The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

The Fort Drum Medical Department Activity and Guthrie Army Health Clinic will remain open for care throughout the duration of the lapse in appropriations. 

If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Health Services

Occupational Health

The Occupational Health mission is to protect the civilian/military employees from occupational injuries, illnesses and exposures due to hazardous materials or environment through pre-placement and annual medical surveillance exams, while maintaining compliance with military and civilian regulatory agencies.

The staff of the Occupational Health Clinic recognizes the individuality of the patient and the uniqueness of each case. We provide comprehensive quality health assessments in which the clinic’s continuing responsibility for health care is not limited by the patient’s age, sex, or by a particular organ system or disease entity. Occupational Health activities focus on health promotion and protection; maintenance and restoration of health and the preventive approach to health care, including early disease detection, health teaching and counselling and work-site evaluations. We believe the patient has the right to be treated with dignity and be an active participant in the decisions regarding personal care.

Contact Us

Phone

315-772-5811

Hours

Monday-Friday
7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Location

11050 Mount Belvedere Blvd.
Fort Drum, NY 13602

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