Rescue Team

Regional Rescue Teams Emergency Medical Task Force One State. One Team. Responding to disasters of all sizes Swiftwater Our region has some of the most

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Infection Control

Regional Infection Control Officer Program RICO The Regional Infection Control Officer (RICO) Program is a co-operative approach to addressing the essential infection control and prevention

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COVID-19

COVID-19 Resources Public Health Contacts Within Bexar County: Metro Health Phone: 210-207-8876 Site: San Antonio/Bexar County Public Health Outside Bexar County: DSHS Phone: 210-949-2121 Site:

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EMS Workforce

EMS Workforce To support the growing opportunities in the field of EMS, the Texas Legislature is providing $21.7 million to distribute towards funding EMS recruitment,

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MEDCOM

MEDCOM MEDCOM serves as the central hub of the South Texas region, providing essential communication and coordination services. Our dedicated MEDCOM division operates 24/7, staffed

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Injury Prevention

Injury Prevention The STRAC Regional Injury Prevention Committee convenes to foster an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere among diverse disciplines. Our primary goal is to create

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ED Operations

Emergency Department Operations ED Operations The STRAC Regional Emergency Department Operations (ED Ops) committee is charged with overseeing all aspects of the clinical and operational

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Prehospital

EMS Prehospital Care To provide a collegial environment conducive to collaboration and coordination through open discussions between providers and stakeholders of issues, concerns, and ideas

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Blood

Regional Whole Blood Program https://youtu.be/y0-DuRapugM The STRAC Regional Whole Blood Program is a consortium of multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional members. Members include South Texas Blood and Tissue

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Stroke

Stroke Regional Stroke System The Regional Stroke Systems Committee is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Regional Stroke System of Care within the STRAC

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Our Committees

The Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) is designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to develop, implement and maintain the regional trauma and emergency healthcare system for the 22 counties in Trauma Service Area – P (TSA-P).

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