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59th Medical Wing reduced operations for Feb. 16
February 16, 2021
San Antonio Military Health System sets holiday hours.

SAMHS vaccinates beneficiaries 75 and older
February 11, 2021
Maj. Carla Cox, 59th Medical Wing commander’s executive officer, vaccinates a San Antonio Military Health System beneficiary Feb. 6 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

San Antonio Military Health System starts next phase of COVID vaccine rollout
January 27, 2021
Air Force Senior Airman Kasey Ginn, medical technician, administers the COVID-19 vaccine to Army Capt. Christine Kasprisin, physical therapist, at Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 26.

Gold Star survivor becomes Bronze Star recipient
January 27, 2021
Portrait

The Air Force Medical Service in the Persian Gulf War and the need for critical care
January 20, 2021
Medical personnel use litters to transport Cpl. Richard Ramirez, 1st Marine Division, and other wounded to a C-141B Starlifter aircraft.  The patients are being medically evacuated from Al-Jubayl Air Base to Germany for treatment of wounds received during Operation Desert Storm.

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 supports COVID operations in North Dakota
December 2, 2020
COVID Ops

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.

BAMC commanding general visits 59th MDW for immersion tour
November 24, 2020
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes, 59th Medical Wing commander, speaks with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Shan K. Bagby, Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general, about medical simulation training, Nov. 23, 2020, in the 59th Medical Wing Medical Simulation Center, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Flu season is here: are you ready?
November 12, 2020
Tech Sgt. Robert Carpenter, 59th Medical Wing Immunizations Clinic licensed vocational nurse, administers the influenza vaccine to a patient.

59th MDW COVID-19 drive-thru closures for November holidays
November 5, 2020
The San Antonio Military Health System is adjusting its COVID-19 drive-thru screening and testing hours of operation over Labor Day weekend.

Joint Outpatient Experience Survey feedback, the only path to change
November 3, 2020
Vitals

All-female CCATT saves life of infant
October 27, 2020
CCATT mission

59th Medical Wing Human Research Protection Program accreditation ensures participant’s safety
October 20, 2020
Info Graphic

59th Medical Wing command team speaks at SNCO seminar
August 18, 2020
SNCO Seminar

SAMHS updates COVID-19 testing
July 28, 2020
Members of the 59th Medical Wing man a drive through COVID-19 screening clinic on Lackland Air Force Base, June 26, 2020. The drive through clinic was reestablished as part of the protective measures implented as Joint Base San Antonio returns to HPCON Charlie. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Zachary Bumpus)

Inaugural trauma readiness training receives rave reviews
July 8, 2020
Members of the 555th Forward Surgical Team operate on a simulated trauma patient

59th MDW adjusts hours for 4th of July holiday
June 29, 2020
With an abundance of caution, the 59th Medical Wing has begun a phased reopening of primary and surgical care as of June 1.

59th MDW begins phased reopening June 1
June 1, 2020
With an abundance of caution, the 59th Medical Wing has begun a phased reopening of primary and surgical care as of June 1.

New BAMC trauma training program prepares surgical team for deployment
May 25, 2020
Doctors rush to surgery