AFMS - Vandenberg SFB - 30th Medical Group

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

30th Medical Group Beneficiaries,
We are in the midst of PCS season and the time when availability of medical staffing is in flux. Upcoming deployments, care giver leave, and vacant medical positions are having a significant impact on 30th Medical Group operations for the next two months.
Due to these factors, appointment wait times are increasing, particularly for Face-to-Face appointments.

We understand the inconvenience this may cause and want to assure our beneficiaries that we are working to mitigate these impacts.

Alternate care options:
-For urgent illness, non-active-duty members can go to TRICARE-covered urgent care centers without a referral.
-Active-Duty members can go to a TRICARE-covered urgent care center with a referral.
-Call the appointment line 1-805-606-CARE (2273) and request a telephone consult to your provider team.
-Use the MHS Genesis Patient Portal to send a message to your care team.
-The Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7 by phone at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1.
-As always if you are experiencing a medical emergency dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency facility.

05/20/2026

30th Medical Group Beneficiaries,

In reference to the 30 SLD announcement of a 4-day local pass on Friday 22 May the 30th Medical Group will be open for patient care until 14:00.

If you have an appointment on 22 May that you will no longer be able to make, please contact us at 1-805-606-CARE (2273) ASAP to cancel and or reschedule to avoid appearing as a no show.

Additionally, the 30th Medical Group will be closed all day for the Memorial Day federal holiday Monday 25 May.

Please be sure to refill any medications needed prior to the 1400 closure.

Please see below for alternate care options:

-For urgent illness, non-active duty members can go to TRICARE-covered urgent care centers without a referral. Active Duty members can go to a TRICARE-covered urgent care center with a referral.

- Call the appointment line 1-805-606-CARE (2273) and request a telephone consult to your provider team.

-Use the MHS Genesis Patient Portal to send a message to your care team.

-The Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7 by phone at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1.

-As always if you are experiencing a medical emergency dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency facility.

04/29/2026

30th Medical Group Beneficiaries,

We are fast approaching PCS season. Upcoming deployments, care giver leave, and vacant medical positions will have a significant impact on 30th Medical Group operations over the next several months.

Due to these factors, appointment wait times will likely increase, particularly for Face-to-Face appointments.

We understand the inconvenience this may cause and want to assure our beneficiaries that we are working hard to mitigate these impacts.

Other care options:

-For urgent illness, non-active duty members can go to TRICARE-covered urgent care centers without a referral. Active Duty members can go to a TRICARE-covered urgent care center with a referral.

- Call the appointment line 1-805-606-CARE (2273) and request a telephone consult to your provider team.

-Use the MHS Genesis Patient Portal to send a message to your care team.

-The Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7 by phone at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1.

-As always if you are experiencing a medical emergency dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency facility.

04/10/2026

The 30th Medical Group appointment Line was offline earlier this AM. Lines are back up.

04/10/2026

The 30th Medical Group appointment Line upgrade is complete and back online

It can be reached using the original number 1-805-606-2273.

We understand this was inconvenient and thank you for your patience.

As always: If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Room.

04/05/2026

The Appointment Line System at the 30th Medical Group remains down.

Patients are encouraged to come to the Medical Group to schedule while the issue persists, appointment clerks are standing by to assist.

The Nurse Advice Line is activated and can be reached at 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273). They are able to transfer calls directly back to our appointment clerks.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Room.

04/02/2026

The 30th Medical Group Appointment Line will be receiving a mandated system upgrade.
Beginning Wednesday 2April through Friday 3 April beneficiaries calling the appointment line may experience longer wait times or dropped calls.
During this time, all calls will route to the Nurse Advice Line (1-800-874-2273) and then be transferred back to an appointment agent at
the 30th Medical Group.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience during this system upgrade.
Note: As always if you are experiencing a medical emergency dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

04/01/2026

There have been a couple cases of chicken pox on base. The 30 MDG has put together a helpful guide to keep your family safe.

Key Facts:

- Chickenpox is highly contagious, but risk of severe illness is very low in healthy children

- Most adults are already immune — vaccination became routine in 1995

- Symptoms appear 10-21 days after exposure: fever, tiredness, then itchy rash

- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vaccination over natural infection — it's safer and may reduce shingles risk later in life

Special Guidance for High-Risk Groups:

- Unvaccinated adults without prior chickenpox: Contact your provider — post-exposure vaccination may still be effective if given within 3-5 days

- Pregnant women without immunity: Contact your OB provider immediately — preventive treatment is available. Varicella vaccine cannot be given during pregnancy

- Immunocompromised individuals: Contact your provider urgently — preventive treatment or antiviral medication may be recommended

Home Treatment:

-Consult your primary care provider for appropriate fever relief medications.

- Calamine lotion or oatmeal baths for itching

Seek Emergency Care For:

- Change in mental status

- Signs of dehydration

- Difficulty breathing


Questions? Contact the 30th Medical Group at 805 - 606 - 2273. Also, please see https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/index.html for more info.

Identify common symptoms, causes and spread, treatment, and risks of chickenpox (varicella).

03/31/2026

The 30th Medical Group Appointment Line will be receiving a mandated system upgrade.

Beginning Wednesday 1 April through Friday 3 April beneficiaries calling the appointment line may experience longer wait times or dropped calls.

During this time, all calls will route to the Nurse Advice Line (1-800-874-2273) and then be transferred back to an appointment agent at
the 30th Medical Group.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience during this system upgrade.

Note: As always if you are experiencing a medical emergency dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.