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Schriever AFB Clinic
The 21st Medical Group provides medical and dental support
to active duty and other eligible military benefi ciaries at Schriever
AFB and contracts a 24-hour ambulance service for emergencies.
The Schriever Medical and Dental Clinic is located in Bldg. 220
and handles most medical services for service members assigned to
Schriever AFB, dependents and retirees. Services include primary
care, aeromedical, dental, immunizations, pharmacy, laboratory,
radiology, public health and optometry. The Schriever Clinic does
NOT offer emergency medical treatment. In the event of a medical
emergency, call 911 for immediate assistance.
To schedule an appointment, call 719-556-CARE between 6:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Medical Clinic hours are 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
weekdays; except for the last Thursday of each month (1 p.m. to
4:30 p.m.). Pharmacy hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays.
Referrals
Patients may seek care through inpatient and specialty clinics at
Fort Carson and the U.S. Air Force Academy by referral. A referral
must also be placed in the system for emergency room or urgent care
visits if a patient is advised to seek these services for situations that
are not considered threatening to life, limb or eyesight.
Dental Services
All annual dental exams will comprise an exam and cleaning.
These appointments are mandatory. Patients must give at least 24
hours’ notice for cancellations. To schedule an appointment, call
(719) 567-5065. Dental Clinic hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays.
Airman and Family Readiness Center
The Schriever AFB Airman and Family Readiness Center’s
primary focus is to support readiness by helping families and single
military members adapt to the demands of Air Force life and to assist
commanders in responding to identifi ed concerns and issues.
The AFRC, formerly the Family Support Center, designs,
develops and conducts quality of life programs according to base
and community needs and capabilities. The AFRC functions to
ensure resources required to support the entire base are available and
accessible. To accomplish its mission, the AFRC serves as the focal
point for family matters and is professionally staffed to provide four
core functions:
• Provide a central point of information, referral and
follow-up
• Coordinate and consult with other base and civilian
service provider agencies to strengthen policy and
programs that benefi t the military community
• Help base leaders effectively meet family needs at
the unit level
• Conduct family life education and skills
Child Development Center
The Child Development Center, Bldg. 60, provides care for
children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. They are committed to providing
the best developmental experiences for all children. The curriculum
is designed to meet the cognitive, social, emotional and physical
needs of children through developmentally appropriate activities.
The CDC is DOD certifi ed and adheres to Air Force and the National
Association for the Education of Young Children guidelines. All
parents of children enrolled in the child development program are
eligible to participate in the Parent Advisory Board.
Geneva Morse reads to a pre-toddler class in the Child Development Center.
Photo: Staff Sgt. Don Branum
The PAB has an important role in shaping parent-involvement
activities at the CDC. Parent participation helps to meet each
child’s developmental needs. Meetings are held quarterly. For more
information, see the parent board in the lobby or speak to a CDC
representative. Authorized use of the child development program is
outlined in AFI 34-248, “Child Development Centers,” par.7.8. Eligible
patrons include parents who are active duty military assigned
to all area military bases, DOD civilian personnel and DOD contractors
working full time on the installation. Hours of operation are 6
a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. For enrollment information,
please call (719) 567-4742 (DSN 560-4742).
Health and Wellness Center
The Health and Wellness Center is located on the north side of
Bldg. 500. The HAWC’s mission is to provide Schriever AFB with
the very best in comprehensive, customer-driven wellness through
awareness, education, prevention and intervention. For more information
on programs, call (719) 567-4292(HAWC), e-mail HAWC@
schriever.af.mil, or go to https://schriever/hawc for online resources.
Fitness Centers
The Schriever Fitness Center is comprised of two facilities:
the Main Center Bldg. 120 and the Fitness Center Annex located
in Bldg. 502. The Fitness Center Annex is open Monday through
The 2nd and 4th Space Operations Squadrons attempt to claim bragging rights at
the annual 4-Fit Challenge at the Main Fitness Center. Photo: Staff Sgt. Don Branum
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