AFMS - Maxwell - 42d Medical Group

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The 42nd Medical Group provides Trusted Care to Support Training and Education while Enhancing Human Performance for all we Serve with an Inspired Staff…Safe and Healthy Culture…Trained and Ready Force. We reserve the right to determine which comments violate our comment policy as wells as remove violations. User comments do not necessarily reflect the opinion of AFMS, the Department of Defense (DoD), or the United States. Our social media activities are not intended to act as an alternative to visiting your doctor or contacting your local facility. We do not include any personal health information (PHI) on our social media networks or MTF websites, and PHI will be removed if posted by a user. If you have an urgent health issue or concern, please contact our local patient advocate. Please remember, the information you post online is public. To protect your own privacy and the privacy of others, do not include personally identifiable information (PII) such as Social Security numbers, phone numbers, addresses, or e-mail addresses in the body of your comment. Please observe the following guidelines or your comments will be subject to removal:
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We recognize the web is a 24/7 medium, and your comments are welcome at any time. However, given the need to manage federal resources, moderating and posting of comments will occur during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Comments submitted after hours or on weekends/holidays will be read and posted as early as possible the next business day. Members of the media are asked to send questions to the Public Affairs office through their normal channels and to refrain from submitting questions as comments. These comments are subject to removal. Thank you for taking the time to read this comment policy. For additional guidance, please reference the Air Force New Media Manual. We encourage your participation in our social media outlets and look forward to an educational exchange of ideas. DoD Social Media User Agreement:
http://www.ourmilitary.mil/user_agreement.shtml

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military perso...
10/03/2025

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.

Your health and well-being remain our highest priority. The 42d MDG is open, and we continue to schedule appointments. Call 334-953-3368 or visit https://maxwell.tricare.mil/ to learn about changes to our office hours or services during the government lapse in appropriations. This site will only provide critical updates on patient access to routine, urgent, and emergent healthcare. For information about TRICARE coverage during the lapse in appropriations period, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.

Due to the government lapse in appropriations, we won’t respond to messages or comments on this platform. We’ll resume n...
10/01/2025

Due to the government lapse in appropriations, we won’t respond to messages or comments on this platform. We’ll resume normal activity when the federal government resumes business as usual. If you have a medical emergency, call 911. For information about TRICARE coverage during the lapse in appropriations period, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.



Call 334-953-3368 to learn about changes to our office hours or services during the government lapse in appropriations.

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. We’ll reply to your message once the lapse in appropriations ends.

If you have a medical emergency, call 911.

Do you live overseas? Then call your international emergency number.

Do you have a non-urgent issue? Visit tricare.mil/shutdown for benefit information.

09/30/2025

To our valued beneficiaries:

We understand a potential lapse in government funding can be concerning and want to assure you that providing continuous care remains our highest priority at the 42d MDG.

Here’s what you need to know in the event of a lapse in appropriations:

➡️ You will continue to have access to care at the 42d MDG, including pharmacy services. Please keep in mind that hours and availability of services may be adjusted.

➡️ For the latest information regarding TRICARE services during a lapse in appropriations, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

➡️ Call 334-953-3368 or visit https://maxwell.tricare.mil/ to verify services and hours of operation. You can also reach out to your healthcare team through the Patient Portal.

➡️ If you need guidance on what type of care is right for you, the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7 at 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273).

We are committed to keeping you informed. Thank you for trusting us with your care.

Mark your calendars for October 16th to get your flu vaccine at the base gym between 1400 - 1600! 💉💪🏼🏥 Flu shots will al...
09/30/2025

Mark your calendars for October 16th to get your flu vaccine at the base gym between 1400 - 1600! 💉💪🏼

🏥 Flu shots will also be available in the MDG starting October 17th.

Off-Base options include: Walgreens, CVS, and Publix

‼️For more information please go to the Tricare website using the below link:

https://tricare.mil/fluvaccine

Attention Pharmacy Patrons,To better serve you and optimize our capabilities, both the Gunter Annex Script Center at the...
09/30/2025

Attention Pharmacy Patrons,

To better serve you and optimize our capabilities, both the Gunter Annex Script Center at the shopette and the Maxwell Script Center at the Bx have been permanently closed. To make things easier for you, prescriptions sent electronically by your provider are now automatically activated. No need to call, sit in the lobby, or stop by. Routine medications are usually ready in two duty days. Thank you for understanding and allowing us to serve you.

Ticks can transmit diseases to people and pets in the United States. Take proactive steps to protect yourself, your fami...
09/30/2025

Ticks can transmit diseases to people and pets in the United States. Take proactive steps to protect yourself, your family, and your animals.

🕷️ Don’t Get Ticked Off! 🕷️

Ticks may be small, but they can carry big health risks.

✅ Use repellent

✅ Wear long sleeves & pants

✅ Check yourself, kids & pets after being outside

Quick checks = safer adventures 🌿

09/29/2025

That’s our (S)Sgt!! 🎉

09/29/2025
Good morning, Maxwell!
09/29/2025

Good morning, Maxwell!

Please see flyer for 2025 Influenza Vaccination options!
09/29/2025

Please see flyer for 2025 Influenza Vaccination options!

09/19/2025

That’s our LT!!

Address

300 Twining Street
Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
36112

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:40pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:40pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:40pm

Website

https://maxwell.tricare.mil/

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