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New text service offers military healthcare updates, information

The San Antonio Market has launched a text messaging service to keep TRICARE beneficiaries informed about their local military healthcare system.
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Physical Therapy team offers Direct Access Clinic

Active Duty members can now walk-in to the Physical Therapy Direct Access Clinic four days a week. Walk-in services available Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. from 8-10 a.m. for acute concerns (meaning symptoms have been present for less than 14 days). Walk-in services not available on Wednesdays due to 59 MDW Wednesday Readiness Training. (Courtesy Photo)
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JBSA Lackland, Randolph Pharmacies implement process changes

This graphic illustrates the medication turnaround times patients can anticipate with the pharmacy process changes being implemented beginning Sept. 6, 2022. (Courtesy Graphic)
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Lackland, Randolph Pharmacies change process to improve service

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph Pharmacy teams are updating processes to improve support to beneficiaries. Currently, the demand for Pharmacy services exceeds what the Wing is resourced to provide by approximately 26%. These process changes will allow for enhanced support from the wing’s off-site robotic prescription refill center to meet demand. (Courtesy Graphic)
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Monkeypox

Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal. Monkeypox is not related to chickenpox. (Courtesy graphic)
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Col. (Dr.) John C. Davis

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National Nutrition Month

For many people, grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a very difficult task, but selecting the healthiest food requires some thought beyond tossing items that look good into your cart.
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Telemedicine

New telemedicine options
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Telemedicine

New telemedicine options
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Patient Advocate

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59 MDW About Us

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Wilford Hall Immunizations Clinic update

Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Immunizations Clinic will be adjusting their operating procedures.
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Website Maintenance

The 59th Medical Wing website will not be updated from Dec. 6-10 while it is migrated to a new system. To stay up to date on current events, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/59mdw
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MHS-GENESIS

MHS-GENESIS, the new electronic health records.
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Myths & Facts About the Vax

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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AETC on path to complete mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Air Education and Training Command officials continue their aggressive approach to achieving full vaccination against COVID-19 to protect personnel and their families and continue recruiting, training and educating Airmen and Guardians.
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AETC Real Talk: Race and Diversity in the Air Force episode 8 graphic

AETC Real Talk: Race and Diversity in the Air Force episode 8 graphic
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According to the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, the term PTSD was introduced in 1980 in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition and has played an important role in psychiatric theory and practice. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman Joshua Rosario)
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MHS GENESIS Patient Portal expands new features

Navy hospital corpsmen assigned to Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command in Bremerton, Washington, securely connected with prospective patients on upcoming appointments using the Department of Defense electronic health record MHS Genesis patient portal in December 2020 (Photo by: Douglas Stutz, Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Public Affairs).
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