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"Calm Under Pressure": JBSA-Lackland Pharmacy teams operate through nationwide cyberattack
March 25, 2024
Military Pharmacy technician smiles at patient

Passion, purpose and dental care: Capt. Anna Olson's odyssey
March 8, 2024
Capt. Anna Olson, a dentist assigned to the 59th Dental Squadron, poses for a photo at Dunn Dental Clinic, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, in honor of National Dentist Day, March 6, 2024.

JBSA hosts Retiree Appreciation Day at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
March 4, 2024
JBSA Hosts Retiree Appreciation Day at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center

Navigating care: A guide to WHASC Patient Travel Program
February 16, 2024
Navigating Care: A Guide to WHASC Patient Travel Program

Operation AGILE Medic: Joint Forces Collaborate in Full-Spectrum Medical Readiness Exercise
February 6, 2024
Operation AGILE Medic, a week-long exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, was a Tri-Service medical training exercise that immersed military medics in the seamless process of transporting patients from the Expeditionary Medical Support unit to the En Route Patient Staging System team, and further to Air Evacuation and Critical Care Air Transport Teams, and vice versa.

Royal Thai Air Force nurses team up with 59th MDW for U.S. healthcare collaboration
October 3, 2023
The 59th MDW collaborated with the RTAF to foster strong international relations by providing them with valuable first-hand experience in patient care practices.

Transforming lives, one eye at a time: Local medical personnel take part in ophthalmology mission, Panamax Alpha 2023
September 11, 2023
Two Ophthalmologists and a medical technician stand around a patient who received cataract surgery at Regional Hospital Dr. Luis "Chicho" Fabrega in Santiago de Veraguas, Panama, July 17, 2023.

San Antonio Market speeds up hiring process for medical professionals
July 31, 2023
Military health system speeds up hiring process for medical professionals

59th MDW Top Eye: Airman 1st Class Samantha Sim
February 7, 2023
Airman 1st Class Samantha Sim, 59th Surgical Operations Squadron ophthalmic technician, administers numbing drops to a patient at the Ophthalmology Clinic in Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Jan. 19, 2023. The 59th SGC tests and treats to prevent vision loss, promote a better quality of life and support a worldwide qualified force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

National Woman Physician Day: Maj. Hannah Valdes-Chenoweth
February 6, 2023
Maj. Hannah Valdes-Chenoweth, 959th Surgical Operations Squadron obstetrician and gynecologist, conducts an ultrasound in the Women’s Health Clinic at Wilford Hall Surgical Ambulatory Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 2, 2023. The Women’s Health Clinic offers annual exams, full-scope gynecology services, obstetric services to include prenatal and postpartum care and a walk-in contraception clinic.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

59th Medical Wing cancels appointments and procedures
January 31, 2023

Researchers publish groundbreaking study on trauma-related sleep disorder
October 12, 2022
Researchers publish groundbreaking study on trauma-related sleep disorder

TRICARE operations and patient administration, EFMP streamline processes
October 6, 2022

WHASC Physical Therapy launches Direct Access Clinic, walk-in hours
August 29, 2022
WHASC Physical Therapy team offers Direct Access Clinic

WHASC hosts blood drives June 21, 22
June 16, 2022
The need for blood is urgent! This is your chance to save the life of a military member. The Armed Services Blood Program is in need of all blood types.

59th Medical Wing conducts simulator center training
May 18, 2022
59MDW: Sim Center training

59th Medical Wing close drive-thru COVID-19 screening/testing site; other testing options available
March 30, 2022
Due to an increase in cases, the WHASC is conducting a drive-through COVID-19 testing available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first floor of the parking garage. Since the testing site uses the polymerase chain reaction tests, the results are available to patients through TRICARE Online within 24 to 72 hours.

59th MDW extends obstetric services
March 16, 2022
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center’s Women’s Health Clinic is now offering obstetric services to include prenatal and postpartum care and expanding services for walk-in patients.

Vaccine operations change at 59th Medical Wing
November 30, 2021
In preparation for the launch of MHS-Genesis (new electronic health record) and to improve the patient experience, the Wilford Hall Immunizations Clinic is changing to appointment-based immunizations starting Dec. 20, 2021.

BAMC halts COVID-19 vaccinations Dec. 3 at Training Support Center, Building 4110
November 29, 2021
The last day for operations at the COVID-19 vaccination site located in the Training Support Center, Building 4110, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will be Dec. 3, 2021.