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Sept. 8, 2023
59th Medical Wing: Air Force's premier medical wing welcomes new commander

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas-- Members of the Air Force's sole medical wing reflected on achievements of the past two years, as well as the team's readiness for the future during a change of command ceremony Sept. 6, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson,
May 5, 2020
#RiseUp Mental Health, Resiliency at JBSA

Members of the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center (WHASC) Mental Health Clinic and 737th Training Group Military Training Consult Service (MTCS) mental health team spent their Monday motivating others with words of encouragement for base personnel and community members as part of a mental
July 17, 2019
59th MDW Pediatric Clinic helps keep BMT pipeline moving

The Pediatric Clinic, located inside Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, is currently assisting the 559th Medical Group in keeping the Air Force’s enlisted pipeline moving by providing medical care to all basic military trainees, helping ensure lethality and readiness.
Dec. 12, 2018
Critical Care Air Transport Team sparks innovation in Chilean program

Medical health officers from the Chilean Air Force visited the 59th Medical Wing on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Dec. 7, to gain a better understanding of Critical Care Air Transportation Teams.
April 21, 2017
Decades of dedication: Wilford Hall volunteers give back to patients and staff

In the last five decades, tens of thousands of Airmen have rotated through Wilford Hall taking care of patients and executing the Air Force medical mission. While medical personnel are constantly moving, a group of people wearing a different uniform has remained constant – volunteers.
Jan. 17, 2017
Process improvement expert to 59th MDW: ‘You’re leading the way’

An internationally known expert in the field of clinical quality improvement was impressed with the 59th Medical Wing’s work toward becoming a high reliability organization during a Jan. 11 visit to the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center.
Sept. 26, 2016
59th MDW promotes suicide awareness with Run for Life 5k

Airmen, government civilians and their family members gathered Saturday at Heritage Park on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas to draw attention to a rising issue in America today – suicide.The crowd of nearly 260 took part in the fourth annual “5K Run for Life.” Sponsored by the 59th Medical
Sept. 22, 2016
EMS team gives baby a second chance at life

Being ready for any medical emergency is what the EMS team is trained to do and every time they put on their uniform they are ready to handle any medical emergency. A baby boy named Isaiah now has a second chance at life thanks to the group of Airmen at the Wilford Hall Urgent Care Center waiting
July 5, 2016
Development program helps Wilford Hall medics cultivate customer service skills

Warrior medics from the 59th Medical Wing are seeking direct feedback from patients and improving the patient experience through a new program developed by the 59th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron.
Feb. 11, 2016
‘I love it’: Nurse still serving, mentoring after 45 years

In April 1997, after 26 years of honorable military service, newly retired Col. Charlene Carpenter chose to continue serving her country at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, this time as a volunteer.