Extraordinary efforts from across the 59th are being put forth each and every day in the invisible war against COVID-19. “Business as necessary” means our Warrior Medics are on the front lines regardless of what clinic they are assigned to. We are all banded together to continue serving the beneficiaries of our community.
While San Antonio is under a “Stay Home, Work Safe” order, members of the 59th Medical Wing have found new ways to continue providing high-reliability care through virtual appointments while keeping patients and staff here safe.
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas—
“I had a man, an Air Force officer, call me one time. He said to me – I’m working long hours at work, I have two small children at home. I’m stressed and I’m worried I’ll take it out on my family.
“I need your help.”
U.S. Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg spoke to medics during a Jan. 9 visit to Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.
“During this time of year, the donations kind of dry up,” said Staff Sgt. Taylor Altrichter, Blood Donor Center NCO-in-charge of quality assurance. “People are busy with the holidays and we have a hard time getting as much blood as we need.”
