Services reduced in March
The Heidelberg Army Health Clinic will scale back certain services beginning in March, leading up to the facility’s closure in June. Due to personnel losses in the Radiology department, ultrasound services will cease March 1. All ultrasound services will be referred to either Landstuhl Regional Medical Center or host-nation treatment facilities in the local community. Also due to personnel losses, the Audiology section will curtail services to hearing testing only March 1, with complete closure of services May 1. The Physical Therapy clinic will close April 1, with the remaining provider and services being incorporated into the Family Practice clinic through its closure in June. Services will be limited to active duty only with all other patients being referred to LRMC or the local economy. The Wellness Center will close and start its transition to Wiesbaden April 1. In addition, the dining facility on Nachrichten Kaserne will end hot meal services March 1, with a trans
Access to Care
Heidelberg Health Clinic beneficiaries remaining in the area after the clinic closes in June (i.e., retirees and family members) can enroll for care at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. LRMC is an alternative option, in addition to host-nation care, for continued health care needs. LRMC has made additional capacity to accommodate retirees and other eligible beneficiaries. For more information talk to your TRICARE representative or call LRMC TRICARE at 06371-9464-6374.
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