AFMS - Minot - 5th Medical Group

12/22/2025

12/22/2025

Are you expecting a baby in the new year? Congrats! 🍼

Check out our how-to video series about everything you need to know for enrolling your newborn in TRICARE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxyTToD6yJ7GKGqnFds1WT2MtKiCQKHck

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays from your Minot AFB Medical Team!

We want to share some important information about temporary changes in services and closures during the holidays. Please see details below:

Temporary Service Adjustments:
• 24 December – The MTF is CLOSED except for Pharmacy, Radiology and Laboratory services, which will remain open from 0730-1200.
• 25 & 26 December – The MTF is CLOSED
• 31 December – The MTF will be open from 0730-1200
• 1 & 2 January – The MTF will be CLOSED

Continuity of care for our patients is important to us. See below for additional options should you require care during MTF closures.

Additional Care Options:
• Urgent Care Centers: You can visit any TRICARE-authorized urgent care facility in your network. Non-active-duty beneficiaries do not need a referral for urgent care. To find a location, visit https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/UrgentCare .
• Nurse Advice Line: Available 24/7, the Military Health System (MHS) Nurse Advice Line connects you with registered nurses who can assess your symptoms and recommend the best course of action.
- Contact: Call 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273).
- Website: https://mhsnurseadviceline.com/home for web or video chat.
• Emergency Rooms: For life-threatening conditions, please go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately.

Thank you for your patience as our staff takes some much-deserved holiday downtime. Your health and safety are our top priorities. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Please take care of yourself and your loved ones and have a safe and happy holiday season!

12/18/2025

The holiday season doesn’t mean hibernation! ❄️ Maintain your readiness and stay safe during your outdoor activities—layer up with gloves, socks, and a hat to stay warm. Be sure to warm up, stay hydrated, and use a high-vis reflective belt in the dark to stay visible.

12/18/2025

As of 1028L, 19 Dec 2025, Road conditions on base are YELLOW; road conditions off base are YELLOW.

Contact your unit leadership for questions and monitor the Minot Air Force Base page or the Team Minot App for current updates.W

12/16/2025

For active-duty service members, their families, and military retiree TRICARE beneficiaries, knowing how to access and use the online TRICARE portals can make managing health care easier. Beneficiaries can make appointments, check health care claims, and access important forms all online. The TRICARE West Region beneficiary portal allows several self-service options for beneficiaries to conveniently manage care. For more information on how these portals can help beneficiaries, visit https://tricare.triwest.com/en/beneficiary/education-resources/

TRICARE West Region Beneficiary Education Resources

12/15/2025

🎉 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible 5th Medical Group team! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce that we've won TWO prestigious awards at the MAJCOM level!

🏆 Medium Dental Clinic of the Year: Our 5th OMRS Dental Flight has been recognized as the best in AFGSC! Their dedication to providing top-notch dental care is truly exceptional.

🏆 Ophthalmic Airman of the Year: A massive shoutout to SrA Jennifer Vannostrand from the 5th OMRS Human Performance Flight for earning this well-deserved honor! Your commitment to outstanding vision care is inspiring.

Thank you to the entire 5th MDG team for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing outstanding care to our Airmen and families. You make us proud!

12/15/2025

Keep those germs at bay! 🦠 Wash your hands thoroughly and often to prevent norovirus. Stay healthy, friends!

12/14/2025

A new article from the Defense Health Agency highlights the continuum of mental health care available to warfighters and their families — from confidential support and telehealth options to therapy and specialized programs that meet you where you are. 

Mental health is an essential part of overall readiness. Whether you’re facing daily stressors, transitions, or something more significant, there are trusted resources and professionals ready to listen and help — 24/7

The Defense Health Agency offers robust mental healthcare support for warfighters, retirees, and their families, ensuring help is available 24/7, wherever you are.

You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. Learn more about the resources available to you:

https://dha.mil/News/2025/12/11/17/39/Continuum-of-mental-health-care-for-warfighters-families

Military Health | U.S. Department of War

12/12/2025

With extreme cold temperatures sweeping through the U.S., field conditions can change fast. Are you prepared for the cold? The keys to preventing hypothermia are layering clothing and staying dry. Remember the acronym COLD. https://ph.health.mil/topics/discond/cip/Pages/Cold-Weather-Casualties-and-Injuries.aspx

12/12/2025

12/09/2025

📢 5th Medical Group Closure Update

Due to severe winter weather conditions, the 5th Medical Group is closed today for the safety of our patients and staff. We will reopen tomorrow and will work directly with patients to reschedule any affected appointments.

If you have urgent healthcare needs, please contact the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line, available 24/7 for service members, families, and retirees.
💬 Web & video chat: MHSNurseAdviceLine.com
📞 Phone: 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1

Please stay safe and warm, and thank you for your understanding! ❄️