One-minute social media video features ceremony highlighting Wilford Hall Emergency Center's incorporation into the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) Trauma and Emergency Healthcare System as a Freestanding Emergency Center.
STRAC is designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services to develop, implement, and maintain the regional trauma and emergency healthcare system for the 22 counties in Trauma Service Area.
For the 59th Medical Wing, this STRAC recognition allows civilian ambulances to transport DoD beneficiaries with a government-issued ID card from locations outside of Joint Base San Antonio installations directly to the Wilford Hall Emergency Center.
“Our commitment is clear," said Maj. Nathan...
The 59th Medical Wing hosted five Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) nurses for a professional exchange in September and October 2024, offering them immersive experience in U.S. Air Force healthcare practices. The exchange focused on medical readiness, international collaboration, and hands-on training in areas like critical care and neonatal care, giving the Thai nurses practical insights to take back to their healthcare system. U.S. Air Force and...
