Health Care

The 66th Medical Squadron's medical treatment facility is an ambulatory, outpatient-based facility. The nearest hospitals with emergency capabilities are:

• Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
• Emerson Hospital

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 Care

The 66th Medical Squadron (MDS) Clinic is an ambulatory, outpatient based facility. The focus of the MTF is primary care and preventative medicine. Additional services include dental, optometry, pediatrics, mental health, limited gynecology and radiology. Almost all specialty care and invasive procedures are referred out to the local medical community.

We are a TRICARE Prime provider offering:

• Primary care management to our active and retired members and their families.
• Dental services to the assigned active duty work force.
• Flight medicine services to the flying community.
• Public health and bio-environmental engineering surveillance for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), the 66th Air Base Group and the tenant units located on Hanscom Air Force Base.

THERE ARE NO EMERGENCY SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE 66th MEDICAL SQUADRON.

A Medical Welcome Briefing is provided in conjunction with the Newcomer's In Processing for all active duty members and their families. All newcomers are encouraged to enroll online or call 1-877-TRICARE (1-877-874-2273) as soon as they transfer to Hanscom AFB.

The Dental Clinic provides care to military personnel only.

Dental Insurance

MetLife is offering the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP). MetLife Website: http://www.metdental.com. Contact MetLife Dental: Conus 1-855-638-3379

Nearest Emergency Rooms

Lahey Clinic

Going out Ruiz Gate (near Brown Building) and onto Hartwell Ave., drive to second set of lights to Great Rd. Take a right onto Great Rd until you reach I95/128N exit. Take the exit to I95/128N and stay on road until you reach exit 33B. Take Rt. 3A North, Exit 33B, and merge onto Cambridge St. Stay in far left lane, and take first left (first set of lights) onto Burlington Mall Rd. Remain on Burlington Mall Rd until 4th light. Lahey Clinic entrance is at 4th light on the left side. Take left into Lahey Clinic. Take immediate right into Emergency Room parking lot. Parking rates: 0-1 hr ($2); 1-3 hrs ($5); 3-24 hrs ($8).

Emerson Hospital

Going out Sartain Gate (back gate near 66 MDG), stay on left and follow road. At the light/intersection, take a right onto N. Great Rd 2A. Follow 2A, staying to the left until you reach the first stop light. Continue straight through the light onto Concord Turnpike/Route 2 until 4th stoplight. Turn left on Old Road at 4th light, and immediately take a left into Nine Acre Corner. Follow road and signs to Emergency Room, near the back of the hospital. Parking rates: 0-1/2 hr (free); ½-1 hr ($4); 1-2 hrs ($6); 2-3 hrs ($7); 3-24 hrs ($8).                         

Hanscom's Health Promotions Office

Hanscom's Health Promotions Office offers counseling and classes in nutrition, weight management, smoking cessation, and more to help promote a healthy lifestyle.  Receive healthy eating tips and help with devising an exercise program.  DoD civilians may visit or make an appointment with the nurse health educator for blood pressure checks and cholesterol screenings (781-225-6377). AFMC offers three hours wellness time to attend health-related classes or work out at the base gym per week. Contact Health Promotions for more information, 781-225-6374.