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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

April 9, 2021

MHS GENESIS Patient Portal expands new features

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — MHS GENESIS' patient portal is rapidly increasing in size, capability and usability.

April 6, 2021

59th MDW: How to obtain my medical records

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The 59th Medical Wing serves more than 240,000 beneficiaries with a team of only 12 Airmen and civilians who maintain medical records.The TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration office, located on the third floor of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, creates, maintains and quality checks all written medical records, and handles medical

March 26, 2021

Same Day Surgery: Short but impactful care

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Lackland, Texas — “Our mission impacts the San Antonio Military Health System by lessening the burden on Brooke Army Medical Center’s surgical teams, as well as keeping our patients in house for simple surgeries,” Staff Sgt. Tandrea Wilson, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit noncommissioned officer in charge, stated.The 59th Surgical Specialty Flight runs the Same Day

March 25, 2021

COVID Vaccine Update cao March 25, 2021

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — All adults ages 16 and older will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas beginning Monday, 29 March. However, Wilford Hall will not expand to this population at this time. We continue to administer the vaccine to the following populations: high-risk beneficiaries ages 16-64, beneficiaries age 65 and up, and Phase 1a and 1b military and