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Aug. 9, 2021

59th MDW prepares for MHS GENESIS

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas —

July 21, 2021

Active duty service members needed for COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness study

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — A team of researchers is conducting an observational study involving active duty service members who have received COVID-19 vaccines. The Vaccine Effectiveness and Immune Response of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines in Active Military Personnel study aims to help the Defense Department better understand how well COVID-19 vaccines protect service members.

July 20, 2021

San Antonio Market to standardize, optimize local healthcare

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — After years of collaboration, San Antonio’s military treatment facilities officially unified as a market with the Defense Health Agency during a ceremony at Brooke Army Medical Center today.The newly designated San Antonio Market will work together to optimize personnel and resources and improve access to care for more than 250,000 military

June 29, 2021

59th MDW: Intra-ocular injections help prevent blindness

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Pamela Singleton, 59th Surgical Operations Squadron Retina Clinic manager, grabs a betadine syringe for a patient at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 14, 2021. Betadine kills germs and assists in preventing infection in the eyes prior to an intra-ocular procedure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman

June 25, 2021

59th MDW treats transgender service members

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Earlier this year, President Joe Biden signed an executive order making it possible for transgender service members to openly serve in the military, which further strengthened the Transgender Health Medical Evaluation Unit at the 59th Medical Wing.“What I’m doing is enabling all qualified Americans to be able to serve their country in uniform,”

June 21, 2021

59th MDW: PTSD Awareness Month

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The month of June marks Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness month. Many people know of PTSD, but may not fully understand how it affects people. It can affect those suffering from it differently, and it is important to understand that PTSD is more than a diagnosis. “There are a particular set of symptoms that may transpire, but when trauma

June 15, 2021

59th MDW: Preventable men’s health problems

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — June is Men’s Health month which promotes a variety of activities males can do to have healthier, more active lifestyles.It’s no secret men often ignore medical issues and put off going to the doctor. However, to help live a long and healthy life, getting regular check-ups can make a difference.“The current trend is most men live to be 76, [while]

June 10, 2021

Longest-serving 59 MDW civil servant retires

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — “Since I began working here, I have felt like I am a part of something bigger and I was doing something to help people,” said Louise Brown, 59th Medical Wing director of protocol. “I’ve stayed so long, because I really enjoy what I’ve been doing.”Brown is retiring from civil service after 37 years. Her career began 57 years ago when she volunteered

June 1, 2021

59th MDW medics assist Honduras hospital during Resolute Sentinel 21

CHOLUTECA, Honduras (AFNS) -- U.S. Air Force and Army military doctors were in Choluteca, Honduras, May 12-27, to assist a local hospital with urologic surgeries during Resolute Sentinel 21.

May 20, 2021

Memorial Day holiday hours

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — On Monday, 31 May 2021, all JBSA-Lackland (Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center-WHASC) and JBSA-Randolph Medical Treatment Facilities and pharmacies will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.On Friday, 28 May 2021, the JBSA-Lackland (WHASC) and JBSA-Randolph Medical Treatment Facilities will have limited services available. Our