STRAC

03/17/2026

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT – DAY 2 KEYNOTE 🚨

We are honored to welcome Dr. Thom Mayer, MD as the Day 2 Keynote Speaker for this year’s Emergency Healthcare Systems Conference!

Dr. Mayer is a nationally recognized leader in emergency medicine, crisis leadership, and high-performance teamwork. As the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association and a seasoned emergency physician, he has led through some of the most complex crises—from the Pentagon response on 9/11 to national healthcare challenges—bringing real-world insight into leadership, innovation, and resilience.

His keynote will deliver powerful lessons on:
✔️ Leading in high-stakes environments
✔️ Building trust-driven teams
✔️ Turning crisis into innovation and performance

This is a session you do NOT want to miss.

🔥 BONUS: Early Bird Pricing EXTENDED!
Take advantage of discounted registration now through April 15th.

🎟️ Secure your spot today and be part of one of the premier emergency healthcare events of the year.

12/18/2025

🚨 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🚨

We’re proud to welcome Peterson Health back as a returning sponsor for the 2026 Emergency Healthcare Systems Conference!

Peterson Health is a nonprofit, independent healthcare system serving the Texas Hill Country with a strong commitment to world-class, patient-centered care close to home. With comprehensive services that include emergency care, critical care, surgical services, heart and vascular care, and more, Peterson Health plays a vital role in strengthening emergency healthcare and improving outcomes for the communities they serve.

We’re honored to partner again with an organization that shares our mission of advancing emergency healthcare systems and supporting the professionals who deliver lifesaving care every day.

👉 Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor for EHSC 2026?
📧 Contact us at Education@strac.org

12/10/2025

🚨 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ALERT! 🚨

We’re thrilled to welcome Pulsara BACK as a returning sponsor for the 2026 Emergency Healthcare Systems Conference! 🙌🚑

Pulsara is transforming emergency care with its secure, real-time communication platform that connects EMS, hospitals, trauma teams, and emergency operations on a single patient channel — when seconds truly matter. From live video and instant alerts to seamless data sharing, Pulsara is redefining how emergency teams coordinate care and save lives.

Having Pulsara return as a sponsor is a powerful testament to their commitment to innovation, speed, and better patient outcomes — and we’re proud to partner with a company that continues to lead the future of emergency communication.

🔥 Want your brand showcased alongside leaders like Pulsara?
📩 Sponsorship & exhibitor inquiries: Education@strac.org

12/10/2025

🩸 BIG NEWS: New Name, Same Mission! 🩸

The National Whole Blood Summit is now officially the National Blood Summit!

This change allows us to welcome even more participation from agencies and organizations that use a wide range of blood products to care for patients—while continuing our mission to improve trauma and transfusion outcomes nationwide.

📍 InterContinental Hotel – San Antonio River Walk
📅 Tuesday, July 21, 2026

✅ Registration is now OPEN!
🔗 Register here:
https://strac.regfox.com/2026-national-blood-summit

We can’t wait to see you in San Antonio!

11/18/2025

📣 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Emergency Healthcare Systems Conference!

📅 Get ready for two full days of high-impact education, networking, and system-level innovation in emergency healthcare — brought to you by Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC).

💥 Special Super Early Bird Pricing is available on ALL 2-day registrations only until January 1, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to save!

🔗 Click here to register and learn more:

https://www.strac.org/conference/

🚨 Why attend?

Two-day access to leading experts and cutting-edge topics

Continuing education credits for EMS, nurses, APPs, physicians (where applicable)

Networking across hospital, pre-hospital, trauma, blood-banking, and system partners

STRAC’s proven regional focus — building resilience and trauma-care excellence across TSA-P

✅ Next steps:

Visit the registration link below.

https://strac.regfox.com/2026-emergency-healthcare-systems-conference

Choose the 2-day registration option.

Lock in the Early Bird rate before January 1, 2026.

Spread the word — share this post with your team, unit, or organization!

Let’s come together to elevate emergency healthcare systems across our region! 🔗💼

11/12/2025

🚨 OPEN SEATS AVAILABLE!
Registered Nurses — take your trauma care skills to the next level!
Join us December 2–3, 2025 for the Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) course, hosted by STRAC at the UT School of Nursing, San Antonio.

✅ 17.5 Contact Hours
✅ Hands-on lab stations
✅ $450 – Breakfast & Lunch Included

📍 UT School of Nursing
🗓️ Dec 2–3, 2025
🔗 Register Now: https://strac.regfox.com/advanced-trauma-care-for-nurses

09/29/2025

🩸 Roll up your sleeve and save lives — plus win a prize!

Join us for the Lucky Draw Blood Drive at STRAC (7500 Hwy 90 W, San Antonio, TX 78227) on Friday, October 3 from 8 AM – 1 PM.

Every donation earns you a gift card ranging from $10 up to $150! 🎁 Whether you’re a first-time donor or a seasoned lifesaver, you’re guaranteed to walk away a winner while making a real difference in our community.

📍 Location: STRAC – Bloodmobile on site
📅 Date: Friday, October 3
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

✅ Schedule your donation today and help save lives: [Insert scheduling link or QR code from flyer]

For questions, contact Traceee Rose at 📧 Traceee.rose@strac.org

09/03/2025

🚨 Seats Still Available – National Whole Blood Academy 🚨

📅 September 29–30, 2025
📍 San Antonio, TX

Don’t miss your chance to join STRAC and national experts in Low-Titer O-Positive Whole Blood (LTOWB) for this two-day interactive educational experience. Learn best practices, real-world lessons, and program implementation strategies alongside EMS leaders, trauma surgeons, blood bankers, and training officers.

✅ Seats are still available – Register today!
🏨 Hotel accommodations: Booking link is available directly on the registration page.

https://strac.regfox.com/national-whole-blood-academy

📧 Questions? Contact education@strac.org

Get tickets online for National Whole Blood Academy here.

08/11/2025

🚨 Registration Now Open – National Whole Blood Academy 🚨

📅 September 29–30, 2025
📍 San Antonio, TX

Join STRAC and leading experts in Low-Titer O-Positive Whole Blood (LTOWB) for a two-day, hands-on educational experience. Learn real-world lessons, explore implementation strategies, and collaborate with professionals from EMS, trauma surgery, blood banking, and emergency care leadership.

✅ Who Should Attend: Paramedics, Trauma Surgeons, EMS Leaders, Blood Bank Professionals, Training Officers
✅ Why Attend: Gain actionable insights, network with peers, and advance pre-hospital whole-blood programs.

📌 Registration is open now!
📧 Questions? Contact education@strac.org

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!