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Health Services

Updated May 6, 2024

Urgent & Emergency Care

If you’re experiencing an emergency, call 911.

The Ireland Army Health Clinic doesn’t offer urgent or emergency care services. However, if you’re enrolled in TRICARE Prime here at [name of MTF], please call and schedule a same-day appointment with your primary care manager. If appointments aren’t available, go to an urgent care center in the TRICARE network.

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.  

All Active Duty, Active Guard and Reserve, Army National Guard/Army Reserve Personnel on Active-Duty Orders/Mobilization Orders: Prior authorization, a referral, is required before personnel may seek care at any urgent care facility. This includes personnel on leave/pass, TDY, etc. Failure to acquire a referral will likely result in a medical bill from the local facility to be paid by the patient. 

If you’re unsure whether you need urgent care or to obtain a referral, 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).  

To learn about how TRICARE covers urgent care, visit the TRICARE Urgent Care page. 

Emergency Care 

If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical situation (including mental health emergencies), call 911immediately. Emergency care services treat life-threatening medical issues such as threats to your life, limbs, sight, or safety.  
 
To learn about how TRICARE covers emergency care, visit the TRICARE Emergency Care page. 

Urgent & Emergency Care FAQs 

What should I do if I have a non-life-threatening health issue? 

Call or visit your nearest urgent care facility if you have a non-life-threatening health issue. If you have a life-threatening health issue, call 911 immediately. 

What should I do if I have a life-threatening health issue? 

Call 911 immediately. 

What should I do if I’m still unsure if I need urgent care? 

You can speak directly to a health professional using the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line to assist you with your health concern by calling 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273). 

Does Ireland provide emergency care services? 

No.  

Does Ireland provide urgent care services? 

No. 

Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!