Do you have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath and have you been in close contact with someone known to have COVID-19, or recently traveled internationally? If you or a family member believe you might been exposed  with COVID-19, use one of the following options BEFORE presenting to the Beale Clinic or any other local healthcare facility:
-  Call 9th Medical Group’s COVID Hotline: (530) 634-2941, option 9

-  Call the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line: available 24/7, at 1-800-874-2273, option 1

-  Use the TRICARE Online (TOL) Secure Messaging

In order to ensure the safety of patients and staff, it is important that all DoD Beneficiaries call and speak to the healthcare worker BEFORE showing up to any healthcare facility. Allow the Beale Clinic and our partner off-base health agencies the opportunity to triage and assess you over the phone so they can safely determine the level of care you need and prepare for your arrival.

Call the pharmacy at (530)634-2859 to acquire refills or for questions.  Although open, recommend use of mail order pharmacy (https://militaryrx.express-scripts.com/) to the greatest extent possible.

• Patient Advocate - Teleworking - Please contact 530-713-4056 and leave a voicemail. Patient Advocate will return call at the earliest convenience.
• Benefits Advisor - Teleworking - For any benefits or claims concerns please send an email to francesca.john.civ@mail.mil and your concerns will be addressed within the next business day.
• Release of Information - Call Release of Information at 530-634-4001 and ask for a digital release of information request (DoD Form 2870). We can then send you a blank request form and have you return it to us digitally signed, or work with you on delivery.
• Your health and safety is our number one priority. Thank you for your patience as we continue to adapt to this evolving threat.

As long as your primary care is at the 9th Medical Group clinic, these places apply to you:

• PCM Appointments - Our provider teams will address whatever issues they can by phone to prevent unnecessary trips to the clinic. Those who require in-person care will receive instructions on when and where to report.
• Laboratory services
• Radiology services
• Pediatrics (only 1 provider: well child for <4 yrs old only, limited telehealth available)
• Immunizations
• Optometry
• Physical Therapy (By appointment)
• Mental Health
• Dental - Deployers, Dental CLASS 3 & 4 evaluations, emergency Dental Screenings only

• Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness (fever, cough, difficulty breathing)
• Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds before and after preparing food, eating, and touching your face
• If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub with at least 60% alcohol
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, throw the tissue away immediately and wash your hands
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surface
• If you’re feeling ill, stay away from others and contact the 9th Medical Group during duty hours, and the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line (MHS NAL) after hours at (800) 874-2273, option 1

Continue to be safe and take precautionary measures...your health and safety is important to us!

Out of a strong abundance of caution, Beale Air Force Base has raised its risk level to Health Protection Condition Bravo (HPCON B).

For all Beale AFB personnel:

• Stay at home other than to obtain food, care for a relative or family member, seek necessary health care or report to work.
• Continue to practice strict hygiene measures such as frequently washing and/or sanitizing hands; wiping common-use items with disinfectant; covering mouths and noses with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing; and staying home when sick.
• Practice social distancing and refrain from physical contact such as hand shaking, fist bumps, etc. All on-base, gatherings (defined as more than 10 people) are cancelled from, unless they are risk-balanced as directed by your unit commander. In such cases, group size should be limited to the smallest practical and include proper social distancing.
• If you are exposed, self-quarantine, call ahead to alert medical personnel, and contact your chain of command for further guidance. Continue to stay educated through the CDC’s announcements, routine health alerts, regular preparedness activities, and your chain of command.

HPCON B measures are mandatory for service members and are highly encouraged for DoD civilian and contractor employees, and family members. These measures are required to ensure the continued health and safety for our Beale Air Force Base service members, civilians and families. More information is available in DOD Instruction 6200.03, Public Health Emergency Management

For local questions or concerns regarding this alert, contact 9 OMRS/Public Health Flight at 530-634-4945 (DSN: 368), Facebook/Social Media: Follow Beale Air Force Base on Facebook for updates via social media, or Instagram: @bealeafb.

Starting Monday, May 11 the Beale Chaplains will have an in-person Mass on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1100.

The Beale Chaplains will be hosting in person worship services beginning Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3.

        Protestant Service begins at 0900

        Catholic Mass begins at 1030

Starting this Sunday, June 14, we will open our worship services to all card holders. Everyone attending must have masks on, except those who are physically/medically unable to, and abide by physical distancing rules. Separate entrance and exits for the participants.

For more information please contact Valley Chapel: (530) 634-4705 

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