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The Fort Drum MEDDAC’s Walk-In Contraceptive Clinic is held every Tuesday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Guthrie Clinic’s Primary Care Clinic (PCC). No appointment necessary!

All active duty service members and eligible beneficiaries capable of becoming pregnant can get comprehensive contraceptive care in a single visit.

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The Fort Drum MEDDAC’s Walk-In Contraceptive Clinic is held every Tuesday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Guthrie Clinic’s Primary Care Clinic (PCC). No appointment necessary! All active duty service members and eligible beneficiaries capable of becoming pregnant can get comprehensive contraceptive care in a single visit.

The Fort Drum Dental Health Activity celebrated the accomplishments and hard work of seven dental assistant students during a graduation ceremony at the Sportsman Lounge on Fort Drum, New York, April 6, 2023.

The students were part of a six-month program sponsored by the American Red Cross. The cost-free comprehensive program for military dependents provided students with more than 800 hours of didactic and hands-on clinical training, leading to a certificate of completion as a dental assistant.

Fort Drum Dental Activity celebrates Red Cross dental assistant graduates

The Fort Drum Dental Health Activity celebrated the accomplishments and hard work of seven dental assistant students during a graduation ceremony at the Sportsman Lounge on Fort Drum, New York, April 6, 2023. The students were part of a six-month program sponsored by the American Red Cross. The cost-free comprehensive program for military dependents provided students with more than 800 hours of didactic and hands-on clinical training, leading to a certificate of completion as a dental assistant.

MHS GENESIS is here. Click here to learn more about the DoD's new electronic health record for the Military Health System.

MHS GENESIS is here. Click here to learn more about the DoD's new electronic health record for the Military Health System.

TRICARE Open Season 2022 has ended. If you didn’t enroll or make a change to your TRICARE health plan during open season, you must wait until the next open season unless you have a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event (QLE). TRICARE Open Season happens each fall. To learn more, visit: https://tricare.mil/lifeevents.

How to Make Enrollment Changes Outside of TRICARE Open Season

TRICARE Open Season 2022 has ended. If you didn’t enroll or make a change to your TRICARE health plan during open season, you must wait until the next open season unless you have a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event (QLE). TRICARE Open Season happens each fall. To learn more, visit: https://tricare.mil/lifeevents.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

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Click here for up-to-date information on the COVID-19 vaccine, including safety information, distribution and prioritization phases, and frequently asked questions.

With news of the contagious and potentially deadly illness known as novel coronavirus grabbing headlines worldwide, military health officials say that an informed, common sense approach minimizes the chances of getting sick. (Graphic by Military Health System)

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With news of the contagious and potentially deadly illness known as novel coronavirus grabbing headlines worldwide, military health officials say that an informed, common sense approach minimizes the chances of getting sick. (Graphic by Military Health System)

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Bug Week is June 10-17. From fun activities at the Bugapalooza kick-off event to education for the service member and their families about diseases transmitted by bugs, we’ve got you covered.

What’s the Buzz? Bug Week is Here, June 10-17

Buzz. Buzz. Swwwwaaaaaarm. SPLAT! These familiar sounds are a reminder that summer—and even more bugs—will arrive soon. To educate and inform the military community about illnesses transmitted by bugs and how to prevent bug bites at home or while deployed, the Military Health System is holding Bug Week, June 10-17. The week will also demonstrate the good things bugs can do for us.

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Q&A: Does TRICARE Cover Care When Traveling Overseas?

While traveling overseas, the rules for getting care depend on your sponsor status, your health plan, and your location. Learn your options for accessing care overseas, as well as what you’ll need to do when you return home.

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Peterson Area Dental Laboratory hosts dental symposium

More than 150 dental professionals from across the Department of Defense participated in the 2023 Area Dental Laboratory Symposium May 23-25 in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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TRICARE Preventive Health Benefits Women Should Know

It’s important for all women to get their recommended preventive services. TRICARE covers all clinical preventive services with no out-of-pocket costs to you if you use a TRICARE network provider. But if you’re age 65 or older and you have TRICARE For Life, follow Medicare’s rules for getting preventive care.

Fort Drum and Guthrie Ambulatory News and Updates

Students of the American Red Cross Dental Assistant training program stand with their certificates of completion during the program’s graduation ceremony at the Sportsman Lounge on Fort Drum, N.Y., April 6, 2023.

Fort Drum Dental Activity celebrates Red Cross dental assistant graduates

The Fort Drum Dental Health Activity celebrated the accomplishments and hard work of seven dental assistant students during a graduation ceremony at the Sportsman Lounge on Fort Drum, New York, April 6, 2023.

Col. Matthew Mapes, the new commander of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC), Fort Drum, N.Y., receives the organization’s flag, or colors, from Brig. Gen. Mary V. Krueger, the commanding general of Regional Health Command – Atlantic, during the MEDDAC change of command ceremony, July 16, 2021. The passing of the colors is a traditional gesture symbolizing the continuation of trust, ensuring that the unit and its Soldiers are never without official leadership.

Fort Drum Medical Activity welcomes new commander during Change of Command

Col. Matthew Mapes assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC), Fort Drum, New York, from Col. Robert Heath during a change of command ceremony, July 16, 2021.

Command Sgt. Maj. Eric N. Price, the senior enlisted leader of the Fort Drum Medical Activity, officially assumes responsibility as the MEDDAC’s command sergeant major by accepting the unit’s flag from Col. Rob Heath, the MEDDAC commander, during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Fort Drum, N.Y., June 17, 2021. The passing of the unit flag, or colors, is a traditional gesture symbolizing the commander’s confidence in the command sergeant major’s ability to lead the MEDDAC Soldiers and serve as the principal advisor to the commander on enlisted matters. (U.S. Army photo by Warren W. Wright Jr., Fort Drum Medical Activity Public Affairs)

Fort Drum Medical Activity welcomes new command sergeant major

Command Sgt. Maj. Eric N. Price assumed responsibility as the Fort Drum Medical Activity’s senior enlisted leader during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Fort Drum, New York, June 17, 2021.

U.S. Navy Lt. Ann Lehto conducts a simulated sexual assault forensic examination interview of a role player during a Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner course hosted on Fort Drum.

Expanding Compassionate Care for Sexual Assault Survivors: Fort Drum sexual assault healthcare specialist provides training in forensic examinations to Navy doctor

The U.S. Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Drum, New York, hosted a U.S. Navy doctor during a Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE) course. Traditionally held in San Antonio, the two-week course consisted of one week of online didactic training and three days of hands-on clinical training taught by the Fort Drum Sexual Assault Medical Management Office program manager.

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