Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council, Trauma Service Area U

08/24/2026

❤️ Community Lifesaving in Action! ❤️
Yesterday, CBRAC was proud to partner with Fifth & Elm for a Community Lifesaving Event focused on providing our community with the knowledge, skills, and resources to respond when it matters most!
🩸 Three Stop the Bleed classes were held, training approximately 40 community members in lifesaving bleeding-control techniques.
❤️ A special thank you to the American Heart Association (AHA) for providing Hands-Only CPR education and CPR training manikins for community members to take home—helping families continue practicing and sharing these lifesaving skills.
🦺 Helmets, life jackets, and other injury-prevention resources were also distributed to help keep families throughout our community safe.
A huge thank you to all of our partners who helped make this event possible: Fifth & Elm, American Heart Association, CHRISTUS Spohn, Corpus Christi Medical Center (CCMC), Driscoll Children’s Hospital (DCH), and the City of Portland. Your continued commitment to injury prevention, lifesaving education, and community preparedness makes events like this possible.
Thank you to our instructors, volunteers, partners, and everyone who came out to learn. Together, we are building a safer and more prepared Coastal Bend community! 💙

08/19/2026

🩸 Supporting the CBRAC Whole Blood Program! 🩸
On July 25th, CBRAC was proud to collaborate with Harley-Davidson and the Coastal Bend Blood Center for a community blood drive benefiting the CBRAC Whole Blood Program!
Thanks to the generosity of our community, 18 donors showed up to give blood and support lifesaving care across our region. ❤️
Throughout the event, CBRAC also had the opportunity to:
🩸 Educate the public about prehospital whole blood and its lifesaving role in the care of critically bleeding patients
🎟️ Sell tickets for our CBRAC Whole Blood Benefit Raffle
🦺 Provide injury prevention education and giveaways
🤝 Connect with our community and raise awareness about the importance of prehospital whole blood
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated blood, purchased raffle tickets, stopped by our booth, and supported the CBRAC Whole Blood Program. We are also grateful to Harley-Davidson and the Coastal Bend Blood Center for partnering with us to make this event possible.
🎉 All raffle winners were contacted directly and have received their prizes! Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated.
🩸 The Coastal Bend Blood Center needs your help now. Please consider donating blood and helping ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients throughout our community. Every donation can make a difference.
Together, we are helping strengthen access to lifesaving blood products and prehospital whole blood when patients need it most. 🚑❤️

08/18/2026

🎉 Celebrating the Success of the Inaugural CBRAC Coastal Bend Neurosciences Symposium! 🧠
CBRAC is proud to celebrate the success of our inaugural Coastal Bend Neurosciences Symposium!
The symposium brought together healthcare professionals, clinical experts, and regional partners for a day of education, collaboration, and meaningful discussion focused on advancing neurological and stroke care throughout the Coastal Bend.
We extend a special thank you to the organizations and individuals who helped make this event possible:
🥐 CHRISTUS Spohn for generously providing breakfast
🍽️ Corpus Christi Medical Center (CCMC) for generously providing lunch
🏥 Driscoll Health Plan for graciously hosting the symposium
🧠 CBRAC Stroke Committee for their dedication, collaboration, and hard work in planning and coordinating this inaugural event
We are also incredibly grateful to our speakers, and attendees for sharing their time, expertise, and enthusiasm. Your participation made this event a true success.
The success of our first Neurosciences Symposium demonstrates what can be accomplished through strong regional partnerships and a shared commitment to improving systems of care.
Thank you for making our inaugural symposium one to remember. We look forward to building on this momentum in the years ahead!

08/18/2026

CBRAC was so happy to participate in this wonderful Back-to-School Bash and help prepare our community for a safe and successful school year! 🎒📚❤️
As part of the event, Roland Padilla with CBRAC and Patricia Sanders with CHRISTUS Spohn Alice provided Stop the Bleed education, teaching participants important, lifesaving skills that can make a difference when every second counts.
We’re grateful for opportunities like this to connect with our community, strengthen preparedness, and empower individuals with the knowledge and confidence to respond in an emergency.
Thank you for having us, and best wishes to all the students, families, and educators heading back to school!

07/28/2026

More moments from yesterday's celebration honoring Patrick McBride. ❤️
It was a privilege to gather with colleagues, friends, and community partners to recognize Patrick's extraordinary career and the lasting impact he has made on emergency medical services, healthcare, and the Coastal Bend community.
A special thank you to Driscoll Children's Hospitalfor graciously hosting this memorable celebration and for providing a photographer to capture these beautiful moments. Your hospitality and support helped make this event truly special.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate these remarkable accomplishments. Congratulations, Patrick, and thank you for the legacy you continue to build and the countless lives you've impacted. 💙

07/27/2026

Celebrating a Legacy of Service and Compassion
What an incredible morning celebrating one of the Coastal Bend's finest.
CBRAC was honored to present Patrick McBride with the CBRAC Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his decades of unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and lasting impact on emergency medical services, healthcare, and the countless lives he has touched throughout our region.
Patrick's commitment to serving others has inspired generations of EMS professionals, healthcare providers, and community leaders. His legacy is reflected not only in the systems he helped build, but in the people he has mentored and encouraged along the way.
We were also proud to present the inaugural Patrick McBride CISM Award to the Driscoll Children's Hospital Internal CISM Team. This award recognizes an organization that exemplifies Patrick's passion for supporting first responders and healthcare professionals through critical incident stress management, peer support, and compassion during life's most challenging moments.
Congratulations to Patrick McBride and the Driscoll Children's Hospital Internal CISM Team on these well-deserved honors. Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to making the Coastal Bend stronger.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this special occasion and recognizing two extraordinary examples of service to our community. We are grateful to celebrate Patrick's remarkable career with him and to honor the Driscoll Children's Hospital Internal CISM Team for carrying forward the values he has championed throughout his lifetime.
While no presentation could ever capture the full impact Patrick has had on our community, the tribute shared during today's celebration offers a glimpse into the remarkable career, leadership, and legacy he has built over the years. If you'd like to watch the slideshow presented during the ceremony, please use the link below.
🎥 Watch the Tribute:
🔗https://youtu.be/w-2mt9LTHOU?si=AeiZd9BwMgh6OjXV

07/25/2026

Don't forget to come out and join us today at Harley Davidson!
See you there!

Save the date and bring the whole family! 🩸
Join us for a family-friendly Blood Drive at Harley-Davidson in Corpus Christi on July 25 from 1–4 PM. Your donation can help save lives—starting in the field.
Type O+? You’re the ideal donor for emergency whole blood use.
Not O+? We still need you—your donation supports local patients and healthcare facilities.
Enjoy food trucks, live music, and a bikini bike wash while giving back to your community.
CBRAC will also be selling raffle tickets for high-value prizes leading up to and during the event to benefit the Regional Whole Blood Program—stay tuned for more details!
📍 502 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX
Donate blood. Save lives. Show up for your community.

07/22/2026

Good afternoon,
CBRAC invites you to join our upcoming Behavioral Health Outcomes Presentation presented by CCMC Bayview Behavioral.
📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026
🕤 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
💻 Virtual Only
🎓 Continuing Education provided by HALO-Flight Inc.
To receive a calendar invitation and meeting link, please scan the QR code on the attached flyer or register using the provided link.
We look forward to your participation!

07/16/2026

🎉 We couldn't be more excited to celebrate this milestone! 🎉
Congratulations to Tri County EMS as they prepare to begin carrying Low Titer O Whole Blood (LTOWB) as part of the CBRAC Regional Whole Blood Program!

Tri County EMS was our second pilot agency in the regional program and has put in the work to make this launch a success. Their dedication, commitment to training, and focus on providing the highest level of prehospital care will make a lasting impact on the patients they serve.

A special thank you to Roland Padilla, CBRAC Whole Blood Program Manager, for his dedication to building this regional program. We also want to recognize our outstanding partners at the Coastal Bend Blood Center for their continued collaboration and unwavering support. This program would not be possible without your partnership.

Together, we are expanding access to life-saving whole blood across the Coastal Bend and improving outcomes for patients when every second counts.

Congratulations, Tri County EMS! We can't wait to see the lives you'll help save. 🩸🚑

07/14/2026

🧠 Coastal Bend Neurosciences Symposium – Register Today!
Join us for a full day of expert education, collaboration, and networking at the Coastal Bend Neurosciences Symposium!
📅 August 6, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Driscoll Health Plan
4525 Ayers St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
✅ FREE to attend
🎓 6 CME/CE Credits Available
🍳 Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Hear from leading regional specialists as they discuss the latest advancements in stroke care, neurovascular disease, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, moyamoya disease, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and more.
Whether you're an EMS professional, nurse, physician, advanced practice provider, or healthcare professional involved in neuroscience or emergency care, this symposium offers valuable, evidence-based education you won't want to miss.
📲 Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
We look forward to seeing you there!