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Sept. 16, 2019

How suicide changed my life

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — When I was 18 years old, the problem felt permanent and the solution seemed simple. It had for years.I had struggled with depression and anxiety most of my teenage years. I fought off the urge to end my suffering because I was worried what it would do to my family and friends. As the years went on, I tried counseling and medication, but I was never

Retired U.S. Army Capt. Katie Blanchard squeezes the hand of Col. (Dr.) Chad Hivnor, 59th Medical Specialty Squadron laser medicine chief, after surgery

Sept. 11, 2019

'We're your family here'

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- — "Where is your husband deployed to?""Korea. Just a couple more months.""Well, we're your family here."Her smile is infectious and she directs it at everyone who comes into the room, nurses, doctors, technicians: her family here. Retired U.S. Army Capt. Katie Blanchard is thousands of miles from her home on what she jokingly calls the "useless

Sept. 4, 2019

WHASC Family Health Center to complete restructure by Oct 1

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center is in the final stages of its Family Health Clinic restructure, which formed two separate units of focused care: active duty beneficiaries and all other beneficiaries.The restructure began April 1, 2019 and is anticipated to be complete by October 1, 2019. During this time, beneficiaries assigned to the

U.S. Air Force Airmen set up an Air Transportable Clinic August 17, 2019, on Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Setting up the ATC gave medics an opportunity to see what challenges they may face before they are deployed. (Courtesy photo)

Aug. 26, 2019

Medical Treatment Facility enhances readiness with functional fitness and ATCs

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho — Children and their parents lined up in a crowded, dimly lit tent. The children ran out to play by an ambulance as their parents patiently waited to be called. One by one the line of patients diminished as medical professionals moved quickly and efficiently to bring about quality care in a challenged environment.

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Aug. 16, 2019

59th Medical Wing Labor Day Hours

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center and Randolph Medical Treatment Facilities will have limited services available Aug. 30. Our primary care clinics, such as Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatric, Randolph’s Ancillary Services, including the pharmacy, and Behavioral Health Optimization Program, as well as our Gateway Bulverde Family

July 31, 2019

59th MDW offers information, medical care after mold found in dorms     

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas— — Leaders of the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland are using their expertise to inform Airmen about how mold could affect their health.“One of the ways the San Antonio Military Health System contributes to the JBSA mission is by optimizing the health of Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers and Marines whether they are students in training or

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects 7-8% of the U.S. population.

July 24, 2019

Unresolved trauma can lead to PTSD

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — It is just another routine day with the same route to work, place to eat and office conversations until it is suddenly interrupted by a sound, smell or familiar face that triggers a flood of overwhelming emotions.

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July 17, 2019

Pediatric Clinic helps keep pipeline moving

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Reid Clinic waiting room is filled with basic military trainees and technical training students waiting to see a doctor. The trainees sit in silence reading their manuals. Their heads nodding, tired eyes struggling to stay open, a wingman nudges them when their name is called by a technician.When the trainee gets to the exam room, they are

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July 15, 2019

Clinics, patients turn to hyperbaric medicine

BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Texas -- — “We call it the fog. It's like they’ve been awake for a few days straight,” said Col. (Dr.) Michael Richards, 59th Medical Specialty Squadron Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine section chief.“His wife had to finish his sentences. He could no longer take care of himself, really. He couldn’t manage his finances, he couldn’t drive, he couldn’t take care

Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes, 59th Medical Wing commander, addresses the audience after taking command during the June 14 ceremony at the old Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center auditorium, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The 59th MDW provides superior graduate medical education and training, state-of-the-art research, and first-class global medical readiness. It also serves as the Air Force functional medical command for Joint Base San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

July 12, 2019

DeGoes reflects on past year, way forward

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Sitting in his conference room, Maj. Gen. John DeGoes, 59th Medical Wing commander, is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows and the clean, modern lines of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center.It’s a much different view, he reflects, than the one he saw sitting in the auditorium of the old WHASC, which he affectionately names “Big Willy,” as an

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