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Health Services

Urgent & Emergency Care

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Keesler Air Force Base offers the following services:

Urgent Care
Emergency Care

Urgent Care

Urgent Care services treat non-life-threatening health issues that require immediate attention, such as sprains, the flu, colds, and other common illnesses.

If you’re unsure about whether you need urgent care, contact the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line to speak to a registered nurse. Visit MHSNurseAdviceLine.com for web chat and video chat, or dial 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273).

Emergency Care

If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical situation (including mental health emergencies), call 911 immediately or visit Keesler Air Force Base Emergency Care if it's your nearest hospital. Emergency care services treat life-threatening medical issues such as threats to your life, limbs, sight, or safety.

To learn about how TRICARE covers emergency care, visit the TRICARE Emergency Care page.

Urgent & Emergency Care FAQs

What should I do if I have a non-life-threatening health issue?
Call or visit your nearest urgent care facility if you have a non-life-threatening health issue. If you have a life-threatening health issue, call 911 immediately.
What should I do if I have a life-threatening health issue?
Call 911 immediately.
What should I do if I’m still unsure if I need urgent care?
Call the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line to speak to a registered nurse about your health concern.
Does Keesler Air Force Base provide emergency care services?
Yes.
Does Keesler Air Force Base provide urgent care services?
Yes.

Contact Us

Phone

Emergency Care
911

Military Health System Nurse Advice Line
1-800-TRICARE (874-2273)

Hours

24/7

Location

Ground Floor, Room 1D213

Don't forget to keep your family's information up to date in DEERS!