Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Medical care is not available at this Clinic after duty hours, weekends, holidays and post closings. In case of an emergency, you need to call 911 or report to the nearest Emergency Room.
Active duty patients need to call their primary care manager before obtaining non-emergency care and within 24 hours or the next business day after receiving emergency care.

For urgent care during normal business hours, patients should call 301-619-7175 or the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line at 800-TRICARE.

 

No. TRICARE For Life and Standard patients are able to use Radiology, Lab, and Pharmacy services.

Only Prime patients enrolled to the Clinic have access to pap and physical exam appointments.

Only Prime patients have access to well-baby appointments.

We have a Nurse Midwife from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center who comes to the clinic weekly to see pregnant patients. There are some limits to this service, please call 301-619-7175 or toll free 866-319-8982 for more information.

Call 301-619-7175 or toll free 866-319-8982 for information on obtaining a pregnancy test.

• Immunization hours are: Monday–Friday: 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
• Active duty and their dependents do not need a prescription to receive immunizations at Barquist.
• DoD employees, Retirees and their dependents DO need a prescription from their provider to receive immunizations at Barquist.
• Contractors require authorization to receive immunizations at Barquist.
• Those patients that have recently moved to the area or have been treated at outside facilities need to bring their immunizations record with them in order to maintain an accurate immunizations schedule.
• International travelers can visit the CDC's website in order to obtain information on which vaccines are required for the area being traveled to.
• PPD tests are given every day except Thursday.

No. We do not do testing and we do not administer allergy shots. If you need allergy shots, make an appointment with your primary care manager for referral.

Yes, that is an option. However, at times children in the exam room during your appointment may make it difficult to adequately address all your health care needs. We don't have daycare capacity. We ask that you to try to make your own arrangements for childcare. One suggestion is: The Fort Detrick Child Development Center has hourly childcare. Arrangements must be made in advance by calling 301-619-3300. We will make every effort to accommodate any unique circumstance you have in any effort to provide quality health care.

You may ask your provider or one of the nurses. We encourage you to make sure you understand instructions. If we don't know the answer, we will do our best to help you find a solution to your problem.

No.

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.

Call 911 immediately.

You can speak directly to a health professional using the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line to assist you with your health concern by calling 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273).