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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

May 7, 2021

59th MDW: SAUSHEC urology residency program director named Urologist of the Year

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Allam, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium urology residency program director, was named Urologist of the Year by the Society of Government Service Urologists of the American Urological Association, March 2021.The 59th Medical Wing commander coined Allam April 19, 2021, for his outstanding

May 5, 2021

59th Medical Wing members welcome Air Force Nurse Corps chief as new commander

Published April 30, 2021 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder took command of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium here April 29, 2021.

May 5, 2021

Nurse and Tech Week: Battle-tested and ready

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — This time last year, as the world was trying to wrap its head around an unknown and unforgiving new enemy, Air Force nurses and medical technicians found themselves on the front lines of COVID-19. This week, the Air Force Medical Service recognizes the continued contribution, sacrifice and dedication of its nurses and technicians. These Airmen continue to raise the bar on what it means to serve as an Air Force medic.

May 3, 2021

59th MDW: “To make a difference that impacts the world”

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — “She is the heart and soul of this operation,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kevin White, 59th Medical Wing COVID-19 vaccine coordinator. “Master Sgt. Godfrey is the first one here and she’s the one that gets the operation started every day.” Master Sgt. Latanceia Godfrey, 59th MDW COVID-19 vaccine clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, coordinates more

April 29, 2021

59th Medical Wing members welcome Air Force Nurse Corps chief as new commander

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder took command of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium here April 29, 2021. The outgoing commander is Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes, who leaves here for Washington D.C. to serve as the next Deputy Surgeon General of the Air Force.Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb

April 27, 2021

Occupational Therapy Month

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Capt. KaRena Lehman, 59th Medical Wing Occupational Therapy element chief, prepares a patient’s hand for splinting at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 22, 2021. Occupational therapists focus their care around an individualized assessment in order to help their patients do the activities required

April 20, 2021

Physical, occupational therapy addresses injury prevention for MWD handlers

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CHAPMAN TRAINING ANNEX, Texas – In a physically and mentally demanding occupation, 341st Training Squadron military working dog (MWD) handlers are exposed to risks. These risks are typically workplace injuries.

April 15, 2021

59th MDW: COVID-19 vaccines available for everyone 16 and older

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, — 59th Medical Wing opens COVID-19 vaccine availability

April 14, 2021

COVID Vaccine Update cao April 14, 2021

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - LACKLAND, Texas — Within the San Antonio Military Health System, we have only administered the Pfizer COVID vaccine. Yesterday, federal officials paused the use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine out of an abundance of caution due to several occurrences of rare but dangerous blood clot cases. The connection between the vaccine and the blood clots is not known and