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Military health leaders honor best in military medicine, medical education
May 10, 2023
Military health leaders honor best in military medicine, medical education

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

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.

Stained glass from old WHMC Chapel preserved at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
February 11, 2022
Stained glass from old WHMC Chapel preserved at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center

San Antonio Market leaders ask for patience during MHS GENESIS transition, COVID-19 uptick
January 18, 2022
San Antonio Market leaders ask for patience during MHS GENESIS Transition, COVID-19 uptick

Patients can take steps now to prepare for MHS GENESIS ‘Go Live’
December 9, 2021
Patients can take steps now to prepare for MHS GENESIS ‘Go Live’

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.

Thanksgiving weekend closures for COVID-19 testing/screening, vaccination sites
November 22, 2021
Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, Surgeon General of the Army, receives his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

WHASC updates COVID-19 vaccine line hours, eligibility for children
November 8, 2021
Vaccines fight disease by producing an immune response within the body.

59th Medical Wing kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
September 28, 2021
The 59th Medical Wing is hosting a series of breast cancer awareness events throughout the month of October.

New health maintenance resource available for military beneficiaries
September 15, 2021
The San Antonio Market has developed a comprehensive tool to help military beneficiaries understand the current recommended health maintenance guidelines.

59th MDW: The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center clinical laboratory
August 20, 2021
The WHASC’s clinical laboratory tests over three million samples each year in support of 715 providers.

59th MDW: COVID-19 drive-through testing reinstated at WHASC
August 19, 2021
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.