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NEWS | Sept. 20, 2012

Limited medical services available Oct. 5

By Melanie Moore 79th Medical Wing

On Oct. 5 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., no routine appointments will be available at Joint Base Andrews 779th Medical Group, and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling 579th Medical Group. However, beneficiaries may call that day to make future appointments.

On JBA, the Emergent Care Center and ancillary services: satellite pharmacy, radiology and laboratory, at the 779th Medical Group will remain open during this time. The main pharmacy will be closed.

On JBAB, all ancillary services: pharmacy, radiology and laboratory, will remain open at the 579th Medical Group.

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