AFMS - Buckley - 460th Medical Group

09/05/2025

💊 Update on Weight Loss Medications

Starting August 31, 2025, TRICARE is making changes to coverage for certain weight loss prescriptions. This may affect where you can get your medication and how much you pay.

👉 If you have questions about how this change impacts you, call Express Scripts at 1-877-363-1303. You’ll also be getting a letter in the mail with more details.

Your health and coverage are important — don’t wait to check if this applies to you! 💙

08/12/2025

📚✏️Back-to-School Physicals Alert! 📚✏️

We're offering school physicals for TRICARE Prime empaneled children ages 5-18 on:

🗓️Saturday, August 23
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

✅Appointments are required to ensure timely care.
Use the QR code below to sign up and secure your child's spot!

❓Direct messge for any questions!

Get ready for a healthy and successful school year. 🏫💪🏼

08/05/2025

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👶✨ Just Welcomed a New Baby? Here’s What to Do Next! ✨👶

The 460th Medical Group is here to help you get your newborn registered and enrolled in TRICARE in just 4 easy steps:

1️⃣ Call 720-847-7458 (M–F, 0800–1600) to register your newborn.
2️⃣ Schedule a newborn appointment before leaving the hospital: 719-526-2273.
3️⃣ Visit DEERS for a walk-in appointment (bring proof of birth).
4️⃣ Call TriWest at 1-888-874-9378 to enroll and get assigned a PCM.

📅 Newborn appointments should be scheduled 1–3 days after discharge or 3–5 days post birth.

📲 Scan the QR codes below for quick access to:
• DEERS office info
• TRIWEST Beneficiary Account
• Maternity Brochure

For non-urgent questions, email:
📧 usaf.buckley.460sw-mdg.mbx.topa@health.mil

👶 Let us help you take care of your newest addition to the family!

07/30/2025

Good Morning Team Buckley,

🔓Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line

🛑Effective Monday, August 4, 2025, Buckley Medical Clinic will be transitioning to a scheduled acute/sick call appointment system for Active-Duty Service Members.

This means we will no longer offer sick call walk-in hours between 0740-0930. Instead, Active-Duty Service Members are able to call the appointment line 0730-1630 or Nurse Advice Line 24/7 for a same or next day acute appointment.

✅As Active Duty Servicemembers, you have numerous resources available for your healthcare needs. We encourage you to utilize the Nurse Advice Line at (719) 526-2273, Option 3, for triage and guidance.

❓How to Access Acute Care:
For acute care needs, please contact the Nurse Advice Line at (719) 526-2273, Option 3. The nurse will triage your condition and based on the assessment, schedule you for an acute appointment within the duty day if appropriate or provide a referral to acute care clinic off base.
We appreciate your understanding as we transition to this new system. This change is designed to improve access to care and optimize appointment availability for our Active- Duty Servicemembers.

How can the MHS Nurse Advice Line help me?
The MHS Nurse Advice Line can help in many situations. Your nurse can:
-Answer your healthcare questions.
-Assess your symptoms and give recommendations for the most appropriate steps to take next.
-Give instructions to treat minor issues at home.
Help you find the closest urgent care or emergency care facility, if needed.
-Help you make an appointment at Buckley Clinic, if needed.
-Give you an online “absence excuse” or “sick slip” when medically appropriate (subject to service command requirements).

Keep in mind that the MHS Nurse Advice Line isn’t for emergency situations. Health emergencies are conditions that threaten your life, limb, eyesight, or safety. If you or a family member reasonably believes you’re experiencing a health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you’re overseas, call your international emergency number.

07/24/2025

📞 Important Update for Your Medical Appointments!

Good morning, Team Buckley! ☀️

Please be advised that the Colorado Appointment Line number has changed. To book your medical appointments, call:

➡️ 719-526-2273

🚫 Do NOT use the old WELL (9355) number, as it is no longer in service.

Thank you for helping us keep your care seamless and efficient!

07/14/2025

📣 Reminder 460 MDG Town Hall

Join us for important updates on:
✅ New clinic operations
✅ Pharmacy changes
✅ School Physical Day details

📍 When: July 16 @ 1600
📍 Where: Base Chapel & Facebook Live

Bring your questions and stay informed – see you there!

07/09/2025

📚✏️ Back-to-School Physicals Alert! ✏️📚

We’re offering school physicals for TRICARE Prime empaneled children ages 5-18 on:

🗓️ Saturday, July 26
🗓️ Saturday, August 23

⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

✅ Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred to ensure timely care.

Use the QR code below to sign up and secure your child’s spot!

Get ready for a healthy and successful school year. 🏫💪

07/01/2025

💪✨ Ready to be your Best S.E.L.F.? ✨💪

Developed by the Air Force Health Promotions team, Best S.E.L.F. is here to help you meet your height-to-weight and body composition requirements – but it’s more than that. This program is open to ALL personnel who want to enhance their overall health, fitness, and wellness.

Whether you’re working toward fitness standards or simply looking to improve your daily habits, Best S.E.L.F. provides valuable resources and guidance to support your journey.

📲 Get involved today and take the next step toward your best self!

For more information, reach out to Health Promotions (Coordinator - Amy Szwerluga amy.l.szwerluga.civ@health.mil).

Want to get started? Use this link to sign up: https://signup.com/go/OExwkCM

July classes: Wednesdays, 9th, 16th, 23rd
Session 1 – Nutrition
Session 2 – Exercise
Session 3 – Sleep & Stress Management

https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/4228286/best-self/

Buckley Space Force Base is investing in the well-being of its Airmen and Guardians with the "Best S.E.L.F." (Shape Up, Eat Right, Live Well, Fit to Fight) program. Launched recently in June 2025,

06/26/2025

🚨🚨 UPDATE

Buckley Clinic has regained network access, but has intermittent phone service please utilize patient portal for clinic communication.

Organinal message:
Due to an unexpected network outage, pharmacy will not have the capabilities to process prescriptions today. Pick-up services are still available. If urgent medications are needed, the recommendation is to fill off-base or at another MTF in the Colorado area. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. For further questions or concerns, please call 720-847-7450.

06/25/2025

📣 460th Medical Group Quarterly Town Hall – You’re Invited! 📣

Join us on Wednesday, July 16th at 1600 in the Base Chapel for our quarterly 460 MDG Town Hall!

We’ll be sharing important updates on:
✅ New clinic operations
✅ Pharmacy changes
✅ Our upcoming School Physical Day – everything you need to know to get your child ready for the new school year!

We’re excited to connect with you in person, but if you can’t make it, don’t worry — the event will also be live-streamed right here on Facebook!

📍 When: July 16 @ 1600
📍 Where: Base Chapel & Facebook Live

Bring your questions and come stay informed — see you there!

05/01/2025

Team Buckley,

Need to pick up your refill prescriptions outside of normal pharmacy hours? The Buckley Pharmacy is launching ScriptCenter at the Base Exchange next week! This is a great option for those who need to pick up prescriptions later in the evening or weekends.

Want to enroll? There will be a ScriptCenter expert on site at the BX Lobby next week to help those who are interested!
Tuesday, 6 May from 1100-1500
Wednesday, 7 May from 1000-1500
Thursday, 8 May from 1000-1500

How ScriptCenter will work: You will be able to request to send your refills to the ScriptCenter location via the refill line phone number (720)615-2857 (Option 2), or MHS Genesis Patient Portal.

For any questions, please contact the Pharmacy at (720) 847-7450 or message us through the MHS Genesis Patient Portal.

04/21/2025

Did you miss last week's Town Hall? Take a look at the slides below for information about new TRICARE referral updates!

Join us in person next quarter, July 16th at 4pm Base Chapel!