Health Care

The 97th Medical Group in Building 46 provides basic outpatient care for active-duty, retired members, and their families. 

The Dental Clinic provides a full line of general dentistry services for active-duty military members. 

The closest hospital is Jackson County Memorial Hospital, located 2.5 miles from the Altus Air Force Base front gate, 1200 East Pecan Street. You can reach the hospital by phone at 580-379-5000. Emergency medical transport is provided by Jackson County Emergency Medical Services. (Call 911 for emergency services.)  

There is an Xpress Wellness Urgent Care located at 416 N. Main Street. The hours are Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 7 p.m.  They can be reached at 580-379-0325. 

Altus AFB Fire Department vehicles are dispatched to all emergency calls and do carry certified EMTs as first responders.

When you move, TRICARE moves with you. No matter where you go in the world, TRICARE is there before, during and when you get to your next duty station.

There are steps you need to take to make sure changes to your TRICARE coverage go smoothly. Understand that when you move, you may have to use a different TRICARE option. Visit TRICARE Moving to learn more.

Before you move, you should take care of any routine medical needs, including immunizations, and fill your prescriptions so you have enough while traveling. If you need care during your move, visit TRICARE Getting Care When Traveling to learn what to do.

Filling prescriptions while traveling

You should refill prescriptions before traveling. But if you run out of a prescription drug while traveling, visit TRICARE Filling Prescriptions When Traveling.

Getting dental care while traveling

Getting dental care while traveling depends on your location and whether you are a service member or family member.

• If you are an active-duty service member within the United States or in U.S. territories, and near a military installation, you may be able to get emergency dental care at the dental treatment facility, or DTF, if available. If not, contact the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Care Program before you see a dentist and tell the contractor about your move. You will need to get an authorization before you see a dentist. The Active Duty Dental Care Program will work with you, so you can get care from a local network dentist.
• If you are an active-duty service member at an overseas location, call the TRICARE overseas regional call center to get authorization before you see a civilian dentist.
• If you are an active-duty family member within the United States, in U.S. territories or at an overseas location, you can find out if any nearby military dental treatment facility treats active-duty family members. If you're enrolled in the TRICARE dental program, call the TRICARE dental program contractor or visit their website to find a provider. You will need to get an authorization before you see the dentist.

With permanent change of station orders, ask for a copy of your medical and dental records from your military treatment facility and the dental treatment facility. Do this at least one month before your PCS date. The MTF should also transfer a copy of your record and any family records to your new duty station or you may be able to hand carry them to your new duty station.

If you want someone else to be able to get medical or dental information on you or your family while you are moving, you need to complete a DD Form 2870, "Authorization for Disclosure of Medical or Dental Information."

For more information on getting copies of medical records, visit TRICARE Request Copies of Medical Records.

Medical Patients

The 97th Medical Group, located in Building 46, provides basic outpatient care for active-duty, retired members, and their families. 

To schedule appointments, call Central Appointments at 580-481-5235 or DSN 312-866-5235, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  

The 97th MDG is closed every first Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.

Dental Patients

The Dental Clinic is co-located with medical services in Building 46. 

A full line of general dentistry services is provided for active-duty service members. 

Appointments are made in person or by calling DSN 312-866-5262/5263 or 580-481-5262/5263. 

After hours emergency care is available by contacting the Command Post at 580-481-6313 or DSN 312-866-6313. 

The dental officer on call will evaluate the problem and provide specific instructions for care or follow-up.

Obstetrics Patients

Patients who are pregnant and having pregnancy-related problems need to contact their current Obstetrics provider or proceed to the Jackson Country Hospital Emergency Room for care.

For additional information, call the Central Appointments line at 580-481-5235 or DSN 312-866-5235.