Fort Drum Medical Activity

11/19/2025

🚨 Quick Thinking Saves a Life! 🚨

Command Sgt. Maj. Brett W. Johnson, 10th Mountain Division senior enlisted leader, stopped by the Guthrie AHC EMS bay Nov. 17, to recognize an exceptional EMS team for their quick actions this past summer.

In July, the paramedic and EMT crew responded to a severe headache call, but quickly identified the signs of a potential stroke in a teenage patient.

The team immediately contacted a MEDEVAC crew from 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division “Dustoff,” who swiftly airlifted the patient to SUNY Upstate.

Thanks to their expertise and rapid response, the patient received life-saving treatment and is now in rehab. Their quick thinking made the difference between a serious prognosis and a positive outcome.

Join us in thanking these incredible professionals!

11/18/2025

🦃 Thanksgiving Operating Schedule

Please read our consolidated schedule carefully. Normal operations resume Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.

***CLOSED ALL DAY***
📅 Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day) The Fort Drum Medical Activity and Guthrie Army Health Clinic will be CLOSED to all patient care and services.

***REDUCED & CONSOLIDATED SERVICES***
📅 Friday, November 28, 2025 (The Day After Thanksgiving) Some clinics and services will close at NOON, while others will be closed all day or consolidated to other locations.

🚫 CLOSED TO PATIENT CARE ALL DAY
o Pharmacy Services
o Appointment Call Center
o Laboratory Services (only open for internal use)
o Armed Forces Wellness Center
o Audiology / MIPS
o Nutrition Clinic
o Optometry Clinic
o Musculoskeletal Clinic
o Army Public Health Nursing Clinic
o Women’s Health Gynecology Clinic

🔄 CONSOLIDATED & CLOSING AT NOON
o Troop Medical Clinics consolidated to Guthrie PCC (Limited same day services)
o All Behavioral Health services consolidated to Wilcox BH (No walk-in services available)
o Radiology services consolidated to Guthrie AHC (Walk-in X-rays only)
o Dental Health Activity services consolidated to Stone Dental Clinic (open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for sick call, scheduled exams, and scheduled hygiene)

⏰ CLOSING AT NOON
o All other clinics and services not listed above will close at 12:00 PM.

🚨 IMPORTANT: CHECK BEFORE YOU GO! If you are unsure of your clinic's status, please check ahead of time before visiting the clinic. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

11/18/2025

✨ Cozy Moment of Thanks: Kicking off the Holiday Season!

Last Friday, our dedicated staff from across Fort Drum MEDDAC took a moment to connect at Guthrie Army Health Clinic. Our gathered for pie, coffee, and cider during a much-needed "Cozy Moment of Thanks."

It was a great opportunity staff to relax, recharge, and enjoy some treats together before the busy holidays ahead. And a special thanks to everyone who donated baked goods and volunteered to help prepare the event!

11/17/2025

📢 TRICARE OPEN SEASON REMINDER!

It's that time of year again! If you are eligible for or enrolled in Prime or TRICARE Select, now is the time to review your options for 2026.

The deadline to enroll or make changes is Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

What can you do?
• ✅ Switch from TRICARE Prime to Select, or vice versa.
• ✅ Enroll in a plan if you don't have one.
• ✅ Stay in your current plan (no action needed if you are happy with your coverage!).

Don't miss this one-time annual opportunity! Changes made now go into effect on January 1, 2026.

Get started here: https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/

If you’re eligible, you may also enroll in dental and vision coverage during Federal Benefits Open Season: https://www.benefeds.gov/.

TRICARE and FEDVIP Open Season information

11/14/2025

🤝 Help Protect Your Community. Get Your Flu Shot! 💉

Getting vaccinated is more than personal protection—it’s a vital way we protect the health of our loved ones, teammates, friends, and the entire Fort Drum community.

Army Public Health Nursing's Walk-in Flu Vaccine Clinic will continue to operate through December 4th, making it easy to get your vaccine:

• Who: Service Members, TRICARE beneficiaries (ages 18+), and Fort Drum DA and DOD Civilians.
• When: Mondays through Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Available until December 4th)
• Where: Army Public Health Nursing Clinic, Building P-36, 1st Street West, Fort Drum.

Let's keep our community healthy and strong this season!

11/14/2025

Happening Now:

Please join us for the MEDCO Change of Command and Awards Ceremony as we celebrate the contributions of our team.

11/13/2025

Celebrating Nursing Excellence! 🌟

We were honored to host a DAISY Award ceremony at the Guthrie Army Health Clinic to celebrate the outstanding work of our nursing staff. 🏆

The DAISY Award, which comes from patient nominations, recognizes nurses who provide extraordinary compassionate care.

- 9 Guthrie Nurses received nominations and were recognized.
- Jose Vega, LPN, was presented with the official DAISY Award for the daily impact he has on his patients.

Thank you to all our dedicated nurses for going above and beyond for the Fort Drum community. We appreciate your service!

10/20/2025

The main Guthrie Appointment Line is currently experiencing connectivity issues. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible and appreciate your patience.

If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.
Should you still require assistance, please call MHS Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273) or go to https://mhsgenesis.health.mil/.

09/30/2025

The Fort Drum MEDDAC and Guthrie AHC will remain open for care throughout the potential government lapse in appropriations beginning tomorrow, Oct. 1.

During this time, we will suspend social media activity and won’t respond to messages or comments on this platform. Social media and web activity will resume normal activity when the federal government resumes business as usual.

Bottom line, healthcare operations will continue to operate as normal with limited exceptions. Please call 1-888-838-1303 or message your care team via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal if you have questions about possible changes to services during the government lapse in appropriations.

If you have a medical emergency, call 911. For information about TRICARE coverage during the lapse in appropriations period, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

09/30/2025

The Fort Drum Women’s Health Gynecology Clinic (formerly OB/GYN) is moving from its current location at the Samaritan Medical Center to the Guthrie Army Health Clinic on Fort Drum.

Starting Oct. 7, 2025, all appointments will be at the Guthrie AHC’s Primary Care Clinic (11050 Mount Belvedere Blvd., Fort Drum, NY 13602). The clinic’s last day at Samaritan will be Oct. 2, 2025.

Phone Update:
• Until Oct. 2, 2025, the phone number will remain (315) 785-4624.
• Starting Oct. 3, 2025, please contact us via the Guthrie AHC Appointment Line at 1-888-838-1303.

09/29/2025

📢 Fort Drum Flu Shot Clinics! 📢

Get your this fall! Guthrie Army Health Clinic is hosting Saturday walk-in flu shot clinics for all beneficiaries ages 6 months and older.

Mark your calendars:
Saturday, October 18
Saturday, November 1

*Key Details*
Who: Fort Drum MEDDAC beneficiaries (ages 6 months and up).
What: Flu shot.
Where: Guthrie Army Health Clinic.
How: Walk-in only. No appointment necessary!

Protect yourself and your family this flu season. We'll see you there! 💉

*** Unable to make one of our Saturday clinics? Not to worry. Our Army Public Health team will host a daily flu drive (Monday through Thursday) from October 6 to December 4 for beneficiaries ages 18 years and older. Be sure to follow us for more information.



U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
10th Mountain Division