Oct. 27, 2022 Air Force SMART program sustains readiness and currency through tailored training The Air Force’s Sustained Medical and Readiness Trained, or SMART, program has become a dynamic training platform. Through tailored training and multidisciplinary opportunities, Air Force medics retain their currency and are ready for the fight.
Oct. 5, 2022 TOPA and EFMP Streamline Processes All TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration (TOPA) Flight Services, as well as the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) office are now located on the 3rd Floor of A-Wing at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center (WHASC). These services include:Referral Management: This office processes
Aug. 26, 2022 Women’s Equality Day: Female leaders blaze a trail in military medicine While countless groundbreaking women paved the way, an all-female leadership team is blazing new trails in modern military medicine.As a first for military medicine here, there’s a female commanding general and deputy/vice commander at the helm of the 59th Medical Wing and Brooke Army Medical
Aug. 25, 2022 Physical Therapy launches Direct Access Clinic, walk-in hours Last updated: Aug. 25, 2022Joint Base San Antonio's Active Duty members no longer have to schedule an appointment to seek treatment for acute (meaning symptoms have been occurring for less than 14 days) musculoskeletal issues. The 59th Medical Wing's Physical Therapy team has launched a Direct
Aug. 16, 2022 JBSA Lackland and Randolph Pharmacies implement changes to improve service This article last updated Aug. 17, 2022The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and Randolph Pharmacy teams are changing some of their processes to improve service to beneficiaries.The following process updates will take effect Sept. 6, 2022Process Update #1 - Pick up Process ChangeAs of Sept. 6, 2022,
July 28, 2022 Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
July 15, 2022 San Antonio Market celebrates first anniversary as a unified healthcare system The San Antonio Market is the Defense Health Agency’s largest multi-service market. It’s sprawled across the region, encompassing Brooke Army Medical Center, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, 10 stand-alone military treatment facilities, seven dental treatment facilities, the DoD’s only Level
May 23, 2022 San Antonio Market readies for civilian personnel transfer to Defense Health Agency This summer, the San Antonio Market will lead the process to administratively transfer government civilian personnel, property and systems to the Defense Health Agency.The Realignment of Personnel, Property and Systems, or RePPS, will mark the final stage of the market’s transition to DHA.“Our
May 20, 2022 New leader takes reins at AETC Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson took the reins of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Brad Webb during a change of command ceremony here May 20. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presided over the ceremony and emphasized the importance of the AETC mission to recruit, train and educate
April 28, 2022 59 MDW: Training hours allow readiness capabilities The 59th Medical Wing will conduct training every week beginning Wednesday, May 4, 2022.All 59th MDW clinics will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday mornings to allow time for readiness training.“There is going to be a rotating schedule to cover the different categories of the