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 10th Medical Group will continue to honor scheduled appointments during the government shutdown. Our patient appointing service will be open and will still take requests for appointments. We are doing our best to minimize impact on our beneficiaries and their health care. The clinic’s Operating Room, Primary Care and Specialty Care services will remain fully operational. Ancillary services (pharmacy, laboratory, radiology) will also remain operational. As always, safe and high-quality healthcare remain our priority. Please call (719) 526-CARE (2273) to schedule or cancel appointments.

Health Services

Urgent & Emergency Care

If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical situation (including mental health emergencies), call 911 immediately or visit your nearest hospital.

Medical emergencies are the sudden and unexpected onset of a medical condition that:

Is threatening to life, limb, or eyesight;
Requires immediate medical treatment; or
Manifests painful symptoms that requires immediate response to alleviate suffering.

Urgent Care

Urgent Care services treat non-life-threatening health issues that require immediate attention, such as sprains, the flu, colds, and other common illnesses.

Cadets requiring urgent care click here.

If you’re unsure about whether you need urgent care, contact the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line to speak to a registered nurse. Visit MHSNurseAdviceLine.com for web chat and video chat, or dial 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273).

Emergency Care

If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical situation (including mental health emergencies), call 911 immediately or visit your nearest hospital. Emergency care services treat life-threatening medical issues such as threats to your life, limbs, sight, or safety.