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July 27, 2020

Update to SAMHS COVID-19 testing

Lackland Air Force Base, Tex. — In order to sustain COVID-19 testing capability, San Antonio Military Health System will no longer test asymptomatic personnel at its drive-thru screening and testing sites. Testing for symptomatic active duty and military beneficiaries will continue to be conducted. We are continually assessing this evolving situation and will be sure to pass on any updates/changes.

July 27, 2020

BAMC nurses: ‘It’s us against COVID’

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — With the recent surge in COVID-19, the beds are quickly filling in the intensive care units at Brooke Army Medical Center, a sprawling military hospital and Level I Trauma Center in the heart of San Antonio.

July 21, 2020

Groundbreaking “Stop the Bleed” implementation at BAMC

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center is installing Stop the Bleed kits throughout the hospital to be used in the event of an active shooter or other scenario involving traumatic blood loss. The kits, which contain items such as a tourniquet and trauma dressing, are part of the Stop the Bleed campaign, an initiative to aid an injured person in the event of uncontrolled bleeding.

July 13, 2020

Wilford Hall Updates Entry Points, Changes COVID Drive-Thru Screening Location

Lackland Air Force Base, Tex. — As of Tuesday 14 July 2020, the WHASC COVID screening/testing will take place in the bottom level of the WHASC parking garage. Days/Hours remain Monday - Saturday from 0800 - 1200.Patient entry into WHASC will be through the main doors at Entrance A. The Family Emergency Center (FEC) will be open for FEC patients and staff only. All other

July 2, 2020

COVID-19 Screening and Testing - Fourth of July Hours of Operation

Joint Base San Antonio, Texas — Over the Fourth of July weekend, the San Antonio Military Health System's COVID-19 screening and testing sites will adjust hours of operation to the following:-- JBSA-Lackland's site, adjacent to the Luke Gate, will be open Friday and Saturday, 3-4 July, from 8 a.m. to noon. The BAMC site will be closed.-- BAMC's site, located in the first floor

July 2, 2020

For some, working from home brings more pain than comfort

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — “There’s no place like home” may be an appropriate sentiment for people who favor working from the comfort of home during the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, it doesn’t ring true for those teleworkers who are feeling more pain than comfort because their home office leaves much to be desired.

June 29, 2020

59 MDW adjusts hours for 4th of July holiday

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — On July 6, the JBSA-Lackland (Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center-WHASC) and JBSA-Randolph Medical Treatment Facilities will have limited services available. Our Primary Care Clinics (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatric, BHOP, Flight Medicine, and WOMC), as well as our Gateway Bulverde Family Practice Clinic (located at the

June 26, 2020

SAMHS offers COVID-19 screening

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — To better meet our patients' needs, the San Antonio Military Health System is adding additional hours to its COVID-19 screening and testing operations this weekend.The 59th Medical Wing's drive-thru screening and testing site is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4  p.m. with the addition of Saturday, 27 June from 8 a.m. to noon. The location is adjacent

June 22, 2020

Commentary: pouring from an empty cup

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — Air Force medics are on the front lines against COVID-19, and maintaining their mental well-being is critical to keeping them in the fight. One of the biggest risks for providers is burnout, or compassion fatigue.

June 17, 2020

SECDEF witnesses transformation, protection of citizens becoming Airmen at BMT during COVID-19

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper visited U.S. Air Force basic military training cadre and recruits, as well as members of the Air Force Recruiting Service, for a first-hand look at how the service transforms citizens into American Airmen here June 16, 2020. Esper, accompanied on the visit by the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Ramón Colón-López, observed how the 37th Training Wing, with the support of a tri-wing partnership with the 502nd Air Base Wing and 59th Medical Wing, has protected Airmen during the COVID-19 pandemic.