The 97th Medical Group in Bldg 46 provides basic outpatient care for active duty and retired members and their families at Altus AFB. The facility covers more than 60,000 square feet. Military sick call is done by appointment Mon-Fri beginning at 6:30 a.m. It is accessed by calling 580-481-5235 or DSN 312-866-5235. Military sick call in Flight Medicine is on a walk-inbasis from 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. for flying personnel.
The Dental Service is located in Bldg 47. They provide a full line of general dentistry services for active duty military members. Appointments are made in person or by calling DSN 866-5235 or 580-481-5235. After hours emergency care may be obtained by calling the TRICARE Beneficiary line at 1-800-406-2832. The Dental Officer of the Day will return your call, evaluate the problem, and provide specific instructions for care or follow-up.
Obstetrics Patients who are 20 weeks or more along in their pregnancy and are having pregnancy-related problems after duty hours should call the OB ward at Jackson County Hospital at 580-481-2350 and then report as instructed by OB ward Personnel. If less than 20 weeks preganan, contact your provider through TRICARE, at 1-800-406-2832. Remember this is only for problems associated with pregnancy.
NOTE: Active duty members must process through the 97th Medical Group for enrollment into the TRICARE Prime plan for themselves and family members. Access to appointments/care at the clinics depends on which TRICARE plan was chosen. Altus AFB is part of region VI which implemented TRICARE 1 November 1995.
The Pediatric Clinic is staffed with two Pediatricians. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Parents have an added benefit of being able to talk with a pediatric nurse for home care advice. A lactation consultant is on staff to assist breastfeeding moms. Call for an appointment or advice at 580-481-5235.
After duty hours all active duty are seen at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. First get authorization from their Primary Care Manager (PCM) by calling 1-800-406-2832.
TRICARE: 1-800-406-2832.
Family Practice Clinic: 580-481-5235 Life Skill Center: 580-481-5376 Pediatric Clinic: 580-481-5235 Flight Medicine: 580-481-5235 Dental Clinic: 580-481-5262 Health and Wellness Center: 580-4815495
