STRAC

06/24/2025

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce BoundTree Medical as a proud sponsor of the 2025 National Whole Blood Summit!

BoundTree is committed to empowering first responders and healthcare teams with the tools they need to save lives. Supporting this summit reflects their dedication to advancing prehospital care and improving trauma outcomes across the nation. 🩸

✨ Interested in becoming a sponsor? We’re still accepting sponsorship applications — contact us at info@strac.org to learn more!

06/17/2025

🚨 We’re proud to welcome H-E-B as a sponsor for the 2025 Emergency Healthcare Systems Conference! 💙 For over 115 years, H-E-B has contributed to worthy causes throughout Texas and Mexico—and continues to support our communities stronger than ever.

To help them continue that tradition, we encourage all our supporters to visit their nearest H-E-B store!

Sponsorships and vendor spaces are still available—email info@strac.org to get involved! 🩺🤝

05/28/2025

🚨 Seats Still Available! 🚨
Don’t miss out on our Pre-Conference Simulation Classes on July 15, 2025 at the Henry B. González Convention Center!

🫁 Respiratory Simulation | 8AM – 4PM
🔹 Hands-on simulation & ventilator instruction

👶 Perinatal/Maternal Simulation | 8AM – 12PM
👧 Crashing Kids: Pediatric Trauma Simulation | 1PM – 4PM

These engaging, real-world simulation courses are perfect for clinical professionals looking to sharpen skills before the main conference kicks off!

📍Held in conjunction with the
Emergency Healthcare Systems Conference – July 16–17
🔗 Register now at strac.org/conference or scan the QR code on the flyer!

05/27/2025

🩸 Spots Still Available! ⛽
Our Lucky Draw Blood Drive is coming up Friday, June 6 | 8AM–1PM at STRAC (7500 Hwy 90 W) — and we still have open appointment slots!

💳 All donors receive a Valero gas card valued between $10 and $150 — everyone walks away a winner!

📲 Use the QR code on the flyer to schedule your appointment now!

Don’t miss your chance to fuel up and save lives! ❤️

05/20/2025

📅 Explore the Full Agenda for the 2025 National Whole Blood Summit!

Join us on Tuesday, July 15 in San Antonio, TX for a day packed with groundbreaking discussions and real-world innovations in whole blood use across trauma, EMS, military, and hospital systems.

🗂️ Summit Highlights Include:
🔹 Prehospital Blood Innovations
🔹 Economics of Whole Blood
🔹 Cross-Environment Clinical Applications (OB, burns, pediatrics & more)
🔹 Disaster Preparedness & Blood Supply Resilience

🕗 Starts at 8:00 AM | Ends at 5:00 PM
📍 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

💻 View the full agenda & register now at: www.strac.org/summit

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05/20/2025

🚨 Don’t miss our opening panel at the 2025 National Whole Blood Summit: Prehospital Blood

🧪 Dive into evolving prehospital transfusion practices, AABB standards, and real-world updates from CO, PHBTC, and more.

🕘 9:00–10:30 AM

🎙️ Moderated by Dr. John Holcomb

✅ Featuring leaders from STBTC, UT Health, PHBTC, and EMS coalitions.

👉 Register at: strac.org/summit

05/19/2025

🚨 Keynote Spotlight: Chief Nim Kidd 🚨
Join us at the 2025 Emergency Healthcare Systems Conference on July 16–17 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX!
We're honored to welcome Chief W. Nim Kidd, Chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Vice Chancellor for Disaster and Emergency Services at The Texas A&M University System, as a Day 1 keynote speaker.
Chief Kidd will present:
"TDEM: H5N1 Response Across Texas"
Drawing from his extensive experience in emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, Chief Kidd will provide critical insights into Texas's coordinated efforts to address the H5N1 threat.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from one of the nation's leading emergency management experts.
📅 Conference Dates: July 16–17, 2025
📍 Location: Henry B. González Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
🔗 Register Now: www.strac.org/conference

05/15/2025

🚨 Community in Action! 🚨

Today, our STRAC team joined forces with incredible volunteers from local hospitals, Fire Departments, the U.S. Army, and U.S. Navy to deliver Stop the Bleed and Hands-Only CPR training to over 1,000 students at Canyon Middle School in New Braunfels! 💪🩸🫀

Together, we’re building a safer, more prepared community—one student at a time. Huge thanks to all the partners and volunteers who made this life-saving event a success! 🙌

05/14/2025

🔹 Join Us in San Antonio! 🔹
The 2025 Emergency Healthcare Systems Conference is happening July 16–17 at the Henry B. González Convention Center!
We're excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Shuford, Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, as one of our Day 1 Keynote Speakers. She’ll present:
“Clinical and Public Health Implications of H5N1”

🧠 From trauma to emergency response, stroke care to mental health, this conference offers transformative education for all scopes of practice.
📍 Network with top professionals
📚 Earn CE credits
🤝 Explore exhibitor booths
🎤 Hear from nationally recognized leaders like Dr. Shuford
📅 Save your spot now
🔗 www.strac.org/conference
📨 For details: info@strac.org

03/03/2025

On February 25, 2025, the Kendall County Commissioners Court recognized KC-EMS Medics Greg Smith and Alek Denton, along with Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Daniel White, for using whole blood to care for and transport a patient.

During the court session, Dr. Winckler, the patient’s son and Medical Director for San Antonio Fire and Ems, expressed gratitude to all, including the first to arrive on the scene—the bystanders who used a belt as a tourniquet and then Bergheim Fire for standardized tourniquets and care.

Upon the ambulance’s arrival, the patient was quickly loaded for transport, and Volunteer Firefighter White joined the medics on board to assist with patient care.

Providing whole blood in the pre-hospital setting can significantly improve patient outcomes, especially for those far from a trauma center or experiencing rapid deterioration. As Dr. Winckler stated, the first unit of whole blood on an ambulance did not occur until 2018, and only 40 counties in Texas carry whole blood. He thanked all personnel involved throughout the process, from on-scene to hospital care, stating it was “a complete group effort.”

Kendall County’s integration of whole blood in emergency response is a life-saving advancement in prehospital trauma care—minutes matter.

Thank you to Medics Smith and Denton for your dedication, and a special recognition to Firefighter Daniel White for his service as a volunteer firefighter. Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to all involved for your commitment to the citizens of Kendall County.

You can find the KCCC recognition at approximately 19:57 minutes.
https://youtu.be/56J7Fp7Z-r0?si=wFpP5Vg66CVnRjsB Kendall County EMS San Antonio Fire Department

02/14/2025

On January 30th, our STRAC team conducted an engaging Pediatric Simulation Course (Crashing Kids) at Val Verde Regional Medical Center in Del Rio, TX. 🏥

This hands-on course provided participants with critical skills to respond effectively to pediatric emergencies, enhancing their confidence and preparedness for high-stakes situations.

💡 Want to join us?
We are thrilled to announce that this simulation course will also be offered during our STRAC Pre-Conference on July 15, 2025, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

🎯 Register now!
Click here to secure your spot https://strac.regfox.com/2025-regional-emergency-healthcare-systems-conference

07/09/2024

🚨 Exciting Announcement! 🚨

Join us for the upcoming Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) Course at Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council on October 29-30, 2024! 📅 This is your chance to enhance your injury severity scoring skills and learn from the best in the field. Whether you're a healthcare professional, first responder, or researcher, this course is essential for mastering the AIS system. 💪

🗓️ Date: October 29-30, 2024
📍 Location: Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC)
7500 U.S. Hwy 90 West, AT&T Building, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78227

The Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS©) incorporates current medical terminology providing an internationally accepted tool for ranking injury severity. AIS is an anatomically based, consensus derived, global severity scoring system that classifies an individual injury by body region according to its relative severity on a 6 point scale (1=minor and 6=maximal). AIS is the basis for the Injury Severity Score (ISS) calculation of the multiply injured patient. The AIS© 2005 Update 2008 and AIS© 2015 is protected by copyright, and both individual use and site licenses can be purchased.

🔗 Register Now: https://strac.regfox.com/2024-ais-course

Why Attend?
✅ Comprehensive training on AIS
✅ Expert instructors
✅ Interactive learning sessions
✅ Certificate upon completion
✅ Includes 2-day course, materials, and catered lunches

STRAC Point of Contact:
Genevieve Guerrero, MBA
📧 Genevieve.Guerrero@STRAC.org

Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your career and improve patient care. Register today and secure your spot! 🚑📈

Online registration for 2024 AIS Course.