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April 21, 2020

Maintaining balanced lifestyle key to staying healthy

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Combining healthy diet, exercise and sleep habits is the key to an overall healthful lifestyle, something that is paramount in many people’s minds during the ongoing pandemic.“It’s important to talk about all of the components because your body does not work well if it isn’t working together,” said 2nd Lt. Denise Johnson, an aerospace physiologist

April 21, 2020

COVID-19 Testing at Wilford Hall

JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas — Our Warrior Medics have stepped up to the plate once again in the fight against COVID-19. The WHASC’s pathology lab is conducting its own testing on samples taken from patients suspected of having the illness. The lab’s main priority is supporting the 37th TRW and Basic Military Training. The in-house testing allows for quicker results, keeping the

April 17, 2020

Cloth face coverings required in SAMHS medical facilities

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — 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

April 17, 2020

JBSA chaplains, counselors utilize technology to provide counsel and guidance during pandemic

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Mental health specialists, chaplains and counselors throughout Joint Base San Antonio are utilizing technology and finding resourceful ways to keep in touch with their clients who seek counseling and guidance during this time of social distancing.With restrictions put into place at JBSA in response to COVID-19 that has limited in-person contact at

April 17, 2020

Patients can now book virtual appointments at TRICARE Online

Falls Church, Virginia — Patients are now able to schedule telephonic virtual appointments through TRICARE Online, or TOL.

April 16, 2020

Parenting during COVID-19

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — In the United States Military, 44.1% of active duty members have children. Suddenly many of us were told to stay home unless we leave for essential reasons. This means a lot of us are now trying to complete the mission with kids at home as their schools and daycares have been canceled.

April 15, 2020

COVID-19 test results now available on TRICARE Online

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Patients who have received a COVID-19 test may now view their results through TRICARE Online (TOL). The result will be posted as soon as it is certified. To see your results, please login in to https://www.tricareonline.com, click on the Health Record button, and then click on Laboratory Results. Rest assured, a nurse or provider will call you

April 15, 2020

SAMHS COVID-19 Nurse Info Line modifies hours

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Effective April 18, the San Antonio Military Health System COVID-19 Nurse Info Line will reduce their hours of operations to only the weekdays.Patients with COVID-19 concerns, symptoms or test result questions are advised to call 210-581-2266, option 6, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to  5 p.m.  Patients who have concerns/symptoms outside of the

April 8, 2020

BMT adapts during COVID-19: adds masks, shortens pipeline

JOINT BASE SAN ANOTNIO-LACKLAND, Texas — To prioritize safety and continue providing ready Airmen to fuel tomorrow’s Air Force, BMT is moving to a 7.5-week training pipeline. There’s no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges that require adaptability. The 7.5-week training program is one of many measures implemented at BMT to limit the spread of COVID-19. BMT leadership team is also working to procure face masks that we can provide to our staff and trainees. In the meantime, we are using CDC guidelines for staff and trainees to fashion their own cloth face covering. 

April 8, 2020

59th MDW leverages telehealth to keep patients, staff safe

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas-- — While San Antonio is under a “Stay Home, Work Safe” order, members of the 59th Medical Wing have found new ways to continue providing high-reliability care through virtual appointments while keeping patients and staff here safe.Beginning in early March, 59th MDW providers began going through their scheduled patient appointments to determine which