BRANCH NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC FALLON, NEVADA

Branch Naval Health Clinic (BNHC) Fallon is a branch of Naval Hospital, Lemoore, Calif. We provide outpatient medical and dental care to eligible beneficiaries assigned to and within a 40-mile radius of Naval Air Station Fallon. Services include active duty sick call, family medicine, general dentistry, basic dental specialty services, laboratory, pharmacy, immunizations, minor x-ray services as well as occupational and preventive health. Because of our remote location and limited medical and dental capabilities, remote duty screenings for all active duty and their family members are required prior to transferring to Fallon.

MEDICAL

All medical appointments are made in Lemoore, Calif. The appointment desk is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be reached at (877) 843-2735. You can also make appointments online at www.TRICAREOnline.com.
Types of appointments
Active Duty Sick Call: Monday through Friday, 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Active Duty must pick up records at records room before signing in at sick call. Chronic problems or Physical Assessment screenings must be scheduled with your Primary Care Manager (PCM) and should not be seen in sick call.

Acute/Same Day/Open Access: These appointments are for new or worsening health problems, which need to be seen within 24 hours.

After Hours: If you experience a medical problem that needs to be seen during the weekend or after hours during the week, call (775) 426-3100 for authorization from the duty corpsman and/or to contact the duty medical provider.

Routine/Established: For all medical care other than injuries or sudden illness or chronic problems and physical assessment screenings.

Telephone Consults: If you call the clinic with a question about your health care, medications, diagnosis or other issues, the staff will generate a computer message called a telephone consult. Your health care provider will return your call within 48 hours. Instead of calling for appointments, www.TRICAREOnline.com offers the Branch Naval Health Clinic Fallon beneficiaries the power to schedule their own appointments with their PCM. Just access the Web site and follow the onscreen directions to schedule your appointment.

Immunizations: Immunizations are given to TRICARE Prime beneficiaries assigned to Branch Naval Health Clinic Fallon.

Specialty Care/Referrals: Most specialty care providers are located in Reno and Carson City, approximately 70 miles from Fallon, requiring a drive of at least one hour. Some specialty care requires referral to Sacramento, San Francisco, Lemoore or San Diego. Referrals are made by the PCM and must be processed by TRICARE.

Obstetric Care: Beneficiaries who become pregnant while in Fallon will be referred to obstetrical care in the civilian network. The obstetrician will become the primary care provider for the duration of the pregnancy, delivery and post-partum period. After the post-partum period, the beneVciary will be able to return to Branch Naval Health Clinic Fallon.

Pediatric Care: Beneficiaries with newborn babies may be seen at Branch Naval Health Clinic. Reminder TRICARE requires the newborn baby to be registered within 60 days of their birth. TRICARE Newborn Policy (Adobe Acrobat Reader needed).

Emergency Care: Branch Naval Health Clinic Fallon does not have an urgent care center or emergency room (ER). If you feel you have an emergency, go to the nearest ER. After the emergency is taken care of, contact the clinic at (775) 426-3100 to be given authorization. This will be noted by TRICARE for billing purposes. If you or your family member becomes ill after clinic hours, call (775) 426-3100 for instructions.