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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

April 3, 2020

COVID-19 Test Results

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Due to the influx of COVID-19 tests being run, results are taking longer than originally anticipated. While most results are returning within 7-8 business days, some are taking up to 10 business days. Please be assured that tests are being processed, and you will be called as soon as the test result is received, whether positive or negative. If you

April 1, 2020

SAMHS consolidates emergency services to BAMC, WHASC continues to offer urgent care

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — To best support Brooke Army Medical Center emergency operations, the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Family Emergency Center will scale down its services and temporarily serve as an Urgent Care Center beginning 6 a.m. April 3.The UCC will continue to deliver 24/7 urgent care for JBSA-Lackland active duty members, the base housing community,

March 31, 2020

Updated pharmacy hours and procedures

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Hours of Operation:Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ** Curb-side drop-off and pick-up only! **The JBSA-Lackland Pharmacy has institute a mandatory curb-side drop-off and pick-up prescription process, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  To facilitate service, patients must call ahead to the following numbers to

March 27, 2020

Curbside pharmacy to be implemented on JBSA-Lackland

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — ** Updated as of 31 March **Effective March 30, the JBSA-Lackland Pharmacy will institute a mandatory curb-side drop-off and pick-up prescription process, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  To facilitate service, patients must call ahead to the following numbers to request any new electronic prescriptions to be filled prior to coming to the pharmacy

March 27, 2020

Service changes, availability across SAMHS

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — During this time of national emergency, we are dedicated to ensuring we provide timely access to medical care for those who need it the most. We also are committed to protecting our patients from unintended illness resulting from exposure to others. Due to an increase in local COVID-19 cases and JBSA’s increased health protection condition, we are

March 26, 2020

COVID-19 Testing: A message to our beneficiaries

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Due to increasing levels of community transmission and in order to ensure availability of testing in our highest-risk populations, effective 26 March 2020, the 59th Medical Wing will limit the preponderance of its current COVID testing to nursing-home or retirement-center dwellers, Active Duty living in dorms, JBSA Healthcare Personnel, Military

March 25, 2020

COVID-19 crisis poses mental health challenges as well as physical demands

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Like many communities throughout the United States, Joint Base San Antonio is feeling the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic.

March 24, 2020

SAMHS stands up COVID-19 advice line

Beginning March 24, San Antonio Military Health System medical professionals are standing by to answer beneficiaries' COVID-19 concerns/symptoms.Patients with COVID-19 concerns/symptoms are advised to call 210-581-2266, option 6, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to  7 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For patients who have