William Beaumont Army Medical Center

08/29/2025

Phase II enlisted students from the Medical Readiness Battalion, Student Detachment, WBAMC, conducted water training this week, building confidence in the water and getting a full body workout. Familiarity with water environments reduces fear and panic in stressful situations. Confidence in the water translates to better decision-making and improved survival rates. Water training is an excellent form of full-body exercise that improves cardiovascular fitness, strength, and endurance. Great job to all Soldiers!

08/29/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to Spc. Owusu Ampratwum on graduating from the Medical Laboratory Technician Phase II course today! 🎉

Since enlisting in February 2024, this New Jersey native has dedicated himself to mastering the critical skills needed to support Army Medicine. Spc. Ampratwum is proudly assigned to the 311th Field Hospital and has been hard at work during this advanced training.

His coursework included intensive study of culture morphology references, gaining expertise in identifying bacterial species. He's spent hours working with blood agar plates inside the biological safety cabinet, and skillfully using a microscope to perform Gram stain analysis – all to study bacterial characteristics in detail.

Spc. Ampratwum's skills are essential for diagnosing illnesses, tracking disease outbreaks, and ultimately contributing to Army Medicine and Army Readiness. His hard work directly impacts the health and well-being of our Soldiers.

We're incredibly proud of your dedication and accomplishments, Spc. Ampratwum! We know you'll make a fantastic addition to the medical team at the 311th Field Hospital.

08/29/2025

The Beaumont Fellowship and Mentorship Program held their annual Health Extravaganza on Aug. 28, in the hospital's clinical assembly room. The theme this year was focused on mental health and how to deal with life’s stressors. The guest speaker was Maj. Dawn Dubay and her and her team did a wonderful job of providing interactive activities that allowed the audience to practice some of those coping skills in real time.

At the end of the event, there was a raffle drawing for some “self-care” themed baskets, a token of appreciation from BFMP leadership to participants, for showing up and partaking in the activities. The winners were 1st Sgt. Adam Henderson (A Co) and Maj. Rebecca Johnson.

08/29/2025

Notice to all patients!

Our pharmacy locations will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the federal holiday.

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08/29/2025

The Fort Bliss Partners in Education program fosters relationships between military units and El Paso schools in an effort to support students reach their educational goals.

Deputy Commanding General for Operations, 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss, Brig. Gen. Rory A. Crooks, Commander of the 2nd Engineer Battalion, Lt. Col. Stephen Schuyler and Fort Bliss School Liaison, Simone Hendricks spoke to Fort Bliss Garrison Public Affairs' Crista Mack to discuss how this program benefits both scholars and Soldiers.

(U.S. Army video by Crista V. Mack, Fort Bliss Garrison Public Affairs)

08/26/2025

Contact the Army Public Health office at 915-742-1343 to inquire about PrEP. Anyone interested in using PrEP can self-refer by calling the Infectious Disease Clinic at 915-569-4067.

08/22/2025

BOSS Program Administrator Patricia “Jay” Skillern spoke with Fort Bliss Garrison Public Affair’s Crista Mack to discuss how BOSS is essential to the Army’s mission to fight and win our nation’s wars.

08/21/2025

Are you 18 yrs old and over, and are a military dependent or retiree? Do you have 8 months to spare to train?

Then sign up to take on this FREE Dental Assistant course!

Yes, that's right, we said FREE!!

Simply attend one of the four mandatory briefings and you are IN!

🦷 Free Dental Assistance Training Program for Military Members in the El Paso & Ft. Bliss area!

Are you a military member looking to gain hands-on experience in dental care? The American Red Cross is offering a FREE, intensive 8-month Dental Assistance Training Program running from September through May.

This comprehensive program provides the skills and real-world experience needed to volunteer as a dental assistant.

📅 Mandatory Info Sessions – Choose One:
- Monday, August 25 | 10–11 AM or 2–3 PM
- Tuesday, August 26 | 10–11 AM or 2–3 PM
📍 Location: Family Resilience Center
- Address: 250 Club Rd., Fort Bliss, Texas 79906

Please note: Late arrivals will not be accepted once the session has started. Priority will be given to spouses of active-duty military personnel, but dependents (18 and over) and military Retiree ID card holders can also apply.

Don’t miss this opportunity to build valuable skills, serve your community, and explore a path in healthcare!

08/21/2025

Thank you for joining us! What do you want to talk about today regarding your patient experience?

08/20/2025

Will we see you tomorrow?

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Iron Soldiers and Families,
William Beaumont Army Medical Center invites you to "Coffee with the Commander" at 10:30 AM on August 21st in the Clinical Assembly Room, located on the first floor of the WBAMC Administration Building. All beneficiaries are welcome and encouraged to attend. "Coffee with the Commander," aka the Patient and Family Partnership Council, is an opportunity for the patients who use the hospital facilities to provide direct feedback on how to improve the patient experience.

Council discussions have improved the WBAMC services in many areas such as dining facility changes, bone marrow donation opportunities, flu vaccine campaigns, and even a parking lot shuttle service that improved accessibility across the medical center campus.

Come and be a part of the discussion!

08/19/2025

Is there a physician you want to nominate for an award?

The U.S. Army Surgeon General’s annual Physician Recognition Award (PRA) recognizes an Army Physician who has made significant contributions to military medicine. Recipients will be funded to receive their awards at the Joint Graduate Medical Education (GME) Selection Board and will be personally recognized by the Surgeon General.

Click on the link in Army Medicine's post to send in your nominations!

Do you know an outstanding Doctor?
Someone who goes above and beyond on a daily basis?
Someone who deserves credit and recognition?
Then here’s the chance to recognize that outstanding medical professional…..

The U.S. Army Surgeon General’s annual Physician Recognition Award (PRA) recognizes an Army Physician who has made significant contributions to military medicine. Recipients will be funded to receive their awards at the Joint Graduate Medical Education (GME) Selection Board and will be personally recognized by the Surgeon General.

But hurry! Nominations must be submitted NLT 22 August 2025.

See ALARACT message 078/2025 at the following link for further details…...

https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031660

08/19/2025

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