Urgent & Emergency Care

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911. 

McDonald Army Health Center does not offer Urgent Care or Emergency Services:

Urgent Care

Urgent Care services treat non-life-threatening health issues that require immediate attention, such as sprains, the flu, colds, and other common illnesses.

If you’re unsure about whether you need urgent care, contact the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line to speak to a registered nurse. Visit MHSNurseAdviceLine.com for web chat and video chat, or dial 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273).

To learn about how TRICARE covers urgent care, visit the TRICARE Urgent Care page.

Emergency Care

MCDONALD ARMY HEALTH CENTER DOES NOT OFFER EMERGENCY CARE. If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical situation (including mental health emergencies), call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Emergency care services treat life-threatening medical issues such as threats to your life, limbs, sight, or safety. 

Urgent & Emergency Care FAQs

• What should I do if I have a non-life-threatening health issue?
  • Call or visit your nearest urgent care facility if you have a non-life-threatening health issue. If you have a life-threatening health issue, call 911 immediately.
• What should I do if I have a life-threatening health issue?
  • Call 911 immediately.
• What should I do if I’m still unsure if I need urgent care?
  • Call the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line to speak to a registered nurse about your health concern.
• Does McDonald Army Health Center provide emergency care services?
  • No.
• Does McDonald Army Health Center provide urgent care services?
  • No.