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Wilford Hall Medical Center
Wilford Hall Medical Center (59th Medical Wing), the Air Force's largest medical facility, is a national resource, providing complete medical care to military healthcare beneficiaries in the United States as well as specialized care to patients referred from all over the world.
In this site you will find information about the wing, our leadership and the latest events. We also have information for members of the media and those who wish to tour Wilford Hall.
The patient information line phone number is 210-292-7412 or DSN 554-7412
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Chaplain interns get glimpse of medical ministry
Alain Carballeyra, 59th Dental Squadron, stereo lithography director, explains the stereo lithography process to a chaplain and chaplain candidate using a model which outlines the extremities of a tumor Aug. 11 at MacKown Dental Clinic, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. About 30 Air Force Reservists throughout the United States toured Wilford Hall Medical Center to get a glimpse of a military chaplain's role in medical ministry. The Reservists are part of the Air Force Chaplain Candidate Intensive Internship Program, which introduces candidates to a wide range of Air Force missions and opportunities for ministry. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicole Roberts)
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Wilford Hall conducts bone marrow registration drive
Ms. Kathy Jones, bone marrow transplant coordinator at Wilford Hall Medical Center (right), takes a cheek swab from Master Sgt. Chad Bailey, 369th Recruiting Group, Aug. 19 at the Gateway Hills Golf Course, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Sergeant Bailey registered as a donor during the WHMC bone marrow donor drive conducted throughout the day and his information was input into the Department of Defense database that matches donors with individuals needing transplants. For more information about bone marrow transplants, call 292-7080. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sue Campbell)
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Golf marathon promotes bone marrow donor registry
Lt. Col. (Dr.) David Ririe, bone marrow transplant physician at Wilford Hall Medical Center (right), speaks to a San Antonio television reporter during a golf marathon on Aug. 19 at the Gateway Hills Golf Course, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, conducted to encourage individuals to register as potential bone marrow donors. Dr. Ririe and Maj. (Dr.) Dustin Stevenson, also a bone marrow transplant physician at WHMC, played 72 holes of golf in the Texas heat, challenging individuals to come to the golf course and register. For more information about bone marrow transplants, call 292-7080. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sue Campbell)
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Plaque presentation
Col. (Dr.) Jimmie Bailey (left), commander, 59th Medical Operations Group, accepts a plaque from Mrs. Katie Mangold (center) and her parents, Lt. Col. (retired) John and Lillian Hennessy (right) Aug. 18 at Wilford Hall Medical Center. Mrs. Mangold wanted to show her appreciation to the WHMC emergency department staff and surgical team for all they did for her son in April 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kimberly Yearyean-Siers)
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59th Medical Wing welcomes new Command Chief Master Sgt.
LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Chief Master Sgt. Richard K. Robinson is the new Command Chief Master Sgt. for the 59th Medical Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
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VHC helps to ensure vaccine safety
LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Are you concerned about possible side effects occurring before or after your vaccinations, or you do think you may have a health concern related to vaccines? The Vaccine Healthcare Center at Lackland Air Force Base can help you.
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Air Force doctors to battle Texas heat in golf marathon for bone marrow donors
LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Despite the brutal heat in South Texas, two Air Force doctors will play 72 holes of golf Aug. 19 to raise awareness about the need for bone marrow transplant donors.
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The 101 Critical Days of Summer safety video with Gen. Lorenz, commander Air Education and Training Command, has been released and is located at www.aetc.af.mil . Once on the webpage click on the 101 Critical Days of Summer banner to watch the video. |
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BRAC 2005 recommends (172 Med 10) the consolidation of Wilford Hall Medical Center (WHMC) and Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San Antonio into one medical region with two integrated campuses known as San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC).
Brooke Army Medical Center will serve as a world-class health science center for inpatient and ambulatory care, consisting of Graduate Medical Education (GME) & training, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and the only American Burn Association verified Burn Center within the DoD. The facility will be known as SAMMC-North.
Wilford Hall Medical Center, SAMMC-South, will serve as a large, full-service ambulatory care center with selected medical and surgical outpatient specialties servicing a large beneficiary and trainee population. It will host a premier Eye Center of Excellence. |
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Click the below links for up-to-date information on clinics and departments moving between Wilford Hall and Brooke Army Medical Centers, provided by the San Antonio Military BRAC Integration Office (SAMBIO): SAMBIO move bulletin and SAMBIO Pending Moves. |
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Consult Appointment Management Office:
(210) 916-9900
0630-1630 duty days
Best Time to Call:
after 1000 Tues -Fri
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