Medical Services

MEDICAL SERVICES
Winn Army Community Hospital, Hawks Troop Medical Command, and Tuttle Army Health Clinic make up Fort Stewart's Medical Activity. Beneficiary population includes active duty Soldiers, retired military personnel and all eligible family members within an 11 county enrollment area, including Liberty, Long, Evans, Tattnall, Wayne, McIntosh, Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Bryan and Chatham counties.

What Services Do You Provide?
Medical services include Family Practice, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Social Work services, Behavioral Medicine services, Nutrition, Internal Medicine, Optometry, Radiology, Laboratory and Pharmacy. Winn also offers a variety of free educational classes, like Tobacco Cessation, Family strategies for staying healthy, and Diabetes Education. For more information, call 435-6965. For a list of free classes offered at Tuttle, call 315-6500.

Where Should I Go and How Do I Get There?
Winn Army Community Hospital serves all beneficiaries, to include active duty Soldiers, family members and retirees. Winn is located at 1061 Harmon Avenue, Building 301 on Fort Stewart. For more information, call 435-6965/6837.

Tuttle Army Health Clinic serves all beneficiaries, to include active duty Soldiers, family members, and retirees. Tuttle is located at 230 Duncan Drive, Building 1440, on Hunter Army Airfield. For more information, call 912-315-6500.

Hawks Troop Medical Center serves all active duty Soldiers. Hawks is located at 192 Lindquist Rd., Fort Stewart. For more information, call 435-5364.

Access to Care
Appointments -- Winn and Tuttle appointments may be scheduled online at www.tricareonline.com, or by calling Winn's Call-Care Center at 435-6633 or 1-800-652-9221 weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Non-Emergent Care - Soldiers, retirees and family members seeking treatment for routine or non-emergent care at Winn and Tuttle should call Winn's Call-Care Center. Non-emergent care should be sought through your Primary Care manager by calling the appointment line. Same day appointments may be available.

True Emergencies - Winn's Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for true emergencies. A medical emergency may be a threat to life, limb, or sight, contractions in a pregnant woman, or other severe symptoms including pain. Dial "911" for medical emergencies at either Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield

DENTAL SERVICES
Dental Care at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield is for active duty Soldiers. All non-active duty personnel are to seek dental care from the private sector. The government and DoD provide co-paid TRICARE Dental Insurance to assist in receiving dental care.

Enrollment for active duty family members is available online through www.TRICAREdentalprogram.com, www.ucci.com, mailing to United Concordia/TDP, P.O. Box 827583, Philadelphia, Pa. 19182-7583, or fax to 1-888-734-1944. TRICARE can be contacted at 1-800-866-8499.

Enrollment for retirees and their families should enroll through the Delta Dental Plan network at www.deltadental.com or call 1-800-521-2651.

• Dental emergencies for active duty Soldiers: During duty hours, the Soldier should report to their assigned dental clinic for minor dental emergencies. Soldiers with extensive trauma should report to the Winn Army Community Hospital Emergency Room.

After normal duty hours, the Soldier should report to Winn Army Community Hospital Emergency Department. The Emergency Department staff will evaluate the problem and contact the Dental Officer on Duty if indicated to render appropriate dental treatment. A dentist and an oral maxillofacial surgeon are available on an "on-call" basis through the Emergency Department 24 hours a day.

• Dental emergencies for non-active duty family members: In the event of a family member or retiree dental emergency, individuals should seek treatment from their private dentist or network provider. In the case of extreme emergencies, the Fort Stewart Dental Activity can see non-active duty family members for true dental "Emergencies Only." This is strictly to assist the individual until their private dentist can take over the emergency treatment.

This "Emergency Only" care will normally entail suturing lacerations, re-implanting avulsed teeth, or simple palliative treatment (such as providing pain medications, antibiotics, or place a temporary filling). Those seeking dental emergency treatment should report to the Winn Army Community Hospital Emergency Department and will receive a screening to determine whether the on call dentists will be contacted. Note: dental emergency treatment is not for dental sick call.

• Sick Call: Active duty Soldiers are to report to their assigned Dental Clinic during normal duty hours for Dental Sick Call or the next duty day if problems occur after normal duty hours. Dental Sick Call for Non-Active Duty personnel will be with the private sector.

• Selecting a private dentist to receive dental care can be a difficult task. It is recommended to select a dentist who will provide emergency care to the family members whether it is during regular office hours or after office hours. It is recommended to ask friends where they receive their dental care; look at the TRICARE list of providers; check with the Georgia Dental Society for their list of members www.georgiadentalsociety.org.

WARRIOR TRANSITION BATTALION (WTB)
The Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) on Fort Knox is responsible for the command and control of approximately 340 wounded, injured, or ill Soldiers.

Every Soldier is assigned to a triad of care consisting of a primary care physician, a nurse care manager, and a squad leader. The triad of care manages the Soldiers' medical care and oversees their well-being and that of their family. The triad encourages the Soldier and family to actively participate in the recovery and rehabilitation process. A Warrior in Transition Soldier's first priority is to heal. The Fort Knox WTB works to provide the environment that assists Soldiers in returning to the force or returning to their community as a Veteran and a leader.

In support of the priority to heal, the WTB maintains an active employment, education, and internship program that provides Soldiers meaningful duty and challenges them to reach their fullest potential. Its adaptive sports program provides the opportunity for Soldiers to accomplish goals, regain function, or discover new abilities.

The WTB works closely with the Soldier Family Assistance Center to provide additional resources or assist assigned Soldiers and their families. Whether a Soldier is returning to the fight or facing a new life outside the military, the WTB is here to ensure the highest quality of care for all Soldiers who serve.

VETERINARY SERVICES
Veterinary services are available on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. The Veterinary clinics offer annual exams, a variety of vaccinations and tests, de-worming, micro-chipping and sick-call appointments. Treatment at both facilities is by appointment only.

To schedule an appointment, call 767-4194 or 435-6633 (Winn Appointment Line). The Fort Stewart clinic, located at 461 W. Bultman Ave., is open 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Hunter clinic, located at 1030 Flying Fortress Rd., is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday. The Fort Stewart clinic also offers a pet adoption center. All animals adopted through the clinic will have the first set of vaccines, microchip and heartworm test or Feluk/FIV test. The Fort Stewart adoption center is open 8 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 767-4194 or 435-6633.