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  • Marvin Perez, 59th Medical Wing cardiac magnetic resonance imaging technologist, observes a patient’s vitals during a scan at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Cardiac MRI, which takes approximately 20-45 minutes, is a non-invasive assessment of the function and structure of the heart. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

    Radiology system saves time and money

    With cardiothoracic disease imaging at the forefront in computer-aided detection, artificial Intelligence and machine learning research, Lt. Col. (Dr.) Giovanni Lorenz, from the 59th Medical Wing, provides knowledge and expertise toward solving major coronary diseases.

  • Cardiac MRI

    Our cardiology and radiology departments have gained new technologies, such as whole heart imaging, to overhaul the BMT Fast Track program, providing value through innovation.
  • A group of moms discuss issues about their pregnancies during the Nov. 8 Centering for Pregnancy session at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The Centering program provides moms with information and resources designed to help them throughout every stage of their pregnancy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel J. Calderón)

    Centering program brings moms, moms-to-be together

    Parents expecting a new child, even experienced parents with more than one child already at home, can feel overwhelmed at times.
  • Helen Wells, a 94-year-old assistant library volunteer for the 59th Medical Wing, poses for a photo in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center medical library. Wells has dedicated more than 50 years of service to the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

    94-year-old veteran continues to serve

    Helen Wells, a 94-year-old volunteer librarian assistant at the 59th Medical Wing, recently celebrated 53 years of service.
  • Darlene Neubert, Step Saver carts driver of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, prepares to go out to WHASC’s parking areas to pick up patients. Volunteers like Neubert, work in clinics and facilities throughout 59th MDW and give more than $1 million in free labor annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel J. Calderón)

    Volunteers drive exemplary patient care

    Every day, more than 170 volunteers serve in a variety of positions throughout the 59th Medical Wing on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
  • Beginning Jan. 1, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program will replace the current TRICARE Retiree Dental Program and affect approximately 150,000 beneficiaries in the Joint Base San Antonio area. (Courtesy by Health.mil)

    TRICARE updates dental and vision plans

    Beginning Jan. 1, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program will replace the current TRICARE Retiree Dental Program and affect approximately 150,000 beneficiaries in the Joint Base San Antonio area.
  • Master Sgt. Navon Martin, Mental Health Clinic flight chief receives a faux black eye and neck trauma on Oct. 26 during the Black Eye Campaign at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. During the campaign, volunteers simulated a black eye or other sign of trauma to see who would ask them about their “injury” in an effort to raise awareness of domestic violence.

    Awareness raised through Black Eye Campaign

    Nearly two dozen volunteers dispersed throughout Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Oct. 26 with faux black eyes to spread awareness of domestic violence.
  • SMSgt Charlee Jones, 59th Medical Wing career assistance advisor, provides medical wing members career progression and planning services such as professional enhancement courses, individual career counseling sessions, and education on enlisted-to-officer programs. (Courtesy illustration)

    Career Assistance Advisors; Here for you

    Rain or shine, night or day, the Career Assistance Advisors are ready to offer career and professional development guidance to all Airmen.
  • A dental specialist smooths a dental mold during the surgical portion of the Prosthodontics update course, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The seven day curriculum provides advanced hands-on and didactic training for dental specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

    Dental Training Squadron hosts Prosthodontics update course

    The 59th Dental Training Squadron prosthodontics flight hosted approximately 20 dental specialists, including five visiting dental specialists, on Oct. 16, for the U.S. Air Force’s Prosthodontics update course.
  • Members of the Joint Base San Antonio Laser Surgery and Scar Center team treat a burn scar patient with a carbon dioxide laser in Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Army Photo)

    JBSA Dermatology at the forefront of innovation in wounded warrior care

    The 59th Medical Wing is home to the Joint Base San Antonio Laser Surgery and Scar Center, one of the most sophisticated medical treatment centers of its kind in the nation.
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