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Dec. 15, 2020

San Antonio Military Health System receives first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shipment

Airman 1st Class Kimber Bernau, 59th Medical Wing Family Emergency Clinic medical technician, administers the San Antonio Military Health System’s first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shot to Maj. Andrew Gausepohl, Dec. 14, 2020, at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The Department of Defense is conducting a

Dec. 14, 2020

San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium graduation

Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes, 59th Medical Wing commander, provides opening remarks at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Graduation, Fort Sam Houston Theater, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 14 Dec 2020.

Dec. 8, 2020

59 MDW offers telehealth through COVID-19

Through the COVID-19 pandemic, the 59th Medical Wing has remained operational adapting to the current situation the world is facing. Many clinics have telehealth appointments available, ensuring patients can still receive the care they need while social distancing or in quarantine.Scheduling a telehealth appointment is similar to scheduling an

Dec. 3, 2020

Flu shot is available at SAMHS

Capt. Sheniqua Fortune, 59th Surgical Operations Squadron same day surgery and post anesthesia care unit clinical nurse, administers the flu vaccine, Dec. 2, 2020, in the atrium of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Getting a flu shot annually helps reduce the overall impact of contagious respiratory

Dec. 2, 2020

Mental Health during COVID-19: 'You're not in this alone'

Since the beginning of this year many have experienced an intense amount of change. There is no question of the emotional toll the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on people.As important as washing your hands, socially distancing, and wearing a mask is, your mental health is also important.San Antonio Military Health System mental health professionals

April 17, 2020

Cloth face coverings required in SAMHS medical facilities

To preserve the safety of our patients, healthcare professionals and family members, the San Antonio Military Health System (SAMHS) is implementing every measure possible to curb the spread of COVID-19 to include screenings, self-isolation and social distancing As an additional measure, effective Monday, 27 April, all personnel, patients and

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