April 25, 2025 Air Force Medics’ heroics highlight vital role of military health professionals Paramedics assigned to the 59th Medical Wing save a patient experiencing cardiac arrest on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, despite the odds.
Jan. 31, 2025 Wilford Hall lab sets the gold standard in military medicine With a team of 72 experts conducting 2.2 million tests annually, the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center laboratory upholds the highest standards of care, innovation, and mission readiness in military medicine.
Sept. 12, 2023 Air Force's premier medical wing welcomes new commander 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 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023.
June 15, 2021 Preventable men’s health problems June is Men’s Health month which promotes a variety of activities males can do to have healthier, more active lifestyles.It’s no secret men often ignore medical issues and put off going to the doctor. However, to help live a long and healthy life, getting regular check-ups can make a difference.
March 20, 2021 Virtual program helps diabetic patients better manage their insulin The Diabetes Remote Electronic Assisted Monitoring, or DREAM, program focuses on teaching patients how to measure and adjust their insulin independently based on their provider’s instructions.
Jan. 29, 2019 Weapon grade vision from laser precision Surgeons at Wilford Hall’s Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center performed the center’s 50,000th refractive surgery, Jan. 15, 2019.
Nov. 17, 2017 This Month in AFMS History: 60th anniversary of Lackland Air Force Base hospital dedication Sixty years ago, in November 1957, Lackland Air Force Base dedicated its new, nine-story, 500-bed hospital, making it the largest hospital in the Air Force.
Sept. 5, 2017 ‘Big Willie’ hosts soldiers traveling to Harvey relief The 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is currently hosting roughly 500-Soldiers in the old Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center as they prepare to deploy to areas affected by Hurricane Harvey.
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
Feb. 12, 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.
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.