AFMS-Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Clinic

12/20/2022

!!Attention!! Holiday Schedule: 26 December 2022

This post clarifies AFMS-Andrews-316th Medical Group operating status for 23-26 December.

The clinic will observe normal operating hours Friday, 23 December. However, staffing may be limited due to the upcoming holiday leave schedule.

In observance of the federal holiday, services will be limited to the Emergent Care Center starting Monday, 26 December. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, 27 December.

Emergent Care Center at JB Andrews is open 7 days per week 0700-1900.

MHS Nurse Advice line is available 24/7 by phone 800-874-2273, option 1 or by chat at https://mhsnurseadviceline.com/home

Joyful holiday wishes to all our beneficiaries!
316th Medical Group

Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling AFMS-Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Clinic

12/15/2022

JBAB Clinic Operating Status for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022

The JBAB Clinic will open under two hours delayed arrival Thursday, December 15, 2022 in accordance with OPM guidelines.

All routine and acute appointments scheduled before 9:30 a.m. are cancelled. Clinical staff will reschedule cancelled appointments directly with patients.

12/12/2022

ATTENTION: MASK POLICY UPDATE: 12 December 2022

Masks are still required in the clinics on Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia Bolling.

Thank you and please remain safe.
316th Medical Grouup

12/06/2022

**ATTN TRICARE BENEFICIARIES**

11/08/2022

What you need to know about influenza (flu) from CDC

Flu Vaccine Eligibility | All Tricare beneficiaries (6 months and older) are now eligible to receive the flu vaccine at the JBAB Immunizations Clinic! Flu vaccines are offered on a walk-in basis during normal business hours (0730-1200 and 1300-1600). Please visit https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm to learn more about the annual flu vaccine.

Everything you need to know about flu viruses and flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention.

10/28/2022

CDC Works 24/7

**JBAB COVID-19 Testing Hours Update**

Starting 01 Nov 2022, the COVID-19 drive-thru testing hours at JBAB will change to 0800-1000 Monday-Friday.

COVID-19 PCR testing will continue to be a drive-thru, first come, first serve, phone triage service. Enter via the back side of the medical clinic off Angel St.

You *MUST* meet one of the following CDC and/or DoD criteria for a PCR test:

--Have COVID-19 symptoms
--Testing for official travel or return to OCONUS duty station if needed
--Meet CDC criteria for testing as a close contact**
--Have not tested positive for COVID within the past 90 days

**Close contact = less than 6 ft away from a confirmed positive individual for a cumulative of 15 minutes of more over a 24-hour period.

**Test at day 5 from last day of contact with confirmed positive
individual or sooner if symptoms develop.

Information on vaccination, testing and quarantine/isolation protocols can be found at www.jbab.jb.mil and www.cdc.gov

CDC works 24/7 saving lives and protecting people.

10/28/2022

COVID-19 Vaccination: Clinical & Professional Resources

**JBAB COVID-19 Vaccine Update**

Starting 01 Nov 2022, JBAB Medical Clinic will offer the Bivalent Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to people 12 years and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 0730-1130 & 1300-1600 as a walk-in appointment in Immunizations.

Information on COVID-19 vaccines can be found at

Your hub for the latest COVID-19 vaccination clinic guidance and information.

10/13/2022

COVID TESTING | The JBAB COVID testing location will temporarily shift tomorrow, 14 October. Please enter through the clinic's main parking lot entrance and proceed around towards the eastern side of the 316th Medical Squadron (MDS) Administration Building. COVID Testing will resume in the traditional location on Mon, 17 October.

10/12/2022

**ATTN BENEFICIARIES**

- FLU PODS at the Bolling Clinic will begin this Wed/Thur from 1600-1800 hrs for First Responders, Fire, and CDC staff.

- Next week, on Wed/Thurs (19 & 20 Oct) 16-1800 hrs: HG and Band

- The following week, on Wed/Thurs (26 & 27 Oct) 16-1800 hrs: Remaining 11 Wg personnel and DIA.

- Additionally, AD members do not have to wait until the after-hours flu line to receive their vaccine. They can walk in to the Immunizations Clinic for their flu shots M-F, from 0800-1600 hrs. Beneficiaries are eligible to walk into the clinic to receive their flu vaccine starting on 1 Nov.

- COVID bivalent is available every Tuesday on a walk-in basis from 0800-1600 hrs.

10/07/2022

COVID TESTING | The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling COVID testing location will temporarily shift on Tuesday, 11 October. Please drive through the clinic main entrance to the eastern side of the 316th Medical Squadron (MDS) Administration Building. COVID Testing will resume in the traditional location on 12 October. Please note that COVID testing will be closed, along with all other medical services, on Thursday, 13 October for Medical Group training day.

10/07/2022

**UPCOMING CLOSURES**

The JBAB Clinic will be closed on Monday, 10 October in observance of the federal holiday and on Thursday, 13 October for readiness training. In case of an emergency, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergent care center.

Thank you,
316th Medical Group

09/15/2022

***JBAB CLINIC UPDATE FOR 16 SEPTEMBER 2022***

The JBAB Clinic will close at 1200 on Friday, 16 September, for the Joint Base Andrews Air Show. COVID-19 drive-through testing is only available from 0800-1000.

09/15/2022

COVID-19 Vaccination

***JBAB COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER DOSE UPDATE**

The JBAB Immunizations Clinic will start offering the new bivalent Pfizer booster to walk-in patients who are 12 years and older this Tuesday, 20 September 2022. Bivalent Pfizer boosters will then be offered, on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis, every subsequent Tuesday.

The bivalent booster dose can be administered 2 months after the most recent COVID-19 vaccine. Detailed information regarding the Bivalent Pfizer booster vaccine can be found at:

COVID-19 vaccines protect against COVID-19. Get safety info and more.

09/12/2022

**ATTN TRICARE BENEFICIARIES**

09/07/2022

***COVID-19 Testing and At-Home Test Kit Training Day Operations***

The JBAB Clinic will be closed tomorrow Thursday, 8 Sept, for training day. COVID-19 testing and at-home test kit pick-up will also be closed.

09/01/2022

***COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits***

08/24/2022

**ATTENTION TRICARE BENEFICIARIES**

The JBAB Clinic will be CLOSED all day, Thursday, 08 Sept 2022 for medical readiness training.

The 316th Medical Group's services will be limited to the Emergent Care Center at Joint Base Andrews and the MHS Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-874-2273, option 1.

08/12/2022

*ATTN: TRICARE BENEFICIARIES*

07/21/2022

DAP

***JBAB PEDIATRIC COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE**

JBAB Immunization clinic will offer pediatric Covid-19 vaccines starting Wednesday, 20 July 2022.
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (applicable for ages ages 6 months through 5 years old) is available on Wednesdays starting Wednesday, 20 Jul 22.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (applicable for for ages 6 months through 4 years old) is available on Fridays starting Friday, 22 Jul 22.
The schedule for Moderna and Pfizer for 6 months-4 & 5 years old is as follows:

Wednesdays - Pediatric Moderna for ages 6 months through 5 years old:
* Primary series = 2 doses
* Second dose given 4-8 weeks after the first dose
* By appointment only from 0730-1130 & 1300-1530

Fridays - Pediatric Pfizer for ages 6 months through 4 years :
* Primary series = 3 doses
* Second dose given 3-8 weeks after the 1st dose
* Third dose given at least 8 weeks after the 2nd dose
* By appointment only from 0730-1130 & 1300-1530

Appointments can be made at

07/18/2022

Dear Bolling Clinic Beneficiaries,

The clinic will be closed Thursday, 21 July, for an official squadron function. In case of an emergency dial 911 or go to the nearest emergent care center. Regular clinic operations and COVID-19 testing will resume on Friday, 22 July.

Thank you!

07/12/2022

**ATTN TRICARE BENEFICIARIES**

MDS ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND | The JBAB Clinic will be CLOSED between 0700-1200, this Friday, 15 Jul 22, due to the Squadron’s Assumption of Command.

CLINIC SERVICES WILL RE-OPEN at 1200.

There will be NO COVID Testing all day and will resume Monday, 18 Jul at 0800. Patients can receive COVID-19 testing at Joint Base Andrews, Fort Belvoir, Walter Reed, or in the local economy, if needed.

For all other medical concerns, the Emergent Care Center at Joint Base Andrews will remain open between 0700-1900 all week to provide emergency and urgent care services. The Nurse Advice Line (NAL) is also available 24/7 for medical information and advice for TRICARE beneficiaries. To reach the NAL, please call 1-888-999-1212, option 1, then 4. Thank you for your understanding.

06/01/2022

JBAB COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATES

04/12/2022

**JBAB COVID-19 Testing Hours Update**

Starting Wednesday, 13 April 2022, COVID-19 testing will be available at the JBAB clinic drive-thru from 0800-1200, Monday - Friday.

You must meet one of the following CDC and/or DoD criteria for a PCR test:

- Have COVID-19 symptoms
- Testing for official travel
- Require confirmatory testing of positive results from DoD required screening tests
- Meet CDC criteria for testing as a close contact
• Less than 6 ft away from a confirmed positive for a cumulative of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period
• Test at day 5 from last contact or sooner if symptoms develop
- Have not tested positive for COVID within the past 90 days (unless needed for specific overseas locations)

04/08/2022

****JBAB COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE****

We encourage all patients to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments at: https://covidvaccine.sparkxcell.com/index.php/joint-base-anacostia-bolling/

03/15/2022

**ATTN: TRICARE BENEFICIARIES**
AT-HOME TEST PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS

03/11/2022

**ATTN: TRICARE BENEFICIARIES*

02/08/2022

** JBAB COVID-19 Testing Update**

Thursday, February 10th, will be the last day for COVID-19 testing at the Curative testing site at the base Chapel. COVID-19 testing will continue at the JBAB clinic parking lot on Friday, February 11th, from 0730-1200.

Starting Monday, 14 February, COVID-19 testing at the JBAB clinic parking lot will be open Mon-Friday from 0730-1200.

COVID-19 testing will be prioritized to service members, DOD civilians working or living at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling or Joint Base Andrews, and Tricare beneficiaries. Prioritized categories may fluctuate daily based on demand. You must meet one of the following CDC and/or DoD criteria for a PCR test:

—Have COVID-19 symptoms
—Testing for official travel
—Require confirmatory testing of positive results from DoD required screening tests
—Meet CDC criteria for testing as a close contact
—Have not tested positive for COVID within the past 90 days

02/04/2022

Congratulations to the 2021 316th Wing Annual Award winners:

01/28/2022

** COVID-19 JBAB Clinic Testing Update**

Starting, Monday, 31 January, COVID-19 Testing in the JBAB Clinic parking lot will be open on Mon, Wed, and Fridays from 0730-1200 only. The COVID-19 Curative testing site, at the base Chapel, will still be available Mon-Friday from 0730-1630.

Thank you for your patience while we navigate through COVID-19.

01/24/2022

NCR COVAX Portal – Get Vaccinated

***COVID-19 Vaccine Update***

Starting TODAY, 24 January, the 316th Medical Clinic will ONLY be offering Pfizer adult 1st and 2nd doses to Service Members. Pfizer boosters will no longer be available. We will be offering Moderna 1st, 2nd, and booster doses to any Tricare beneficiary 18 years and old. Pfizer Pediatric doses for ages 5-11 will also still be offered. All vaccines will be given in the Immunization clinic at the JBAB Medical Clinic. The schedule for vaccines is as follows:

--Moderna 1st/2nd/booster (ages 18 +)- Mondays & Wednesdays 0730-1130 & 1300-1600 (Appointments encouraged)

--Pfizer Adult 1st/2nd dose (SERVICE MEMBERS ONLY)- Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 0730-1130 & 1300-1600 (Appointments encouraged)

--Pfizer Pediatric 1st/2nd/3rd dose for immunocompromised (ages 5-11 years old)- Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 0730-1130 & 1300-1600 (Appointments encouraged)

Those who are 18 years and older, and eligible for a booster dose ( at least 5 months since primary series completed), can receive the Moderna booster even if you did not receive Moderna as your primary series.

We encourage all patients to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments at https://covidvaccine.sparkxcell.com/

**If you already have an appointment booked for Pfizer adult 1st, 2nd or booster dose, your appointment will be honored.**

Welcome to The National Capital Region COVAX Portal Please choose your desired location to schedule your COVID-19 Vaccine appointment.  Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Photo By: Staff Sgt. Cary Smith Photo By: Staff Sgt. Cary Smith Photo By: Staff Sgt. Cary Smith Photo By: Tech. Sgt...

01/14/2022

**COVID-19 TESTING UPDATE**

Curative COVID-19 testing at Bldg 3620 on Chappie James Blvd will be closed today, 14 Jan and Monday, 17 Jan 2022. Testing will resume at this location on Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 at 0730.

The 316th Medical Squadron operations will continue as normal for today, 14 Jan 2022. We will be closed for the holiday on Monday, 17 Jan 2022. Thank you!

01/13/2022

**ATTENTION TRICARE BENEFICIARIES**

CURATIVE COVID TESTING | With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, there is an increased demand for testing. Our tremendous teammates have coordinated a way to offer additional testing to ensure this necessary service is provided to all of

The drive-thru COVID testing site will open Thursday, Jan. 13 at 11 a.m. outside Bldg. 3620 on Chappie James Blvd. After the holiday weekend, testing will be available at the normal operating hours of Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Service members, civilians, family members and retirees enrolled with a primary care manager at the JBAB or Joint Base Andrews clinics are permitted to get tested at this additional site.

Please visit the JBAB COVID-19 page for further information on testing and vaccinations: https://www.jbab.jb.mil/Home/JBAB-COVID-19-Updates-and-Resources

01/06/2022

** JBAB Medical Clinic COVID-19 Testing UPDATE 06 January 2022**

The 316th Medical Squadron will stop COVID-19 testing today, 06 January, at 1430. Testing will resume tomorrow, 07 Jan, at 0730 as long as there are no weather delays.

01/05/2022

** JBAB Medical Clinic COVID-19 Testing UPDATE**

Due to capacity limitations and significant increase in the demand for COVID-19 testing, the 316 Medical Squadron is prioritizing COVID-19 testing to the categories below:

1. Active duty personnel who are symptomatic, close contact, or require testing for official travel
2. Guard/Reserve on current, active orders
3. Mission essential employees who work on JBAB ( they will require a letter from their leadership stating they are mission essential)
4. Confirmatory PCR test for unvaccinated AD members that tested positive on a routine, self-administered screening test

All other patients are asked to utilize testing facilities in the local community.

COVID-19 testing will continue to be drive-thru, first come, first serve and hours will be from 0730-1530 Monday-Friday.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

01/05/2022

The JBA and JBAB Installation Commanders have directed 3-hr delayed reporting for non-mission-essential personnel on 5 Jan. MDG services at JBA and JBAB, including COVID testing and vaccine ops, will begin at 1030.

01/03/2022

WEATHER ALERT: CLOSED JAN. 3 | In response to the Installation Commander’s order, the 316th Medical Squadron will be closed tomorrow. If you have an appointment please call 1-855-227-6331 to reschedule. The Emergent Care Center at Joint Base Andrews will remain open to provide emergency and urgent care services. The Nurse Advice Line (NAL) is available 24/7 for medical information and advice for TRICARE beneficiaries. To reach the NAL, please call 1-888-999-1212, option 1, then 4. COVID testing and vaccination will also be closed.

12/17/2021

NCR COVAX Portal – Get Vaccinated

**ATTENTION TRICARE BENEFICIARIES**

COVID-19 Vaccine Hours during the holidays, 20 Dec 21- 02 Jan 22:

A) Pfizer (ages 12 & up)- Tent # 1 in med clinic parking lot (appointments encouraged)
-Dec 20 OPEN 0730-1200
-Dec 21 TENT #1 CLOSED
-Dec 22 OPEN 0730-1200
-Dec 23-27 TENT #1 CLOSED
-Dec 28-29 OPEN 0730-1200
-Dec 30-Jan 02 2022 CLINIC CLOSED
---16 and older are now eligible for a Pfizer booster 6 months from finishing the primary 2-shot series
---Flu vaccine also available in tent or Immz

B.) Pfizer Pediatric Vaccine (ages 5-11)- Immunization clinic @ JBAB (appointments only)
-Dec 20-23 OPEN 0730-1130 & 1300-1500
-Dec 24-27 CLINIC CLOSED
-Dec 28-29 OPEN 0730-1130 & 1300-1500
-Dec 30-Jan 02 2022 CLINIC CLOSED

C) Moderna Booster- Immunization clinic @ JBAB (appointments only/Monday & Wednesdays ONLY)
-Dec 20 & 22 OPEN 0730-1130
-Dec 24-27 CLINIC CLOSED
-Dec 29 OPEN 0730-1130
-Dec 30-Jan 02 2022 CLINIC CLOSED

D) COVID-19 testing dates/times: Tent # 2 for symptomatic, asymptomatic close contacts, and those with short notice tasker leaving within 72 hours
-Dec 20-23 OPEN 0730-1200
-Dec 24-27 CLINIC CLOSED
-Dec 28-29 OPEN 0730-1200
-Dec 30-Jan 02 2022 CLINIC CLOSED

We encourage all patients to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments at https://covidvaccine.sparkxcell.com/

Have a Happy Holiday and New Year!

Welcome to The National Capital Region COVAX Portal Please choose your desired location to schedule your COVID-19 Vaccine appointment.  Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Photo By: Staff Sgt. Cary Smith Photo By: Staff Sgt. Cary Smith Photo By: Staff Sgt. Cary Smith Photo By: Tech. Sgt...

12/14/2021

Changes coming to Tricare’s Pharmacy Network

Effective Dec. 15, 2021, Walmart and Sam's Club will no longer be a part of the Tricare pharmacy network, see attached info and visit https://militaryrx.express-scripts.com/find-pharmacy to find covered pharmacy’s in your area.

11/19/2021

JBAB Home – NCR COVAX Portal

***Important COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Update***

Moderna Booster- Monday & Wednesday mornings 0730-1130 in the Immunization clinic @ JBAB (by appointment only)
a. Booster dose ONLY for ages 18 & up and fall in one of the following categories
i. 65 years of age
ii. Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
iii. Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
iv. 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings
All those eligible for a booster dose are able to receive any of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States. You do not have to receive your primary series vaccine for the booster if you do not want to.

Appointment booking instructions:
1) Go to: https://covidvaccine.sparkxcell.com/index.php/joint-base-anacostia-bolling/
2) Validate your eligibility by reading the 316 MDG COVID-19 VACCINE ELIGIBILITY MEMO
3) Click on: “Schedule Vaccine”
4) Follow the prompts to pick your date, time, then complete the information requested

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