The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

During this partial government shutdown, the 61st Medical Squadron remains open and continues to honor scheduled medical and dental appointments. Our patient appointing service is open and we're still taking requests for appointments. We're doing our best to minimize impact on our beneficiaries and their health care. The clinic’s Primary Care and Specialty Care services are fully operational. Ancillary services (pharmacy, laboratory, radiology) also remain operational. As always, safe and high-quality health care remain our priority. Please call 310-653-2873 to schedule or cancel appointments. For questions about TRICARE during the shutdown, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

Health Services

Local Clinic Information

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911. 
Los Angeles Force Base offers the following services:

  • Urgent 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).

The 61st Medical Squadron does not offer sick call services; however, same day appointments are generally available by calling the appointment line at 310-653-CURE (2873). For urgent care after hours, contact the MHS Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1.

Note: Per AFI 41-210, Sec 3.6.4., Unit Commanders and supervisors have the authority to grant up to 24 hours sick status at their discretion if a member’s illness or injury does not require MTF intervention.

Emergency Care

If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical situation (including mental health emergencies), call 911 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

Contact Us

Phone

Urgent Care

310-653-CURE (2873)

Military Health System Nurse Advice Line

1-800-TRICARE (874-2273)

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