through committed to increasing the supply of quire refrigeration or dry ice, making it eas- Friday. It is located at B1240 Harney Road, blood in JBSA-Fort Sam Houston area and ier to transport in theater. Because there is behind Budge Dental Clinic on Fort Sam keeping donated blood inside the military’s no refrigeration or electrical requirements, Houston. healthcare system. switching to freeze-dried plasma will re- For more information visit us on the web: 4 www.bamc.amedd.army.mil NOV 2016 www.facebook.com/BrookeArmyMedicalCenter USAISR joins effort to develop clinical/research stem cells By Steven Galvan USAISR Public Affairs The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Re- search is among four organizations led by a nonprofit institute in San Antonio conduct- ing research to develop the ability to man- ufacture stem cells for clinical and research use. The San Antonio-based biotechnology company, BioBridge Global, along with the USAISR, StemBioSys also from San Antonio and Maryland-based Rooster Bio Inc., have been awarded a $7.8 million con- tract from the Medical Technology Enter- prise Consortium to conduct the research. James A. Bynum, Ph.D., will be the pri- mary investigator and lead the efforts at the Coagulation and Blood Research Task Area at the USAISR. “At the completion of this project, the James A. Bynum, Ph.D., is the primary investigator and leads the efforts at the Coagulation and Blood tangible products will include almost every Research Task Area at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research to develop the ability to manufac- ture stem cells for clinical and research use. (Photo by Steven Galvan) component needed to enable end users to develop new clinic-ready medical prod- ucts based on mesenchymal stem cells—all peutic approach in which damaged tissues The Medical Technology Enterprise scaled to industrial levels,” Bynum said. and organ systems are not just repaired, Consortium is a group of industry, academ- According to a BioBridge Global press but completely regenerated,” Bynum said. ic and other entities organized and operated release, mesenchymal stem cells derived “Stem cells have the capacity to revolution- through Applied Technologies Internation- from human bone marrow are the most ize the therapeutic approach and degree of al (ATI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation widely used type of stem cell in both re- recovery for warfighters both on and off the based in North Charleston, South Caroli- search and clinical settings. Researchers battlefield.” na. Its relationship with the USAMRMC in the growing field of regenerative med- The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Re- is based on a prototype Other Transaction icine have difficulty acquiring mesenchy- search, a subordinate organization of the Agreement. mal stem cells in significant volumes while U.S.