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.