Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council
The Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) is dedicated to developing, implementing, and maintaining a regional trauma and emergency healthcare system for the 22 counties in Trauma Service Area – P. STRAC aims to reduce death and disabilities related to trauma, disaster, and acute illness through well-coordinated emergency response systems, striving to be a model for emergency healthcare in the United States.
Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council
7500 U.S. Hwy 90 West, San Antonio, TX 78227
What We Do
STRAC provides scholarship funding to support EMS recruitment, education, and retention, aiming to increase the EMS workforce within the region.
A consortium aimed at reducing pre-hospital death due to hemorrhage by providing whole blood to patients in need.
Development and maintenance of a comprehensive stroke care system to improve outcomes for stroke patients.
STRAC promotes effective injury prevention initiatives through education and community outreach.
STRAC oversees the regional trauma system, ensuring efficient interfacility transfer processes and coordinated responses to trauma patients.
Management of clinical and operational issues impacting emergency departments in the region.
Battlefield Resuscitation
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Regenerative Medicine
Biologics
Infectious Diseases
Digital Health Technologies
Services
Key People
Executive Director / CEO
Chair Department of Surgery, UT Health San Antonio
Director Department of Trauma, UT Health San Antonio
News & Updates
Join us for the National Whole Blood Summit at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa.
Experience transformative topics impacting emergency healthcare systems from June 17-19, 2024.
The National Whole Blood Summit will take place on July 15th, 2025, followed by the STRAC Regional Emergency Healthcare Systems Conference on July 16-17th, 2025.
An article discussing the importance of EMS access to blood in emergency situations.
An article on how migrant deaths have influenced EMS protocols for heat-related emergencies.
An article detailing how STRAC is enhancing behavioral health crisis response through collaboration.