Health Care

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, provides a primary-care facility. All emergency type situations are handled by local ambulance services. Military Health Service users may utilize the Naval Clinic appointment line to schedule medical appointments by calling (252)466-0921. The Tricare Benefits Advisor can assist you with  information on TRICARE benefits, referrals and civilian network providers.  For more information call (252)466-0133.

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

Cherry Point Naval Health Clinic, has 201,806 square feet, 28 beds and 29 Dental Treatment rooms. Located on a 10 acre wooded site fronting Beaufort road, the clinic replaces a facility built in 1942. The facility is a State-Of-The-Art, $23 million primary-care facility designed to meet the needs of the Marines and Sailors, active and retired and their families well into the 21st century.

Cherry Point Naval Health Clinic does not have an Emergency room.  All emergency type situations will be handled by local ambulance services. Military Health Services users may utilize the Naval Health Clinic appointment center to schedule medical appointments by calling 866-698-5834 or 252-466-0921.

Prescription refills can be picked up in the back of the Main Exchange, in Bldg. 3918

Dental Care

Dental for family members can be found in the local community.

The TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) is a voluntary comprehensive dental plan available to family members of all active duty Uniformed Services personnel. When the active duty member (sponsor) enrolls family members in the TDP, a monthly premium is paid through payroll deduction.