AFMS - Minot - 5th Medical Group

02/27/2026

⚠️ 5th Medical Group March 2026 Closure ⚠️

🩺 Need care while we're closed?

• 📞 Nurse Advice Line: 24/7 support from registered nurses! Call 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273) or visit https://mhsnurseadviceline.com/home for web or video chat.

• 🚑 Urgent Care: Visit a TRICARE-authorized urgent care center. Find a location: https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/UrgentCare

• 🚨 Emergency: For life-threatening emergencies, please proceed to the nearest emergency room or call 911.

02/26/2026

There are new premium rates for the TRICARE Dental Program starting March 1, 2026.

Check out the new rates: tricare.mil/DentalCosts/Premiums

02/26/2026

Service members: You’re protected —but what about your family? Don't let crash your spring break.

Prior to travel, talk to your health care provider or local clinic to ensure your family is fully protected against measles. If traveling internationally, infants ages 6 to 11 months old can receive an early dose of the MMR vaccine at least two weeks before travel.
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/travel/index.html

02/26/2026

02/24/2026

Confused about referrals and pre-authorizations? 🤔 We’ve got you covered.

Save this infographic for the next time you need it.👇

02/24/2026

The 5th Medical Group Radiology, Immunizations, and Pharmacy will be closing at 1330 on Friday, February 27th, for an official function.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Send a message to learn more

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

Colorectal cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Lower your risk by increasing fiber in your diet. 🥦

Learn about your options for Colorectal Cancer screenings at: Tricare.mil/ColorectalCancerExams

02/19/2026

Update: The Patient Family Partnership Council quarterly meeting will be rescheduled to a later date to be determined due to unforeseen circumstances.

For more info, contact Maj Erin Schmitz at erin.p.schmitz.mil@health.mil

02/17/2026

The TRICARE Pharmacy Program helps you get the prescription drugs you need in a safe, easy, and affordable way. Express Scripts administers the TRICARE pharmacy benefit and offers tools to help you

02/17/2026

TRICARE covers annual mammograms for:
• Women of average risk age 40+
• Women of 15% or greater lifetime risk age 30+.

Learn more about risk assessment and TRICARE breast cancer screening coverage at: Tricare.mil/BreastExams

02/17/2026

Are you enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program? You should know that new premium rates will be in effect March 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027. Take a look and find the premium rate you’ll be paying in