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San Antonio Market readies for civilian personnel transfer to Defense Health Agency
May 23, 2022
San Antonio Market readies for civilian personnel transfer to Defense Health Agency

59th MDW: Alamo Spark Cell drives innovation throughout the Air Force
November 16, 2021
Hauversburk is the artificial intelligence and machine learning team lead of the Alamo Spark Cell and coordinates problem solving, solution implementation, industry outreach, and training. The Alamo Spark Cell created virtual and augmented reality supplemental training aids and set up a space with virtual reality headsets within the student dormitory.

59th MDW: PTSD Awareness Month
June 22, 2021
According to the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, the term PTSD was introduced in 1980 in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition and has played an important role in psychiatric theory and practice. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman Joshua Rosario)

59th MDW: SAUSHEC urology residency program director named Urologist of the Year
May 11, 2021
Allam was named Urologist of the Year by the Society of Government Service Urologists of the American Urological Association.

59th MDW: 'To make a difference that impacts the world'
May 3, 2021
Master Sgt. Latanceia Godfrey, 59th MDW COVID-19 vaccine clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, coordinates more than 30 Airmen and civilians for the COVID-19 vaccine operation daily. 
Aside from assigning manpower and personnel she also works alongside the Airmen in the vaccine clinic. Being a leader to her means guiding, mentoring and protecting her Airmen.

59th Medical Wing welcomes Air Force Nurse Corps chief as new commander
April 30, 2021
Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes relinquished command of the 59th Medical Wing to Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder during a change of command ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy auditorium here April 29, 2021.

59th MDW: How to obtain your medical records
April 7, 2021
The TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration office, located on the third floor of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, creates, maintains and quality checks all written medical records, and handles medical examination boards.

59th MDW logistics and immunizations working together for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine
December 31, 2020
The Department of Defense is conducting a coordinated vaccine distribution strategy that will strengthen the ability to protect people, maintain readiness, support the national COVID-19 response, and trust in safe and effective vaccines and a vaccination plan.

59th Medical Wing offers telehealth through COVID-19
December 9, 2020
Providers offer telehealth appointments for patients to continue receiving care while social distancing.

Mental health during COVID-19: 'You're not in this alone'
December 2, 2020
Mental health providers guide patients through challenging times, to include stress or anxiety due to the pandemic, both in person or through telehealth.

New Reid Health Services Center provides one-stop service
September 14, 2018
The 59th Medical Wing celebrated the opening of the new Reid Health Services Center facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 13 on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The new Reid Clinic incorporates functions from four buildings into one, consisting of 19 departments, and will serve approximately 86,000 patients per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

59th Medical Wing leaves large footprint on medical education
March 2, 2018
The 59th Medical Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is the Air Force's premier healthcare, medical education and research, and readiness wing. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Cody Vance)

Getting to know the Wilford Hall Department of Dermatology
February 1, 2018

VIPER clinic: Taking care of future Airmen
December 15, 2017
559th Medical Group's Versatile Injury Prevention and Embedded Reconditioning Clinic. The VIPER team writes individualized exercise prescriptions to help patients maintain some level of fitness during the healing and recovery process.

Paramedics expand Wilford Hall's medical capabilities
November 8, 2017
Staff Sgt. Lucas Reaume, paramedic with the 59th Medical Wing, poses for a portrait at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Service Center, Texas, Feb. 9, 2017. The paramedics are on stand-by 24 hours a day for any medical emergencies that occur on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

AETC launches Innovation Challenge
December 2, 2016
(U.S. Air Force graphic by Chip Pons)