Health Benefit Advisors will assist all members with their TRICARE needs. To make an appointment please call (208) 832 -1560. The hospital operates on a centralized appointment system except for the following clinics: Mental Health (208)828-7580 , Physical Exams (208)828-7432, Dental Clinic (208)828-7300.
Dental sick call is held on normal duty days. Please call (208) 828-7300 to schedule a same day sick call evaluation. Limited walk-in sick call appointments are available at 7:30 am and 12:30 pm on duty days.
For emergencies, sick call is open to all military, family members, retired and family members of retired personnel. Acute problems such as pain, bleeding and injuries to the mouth are considered emergencies. For true emergency conditions which occur outside normal duty hours, patients should report to the hospital emergency room. Non-active duty patients, however, should seek emergency care directly from their civilian dentists whenever possible. Active duty personnel should use dental sick call for emergencies and non emergency conditions.
Comprehensive general dentistry is provided at this hospital. Types of dental treatment include examination, cleaning, all types of fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, extraction of teeth, root canal therapy, treatment of gum disease, some tooth bleaching and biopsies of small benign growths. Individuals who know they need dental treatment should contact the dental clinic for an appointment at (208)828-7300.
Routine dental care is not available except to active duty members. Appointments will not be made for other than active duty patients. On dental sick call, only emergency treatment will be given. Sponsors must take the responsibility to provide for dental care for their family members. To sign up for the dental plan contact MPF in Building 512 or call (208) 828-2133.
