AFMS - McConnell - 22d Medical Group

12/22/2025

If you have TRICARE For Life, you’ll get health care from Medicare providers. There are certain times you may need to file your own claims with WPS Government Services, the TFL contractor. Here’s what

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays from the team at the 22d Medical Group!

We want to share some important information about temporary changes in services and closures during the holidays. Please see details below:

Dates of Modified Services:
• December 24th: CLOSED
• December 25th: CLOSED
• December 26th: OPEN 7:30AM-1:00PM
Our staff will contact any beneficiaries with appointments scheduled for December 24th, or after 1:00 PM on December 26th, to reschedule.

Temporary Service Adjustments on December 26th:
• OPEN 7:30AM-1:00PM: Lab, Immunizations
• OPEN 8:30AM-1:00PM: Pharmacy
• CLOSED: Radiology

Continuity of care for our patients is important to us. See below for additional options should you require care during MTF closures.

Additional Care Options:
• Urgent Care Centers: You can visit any TRICARE-authorized urgent care facility in your network. Non-active-duty beneficiaries do not need a referral for urgent care.
• To find a location, visit https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/UrgentCare .
• Nurse Advice Line: Available 24/7, the Military Health System (MHS) Nurse Advice Line connects you with registered nurses who can assess your symptoms and recommend the best course of action.
• Contact: Call 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273).
• Website: https://mhsnurseadviceline.com/home for web or video chat.
• Emergency Rooms: For life-threatening conditions, please go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately.

Thank you for your patience as our staff takes some much-deserved holiday downtime. Your health and safety are our top priorities. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Please take care of yourself and your loved ones and have a safe and happy holiday season.

12/09/2025

ends today!

Outside of a qualifying life event this is your last chance to enroll or change health plans for next year.

Learn more at: tricare.mil/openseason

12/02/2025

ends next week!

Review your and your family’s health plan and take action by Dec. 9 to make sure you are ready for the new year.

Learn more: tricare.mil/OpenSeason

11/06/2025

Have you started planning for ?

The annual period when you can enroll in or change your health care plan for next year begins Nov. 10. Learn about your options and what you need to do: tricare.mil/OpenSeason

10/01/2025

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 22d Medical Group is open, and we continue to schedule appointments. Call 316-759-6300 or visit https://mcconnell.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.

09/29/2025

✨ 𝐃𝐇𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌

Celebrating our teammates dedicated to Ready, Reliable Care ✨

Today we're thrilled to shine the spotlight on Staff Sgt. Sarah Mize, Aerospace Medical Technician, 22nd Medical Group, McConnell AFB 🎉


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09/29/2025

Stay Healthy This Flu Season! Get Your Flu Shot at the 22 MDG!

Protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu! The 22 MDG is hosting a Flu Vaccine Point of Dispense for ALL beneficiaries ages 6 months and up.
*Children 7 and under must be seen in the immunizations clinic.
**Schedule an appointment online to decrease wait times.

When: October 2, 2025
Time: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: 22 MDG Lower-Level Conference Room (Enter the 22 MDG through the Pharmacy entrance, and signage will direct you to the event.)

No appointment is needed for this special event – just walk in and roll up your sleeve!

Can't make it on October 2nd?
You can schedule your flu shot appointment:
• Online: Through the MHS Patient Portal https://myaccess.dmdc.osd.mil/identitymanagement/app/login
• By Phone: Call our Appointment Line at 316-759-6300

Let's make this a healthy flu season!

09/24/2025

You are never alone. Help is always just a call away.
The Military Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource available 24/7 to all Service Members, Veterans, National Guard, and Reserve personnel.
📞 Dial 988 and press 1 to connect with a trained responder who understands military culture and the unique challenges you face. For a live chat or text connection, visit https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/.
You matter. Your life matters.
If you or someone you know is struggling, don’t wait. Call, chat, or text today.

09/18/2025

The Nurse Advice Line is temporarily unavailable through our appointment line. We're working to get it back up and running as soon as possible.

To contact the Nurse Advice Line, call 1-800-874-2273, option 1, or visit https://www.mhsnurseadvice.com/home for web and video chat.

We appreciate your patience!

09/18/2025

The 22d Medical Group will be closed on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for essential Military Readiness Training. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Need medical advice while we're closed?

Contact the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-874-2273, option 1, or visit https://www.mhsnurseadvice.com/home for web and video chat.

If you have an emergency, please visit Urgent Care or the Emergency Department.

Thank you for your understanding!

09/12/2025

Live in the West Region and have TRICARE Prime?

You may need a new referral for upcoming specialty care if you used the referral approval waiver or have a referral from 2024.

Learn if you need to take action before Oct. 1:

Are you a TRICARE Prime beneficiary living in the West Region? Are you currently using a referral to get specialty care? If you used the West Region referral approval waiver to see a specialist