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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.

Thanksgiving closures For San Antonio Military Health System facilities
November 23, 2020
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SAMHS accepting volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine trial
November 18, 2020
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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.

San Antonio Military Health System seeks volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine trial
November 3, 2020
Marcy Edwards, a Military Health System beneficiary, signs up for Operation Warp Speed Nov. 2. Operation Warp Speed is a national initiative to accelerate the development, production and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics.

All-female CCATT saves life of infant
October 27, 2020
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JBSA holds events, activities in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 16, 2020
With displays of purple ribbons and buildings lit up in purple, Joint Base San Antonio is showing its support for survivors and victims of domestic abuse in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Taj Mahal at JBSA-Randolph and the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at JBSA-Lackland have been lit up in purple each night since Oct. 1 and will remain so until the end of October.

Hero's Highway -- 13 years down the road
September 21, 2020
Hero's Highway flag display

BAMC, WHASC chosen for COVID-19 vaccine trials
September 4, 2020
The San Antonio Military Health System is adjusting its COVID-19 drive-thru screening and testing hours of operation over Labor Day weekend.

San Antonio Military Health System resumes elective surgeries
August 21, 2020
Surgeons perform a procedure at Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Wilford Hall updates entry points, changes COVID drive-thru screening location
July 20, 2020
Wilford Hall Updates Entry Points Amid COVID-19

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.

59th MDW services, hours reduced May 22 for Memorial Day
May 8, 2020
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59th MDW leverages telehealth to keep patients, staff safe
April 9, 2020
Capt. (Dr.) Shane Riggs, 59th Medical Operations Squadron psychiatrist, conducts a virtual medical appointment in San Antonio, Texas April 7, 2020. Telehealth appointments can be scheduled by calling the Consult Appointment Management Office at (210) 916-9900. At the time of the appointment, a provider calls or sends the patient a link to the audiovisual platform being used for the visit. The link can be accessed on a patient’s home or work computer, cell phone or tablet, without creating an account.

SAMHS consolidates emergency services to BAMC, WHASC continues to offer urgent care
April 2, 2020
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WHASC opens drive-thru screening, testing
March 20, 2020
Cones are lined up March 19, 2020 in preparation for the opening of a drive-through screening and testing line beginning March 20, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The line will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday for anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms prior to entering Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Katherine Spessa)

San Antonio Military Health System adjusts services, offers options to continue care
March 19, 2020
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