To Your Health

7th Medical Group
The 7th Medical Group provides personalized health care through military TRICARE Prime teams staffed by board-certified family practice physicians, Sight surgeons, pediatricians, internists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. The facility boasts specialty clinics for optometry, mental health and minor surgical procedures and gynecology. Additional services available include immunizations, laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, pharmacy and dental. Obstetrical services have moved to a local civilian TRICARE network.

Health Care
Services not available in this facility are provided through local civilian providers or the worldwide military healthcare system. Newcomers should enroll in TRICARE Prime upon arrival to ensure continuity of medical care. Staff members will assist patients in making informed decisions concerning their medical care. The staff emphasizes clinical prevention that identities preventable illness and injury through targeted screening. Staff members strive to educate people on how to avoid diseases, or identify and treat them early.

Emergency Care
The 7th Medical Group does not have an emergency room. However, 24-hour ambulance service is available. In case of an on-base emergency, dial 911. This number will patch you through to the Fire Department, Security Forces and the Medical Group. Emergency services are provided through Hendrick Medical Center (regional trauma center) and Abilene Regional Medical Center.

Appointment System
Appointments are available through a centralized voice information system. This system directs the caller to the appropriate clinic and provides valuable information about the clinic and its hours. Beneficiaries can call the system at (325) 696-4677. Customers can schedule appointments Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are limited appointments available on weekends and holidays. Call (325) 696-2334 for an acute care appointment. Flyers should call the Sight medicine clinic at (325) 696-5490 for appointments or report to the aerospace medicine clinic Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Newcomers will receive specific information and enrollment materials during the base in-processing briefing.
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