Health Care
Skillful professionals deliver outpatient health benefits and promote wellness to community members.
- Dunham US Army Health Clinic Appointments Line - (717) 245-3400
- Appointments Line Toll Free - 1-877-787-2569
- Clinic Information Line - (717) 245-3400
- After Hours Dunham Provider Line - (717) 245-4047
- HealthNet Federal Services (TRICARE information) - 1-877-874-2273
- TRICARE For Life - 1-866-773-0404
The Dunham US Army Health Clinic is a Joint Commission accredited health care facility that provides primary medical care to authorized beneficiaries. Part of the Fort Meade, MD Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC), the clinic is staffed and equipped for routine outpatient medical conditions.
Family medicine is the primary clinical service available, supported by limited pediatrics and gynecology. The clinic provides immunizations, optometry, physical examination, mammography, and social work services. Dunham does not provide obstetrics service.
Make appointments with primary care providers through the central appointment system. Phone for appointments: (717) 245-3400 or toll free 1-877-787-2569. Phone to cancel appointments: (717) 245-3325.
No emergency room or inpatient services are available at the Health Clinic.
Hospitalization and specialized medical care are arranged upon referral by primary care physicians. Prime patients are referred to local hospitals and specialists, or to military medical treatment facilities at Fort Meade Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, or National Navy Medical Center at Bethesda.
The Pharmacy will fill prescriptions for active and retired military and authorized family members. Dispensing is limited to items stocked in the pharmacy. Not all medications commonly used in certain medical specialties are available on the formulary that is designed to meet the overall needs of the Carlisle Barracks family medicine and primary care programs. Certain quantity fill and refill limitations are required by Army regulations and MEDDAC policy.
Refills can be requested with refill mailers available at the Pharmacy. Or, use the 24-hour telephone system to request your prescription refills. Phone for refills: 1-800-248-6337.
Location: Dunham US Army Health Clinic, 450 Gibner Road, Suite 1, Carlisle, PA 17013-5086. Pharmacy hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 0730 - 1630, Tuesday 0730 - 1930, Thursday 0730 - 1200 hours, closed weekends and holidays. Phone: 245-3400, Option 1 for touch tone, then Option 3 for Pharmacy. Please call ahead to check closing/holiday hours or click here for latest information.
TRICARE began in this region June 1, 1998. TRICARE Prime has no enrollment fees for active duty family members - but does require enrollment update during in-processing activities, or make initial enrollment at the Patient Service Center.
The Clinic Health Benefits Advisor at Dunham US Army Health Clinic can offer information about health care options. Phone (717) 245-4112.
US Army Dental Clinic - (717) 245-4542 The US Army Dental Clinic provides general dental services to authorized active duty personnel. Patients with emergency cases such as pain, swelling, or bleeding will be seen in the Dental Clinic on a walk-in basis during sick call hours. For sick call, soldiers must report at 0730 or at 1300 on regular duty days.
Location: 450 Gibner Road, Suite # 2, with the Dunham US Army Health Clinic.
The active duty TRICARE Family Member Dental Insurance Plan (FMDP) covers basic dental care at a savings since the government pays much of the premium cost of the dental insurance plan. Check with the Dental Clinic for the current TRICARE dental program handbook and a list of regional dentists who participate in the plan. To enroll in FMDP, contact the Military Personnel Office, (717) 245-3839. Phone United Concordia at 1-800-866-8499 for more information.