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AFMS - 87th Medical Group The 87th Medical Group is an outpatient medical treatment facility operating on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

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10/30/2026
10/30/2026

⚠️Due to manning constraints, the radiology department will be closed from 1130 - 1230 today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.⚠️

10/30/2026

Reminder: 87 MDG Closure 5 November 2026 – Please be advised that 87 Medical Group will be closed on November 5th , 2026, for scheduled training. Normal operations and medical services will resume on the next scheduled duty day. For urgent care needs after closure, please contact the MHS Nurse Advice Line:
• Call 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273), option 1
• Online: Visit MHSNurseAdviceLine.com for web or video chat
In the event of a medical emergency, call 911 or proceed to the nearest Emergency Department. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

10/29/2026

As a reminder, the 87th MDG will be closed or have limited hours on the following days this month.
• 5 November 2026 – Closed for Training
• 11 November 2026 – Closed for Federal Holiday
• 12 November 2026 – Early Closure(1200) for AMC Pass Day
• 26 November 2026 – Closed for Federal Holiday
• 27 November 2026 – Early Closure (1200) for AMC Pass Day

Need Immediate Care? Here Are Your Options:
• Nurse Advice Line: Get 24/7 support from registered nurses! Call 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273) or visit mhsnurseadviceline.com for web or video chat assistance.
• Urgent Care: Visit a TRICARE-authorized urgent care center. Find a location near you: tricare.mil/UrgentCare
• Emergency: For life-threatening emergencies, please proceed to the nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately.

10/19/2026

The 87th Medical Group is making it easy for eligible beneficiaries to get their flu shot. We will have flu vaccines available for all beneficiaries in the coming weeks. We will provide another post once they have arrived.

Protect yourself, your family, and your community by getting your flu shot this season.
If you think you or a family member may have the flu, please make an appointment with your primary care manager by calling the appointment line at 866-377-2778. You can also make an appointment online through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal (https://my.mhsgenesis.health.mil).
Additional Options for Care

Beneficiaries may receive vaccinations off-base at their convenience. If you choose this option, you must submit a copy of your vaccination record to the 87th Medical Group Immunizations Clinic to ensure your records remain up to date.
• Nurse Advice Line: Available 24/7 for health-related questions. Contact: 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273)
• Website: https://mhsnurseadviceline.com (web or video chat)
• Registered nurses can assess your symptoms and recommend the best course of action, including referrals for urgent care if needed.
• If you need immediate care, please consider the following options: Urgent Care: Visit a TRICARE-authorized urgent care center. Find a location: https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/UrgentCare
• Telehealth: Convenient virtual care options are available. Learn more: https://tricare.mil/About/Regions/West-Region/Find-Care/Telemedicine-Options
• Emergency: For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER or call 911.

10/12/2026

Reminder: 87 MDG Closure 12 October 2026 – Please be advised that 87 Medical Group will be closed on October 12, 2026, in observation of the Federal Holiday. Normal operations and medical services will resume on the next scheduled duty day. For urgent care needs after closure, please contact the MHS Nurse Advice Line:
• Call 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273), option 1
• Online: Visit MHSNurseAdviceLine.com for web or video chat
In the event of a medical emergency, call 911 or proceed to the nearest Emergency Department. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

10/08/2026

Good News: Appointment Line Restored at the 87TH MDG
We’re happy to share that our appointment line is now back up and running. We know how important it is to connect with us, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding while we worked to resolve the problem.
If you need to schedule, change, or cancel an appointment, please call us as usual at 866-377-2778 – we’re here and ready to assist you.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.

10/05/2026

We are currently experiencing a systems outage that is affecting our appointment line and Dental services. The 87th Dental Clinic will contact you directly if your appointment needs to be rescheduled. We are working diligently to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. The appointment line can be reached at 609-754-9110 however please be prepared for additional wait times as we work through degraded systems. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this time.
Need Immediate Care? Here Are Your Options:
• Nurse Advice Line: Get 24/7 support from registered nurses! Call 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273) or visit mhsnurseadviceline.com for web or video chat assistance.
• Urgent Care: Visit a TRICARE-authorized urgent care center. Find a location near you: tricare.mil/UrgentCare.
• Emergency: For life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room.

We remain dedicated to ensuring you receive the care you need and will continue to provide regular updates as the situation evolves. Thank you for your patience and support as we work to restore full functionality.

10/02/2026

The 87th Medical Group is experiencing a systems outage. Because our systems are unavailable, patient services could be delayed and rescheduled.
If you have an appointment, please be prepared for potential delays and follow staff instructions upon arrival.
If you are scheduled to receive care, we’ll work to notify you if anything changes or if rescheduling is necessary.
Thank you for your patience as we work to restore services as quickly as possible.

For urgent care needs, please contact the MHS Nurse Advice Line: • Call 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273), option 1 • Online: Visit MHSNurseAdviceLine.com for web or video chat In the event of a medical emergency, call 911 or proceed to the nearest Emergency Department. Again, We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Address

3458 Neely Road
McGuire Air Force Base, NJ
08641

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18663772778

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