Offutt AFB In-Processing Brief55th Medical Group

Ehrling Bergquist Clinic (EBC)Location: Capehart Rd & 25th Street Across from Capehart

Chapel

Flight Medicine Clinic

Location: Bldg. 527 Fairchild Hall near the Base Exchange

Before we get started:

Medical In-processing Questionnaire– Applies to AD and Family Members– Ensure Good Contact Information

EBC Telephone Extensions– Contains Clinic Specific Extensions– Assist to Navigate the Telephone

Tree– Saves time

FOR FURTHER INFO:

www.facebook.com/55mdg– Updates and medical group events

Medical Group Website– See phone extension handout for

address– Access to all today’s briefs

Access to Care How do I make an appointment?

–“232-CARE“ or 402-232-2273

–www.tricareonline.com–Appointment line open 0630-1630 Mon-Fri

–Primary Care Clinic Hours0730-1630Closed until 1300 third Thur

Audio Reminder

Audio Reminder–Automated telephone reminder

of clinic appointment –Generated one day prior to your

appointment

Keep DEERS Information Updated

Emergency CareDial: 911

– Go to the nearest Emergency Room (ER)

Closest ER to Offutt AFB is Bellevue Medical Center 25th and HWY 370

– After receiving treatment, notify your PCP (provider) at 232-CARE (2273) within 24 hours

I don’t need an ER but what do I do

when clinic is closed? Who do I call?

Call 232-CARE (2273), Option 4 - Speak with Health Care Advisor

to authorize care after hours - Pamphlet on “After Hours Care

Guide” in folder for Urgent Care locations

Specialty Care

-Allergy - Orthopedics-General Surgery - Physical Therapy-Obstetrics - Gynecology-Dermatology - Podiatry-Chiropractic - ENT-Ophthalmology - Optometry-Mental Health

Reminder for Referrals to Specialty Care

- Go to Referral Management Center prior to leaving clinic

- Urgent referrals should have an appointment before you leave the clinic

- If you use TRICARE online, you will receive your authorization faster (vs mail)

- On base referrals- WE call you for appt- Off base providers- YOU call for appt

Sore Throat Clinic

WALK-IN to your Primary Care Clinic 0800-1100 or 1300-1500.

NO appointment required.– Tell them you have a “sore throat.”

Evaluation using Medical Guidelines.

UTI Clinic

WALK-IN to your Primary Care Clinic during duty hours. (females >18 only)

NO appointment required.

Evaluation using Medical Guidelines.

Pregnancy Test

Walk-in testing for Prime Enrollees–Go to lab during normal duty

hours– One pregnancy test per 7 day period– No lab order required– Under age 19 must have parent

present

–Bring lab work to your Primary Care Clinic

– You may wait for results or the clinic will call you with the results

MiCare – Secure Healthcare Messaging Air Force Medical Service electronic Health

Initiative Project (eHIP) Secure, HIPAA-compliant web-based communication with

healthcare team Eliminate phone tag, voicemails, & unnecessary office

visits Request/review lab and test results Request prescription renewals Maintain Personal Health Record

Online, anytime – “Trusted Care, Anywhere!”

MiCare Registration Adult patients must be verified in person

by clinic staff, will receive email invitation to communicate with team once PCM is assigned

MiCare not available to patients in PRP clinic (AF Policy)

Parents can add children under age 18 Patients 13 and older can choose to create

their own account (not linked under a parent’s)

Account will travel with you as you PCS

A Few Other Tips

Supervisors may grant AD Quarters for 24 hours per AFI 41-210, para 3.6.4

Bad Weather – the Clinic is closed if the base is closed

PRP – Begin/end with PRP Clinic Keep DEERS Information Current

Personal Exercise Programs Fitness Briefings Running Clinics Get Fit Run Class

• Tobacco Cessation Information Session

• ALA Quit Line• You Can Quit 2 Online Program• Class setting – 3 weeks• FREE Prescriptions for tobacco

cessation medications

FITNESS PROGRAM

TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM

Private Counseling Bod Pod Analysis Energy Balance Class The Weight is Over Support

Group Better Bodies Better Life

NUTRITION & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH:• CALL: 402-294-5977• FACEBOOK : OFFUTT HEALTH & WELLNESS

CENTER• STOP BY: LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF

THE FIELD HOUSE• HOURS: 0730 – 1630 MONDAY THROUGH

FRIDAY

WELCOME

From the 55th Medical Group staff:

It is both a pleasure and privilege to serve you!

Home of Offutt’s Mighty Medics!