AFMS - MacDill - 6th Medical Group

AFMS - MacDill - 6th Medical Group The 6 MDG, on MacDill AFB and at our Sabal Park Clinic, supports all Tampa Bay TRICARE beneficiaries This is a moderated forum.

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Big life changes happening? πŸ’πŸ‘ΆπŸŽ“ Your TRICARE health plan options might be changing, too!Did you know that events like ge...
05/26/2026

Big life changes happening? πŸ’πŸ‘ΆπŸŽ“ Your TRICARE health plan options might be changing, too!

Did you know that events like getting married, having a baby, or retiring from active duty are considered TRICARE Qualifying Life Events (QLEs)?

A QLE opens a 90-day window for you AND your entire family to enroll in a new plan or update your current coverage to fit your new lifestyle.

Don't navigate these changes alone! If you have any questions, our Health Benefits Advisors are here to help.

πŸ“ž Call us: 813-827-9900 (Opt #3)
πŸ“ Visit us: 2nd floor of the 6th Medical Group
πŸ•’ Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
*Closed two Wednesday’s a month until 1 PM for training

05/19/2026

Defense Health Network Central providers are using a new tool to streamline clinical documentation and improve patient-provider interactions.

πŸ“’ Important Update: Upcoming Schedule Changes πŸ“’Please be advised of our upcoming closures over the next week! Be sure to...
05/19/2026

πŸ“’ Important Update: Upcoming Schedule Changes πŸ“’

Please be advised of our upcoming closures over the next week! Be sure to check out the attached graphic for the full details.

As a quick reminder, we will be closed:
Wednesday, May 20 - Morning
Friday, May 22 - All Day
Monday, May 25 - All Day

Need Immediate Care While We're Closed? Here Are Your Options:
β€’ Nurse Advice Line: Get 24/7 support from registered nurses! Call 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273) or visit mhsnurseadviceline.com for web or video chat assistance.
β€’ Urgent Care: Visit a TRICARE-authorized urgent care center. Find a location near you: tricare.mil/UrgentCare
β€’ Emergency: For life-threatening emergencies, please proceed to the nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately.

Have a non-urgent question for your healthcare team? Skip the phone tag! πŸ“ž Use the Secure Messaging feature on the MHS G...
05/12/2026

Have a non-urgent question for your healthcare team?

Skip the phone tag! πŸ“ž Use the Secure Messaging feature on the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to connect directly with your provider.

It's the easy way to ask questions and get health advice on your schedule. Log in to get started!

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MHS GENESIS, the new electronic health record for the Military Health System (MHS), provides enhanced, secure technology to manage your health information. MHS GENESIS integrates inpatient and outpatient solutions that will connect medical and dental information across the continuum of care, from po...

Across our military community, nurses and medical technicians lead with purpose, care with compassion, and stand resilie...
05/08/2026

Across our military community, nurses and medical
technicians lead with purpose, care with compassion,
and stand resilient in the face of every challenge.

Our nurses are a guiding light, ensuring our force
remains healthy, strong, and mission ready.

The power of their leadership shapes the future of
military medicine. Their compassion strengthens
those in their care. Their resilience keeps our
mission moving forward.

Today and every day, we honor the nurses who
light the way to warfighter medical readiness.

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Happy Nurses and Medical Technicians Week! Thank you to our incredible nurses and med techs for your unwavering dedicati...
05/07/2026

Happy Nurses and Medical Technicians Week! Thank you to our incredible nurses and med techs for your unwavering dedication and the exceptional care you provide. We deeply appreciate everything you do for our team! 🩺

05/01/2026

UPDATE: Network is fully restored. Our phone lines are back online and are receiving calls.

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Due to a network outage, you may experience slight delays in care. We are currently unable to receive calls to our appointment line. This issue is impacting both the MacDill Main Clinic and Sabal Park Clinic.

Our patients are always our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring you receive the care you need. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work diligently to restore our operations back to normal.

Need Immediate Care? Here Are Your Options:

β€’ Nurse Advice Line: Get 24/7 support from registered nurses! Call 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273) or visit mhsnurseadviceline.com for web or video chat assistance.

β€’ Urgent Care: Visit a TRICARE-authorized urgent care center. Find a location near you: tricare.mil/UrgentCare

β€’ Emergency: For life-threatening emergencies, please proceed to the nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately.

04/30/2026

πŸ“’ Update to 6th MDG Appointment Line Hours πŸ“’

Please be advised! Starting May 4, 2026, the 6th Medical Group Appointment Line hours will change to 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Consolidating our hours allows our team to focus our efforts and ensure we continue providing the best possible customer service and care to our patients. Please note that our in-person clinic hours will remain 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding! 🩺

πŸ•’ Time is precious. Why spend it in a waiting room?The 6th Medical Group Lab is making it easier than ever to get the ca...
04/27/2026

πŸ•’ Time is precious. Why spend it in a waiting room?

The 6th Medical Group Lab is making it easier than ever to get the care you need. You can now schedule your appointments online and skip the line!

Scan the QR code on our flyer or visit the link below to book your next visit. πŸ“±βœ¨

πŸ‘‰ https://app.getoutpatient.com/base/macdill/lab

The 6th Medical group will be closed tomorrow, April 22, until 1 p.m. for training. The drive-thru pharmacy and limited ...
04/21/2026

The 6th Medical group will be closed tomorrow, April 22, until 1 p.m. for training. The drive-thru pharmacy and limited telehealth appointments will be available starting at 10 a.m.

See below for a full list of upcoming closures!

6th Medical Group operations were temporarily paused yesterday, but we are now fully operational. We are reaching out to...
03/19/2026

6th Medical Group operations were temporarily paused yesterday, but we are now fully operational. We are reaching out to patients whose appointments were affected to reschedule at the earliest opportunity. If you haven’t been contacted yet, you can also call 813-827-2273 to reschedule.

Need Immediate Care? Here Are Your Options:
β€’ Nurse Advice Line: Get 24/7 support from registered nurses! Call 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273) or visit mhsnurseadviceline.com for web or video chat assistance.
β€’ Urgent Care: Visit a TRICARE-authorized urgent care center. Find a location near you: tricare.mil/UrgentCare
β€’ Emergency: For life-threatening emergencies, please proceed to the nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately.

Our patients are always our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring you receive the care you need. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to reschedule affected appointments.

Discusses urgent care, the MHS Nurse Advice Line, and how to get urgent care for all TRICARE plans

Address

Macdill Air Force Base, FL

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:45am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18138282273

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