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.

If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Getting Care

Visitor Guidelines

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 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, and social work services. Dunham does not provide obstetrics service.

Make appointments with primary care providers through the central appointment system. To make appointments call 571-821-7700. To cancel appointments call 571-821-7898.

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 or Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

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.

Don't forget to keep your family's information up-to-date in DEERS.