Health Care

Branch Health Clinic, 601-679-2210. Branch Dental Clinic, 601-679-2383. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit, Meridian, is part of the Naval Hospital Pensacola, Florida, branch medical system. The clinic offers a limited number of services; however, for its size, these services are diverse.

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

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit, Meridian, is part of the Naval Hospital Pensacola, Florida, branch medical system.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Vision Statement: To be the health system of readiness and excellence for America’s heroes, past and present, and their families.

Mission Statement: Deliver high-quality health care to ensure a medically-ready force and a ready medical force through strategic partnerships and innovations.

Guiding Principles: Global–Ready–Excellent–Accessible–Trustworthy

The following is a list of medical services available at the clinic:

• Acute minor illness
• Aviation medical sick call
• Optometry
• Obstetrics/gynecology
• Psychology
• Physical examinations
• Laboratory
• Pharmacy
• Radiology
• Preventative medicine
• Medical care for family members
• Pediatrics
• Substance abuse rehabilitation program
• Health promotion and wellness

Dental Care

The Branch Dental Clinic, a modern facility within the Naval Branch Medical Clinic, provides general dental care and specialty services in oral surgery, prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, endodontics and periodontics for active-duty military personnel.

Dental treatment for family members of active-duty military personnel is limited to emergency care. Family members of active-duty personnel are highly encouraged to enroll in the Family Member Dental Plan.

Accessing Care

Who can access care at Naval Air Station Meridian?

Navy Branch Health Clinic Meridian provides primary care, limited specialty care, diagnostic testing and pharmacy services for military personnel and eligible TRICARE patients. It also has dental facilities for military personnel. Dental services are based on individual needs and available resources.

Clinic Appointments

Appointments for primary care are made through the central appointment clerk at 601-679-2210, option 4. Aviation Medicine Clinic appointments are made at 601-679-2208.

TRICARE enrollment is available for the military treatment facility and civilian networks. The TRICARE Service Center can be reached at 800-444-5445.

Clinic Hours

• Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Dental sick call is available 7 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
• Closed weekends and federal holidays

After-work hours: Contact the chief of the day command duty officer at 601-513-5644 or dial 911 in case of an emergency.

Pharmacy services available at the NBHC Meridian are for the personnel described above only. For details about pharmacy services, please contact the TRICARE representative at NBHC Meridian.

Where can family members get care if not at the clinic?

Meridian has two hospitals – Anderson Regional Medical Center and Rush Foundation Hospital. Both hospitals have emergency rooms.