News

Jan. 17, 2017
Wing pioneers innovative diabetes education program

A 59th Medical Wing education initiative aims to ensure all Department of Defense patients with diabetes can learn how to manage their disease and lower their risk for complications.
Oct. 12, 2016
Dermatologist earns health care hero award

The San Antonio Business Journal recently honored a 59th Medical Wing dermatologist for his contributions to health care in the local community.
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
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.
May 19, 2016
Wing expands medicine disposal program to JBSA-Lackland

The 59th Medical Wing is expanding its medicine disposal program, a patient safety initiative allowing beneficiaries to drop off unused medications year round, to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
May 17, 2016
Roberson impressed by 59th MDW warrior medics

Seeing first-hand how the 59th Medical Wing is “setting the standard” for innovation throughout the Department of Defense, Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander, Air Education and Training Command, toured the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center May 11 to get an inside glimpse of the organization.
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.