Cannon AFB has a well-equipped, community-based,
prevention-focused ambulatory care clinic. It is accredited by the
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(JCAHO). The clinic provides acute and routine care specializing in
areas of family practice, aerospace medicine, pediatrics, life skills support
center, family advocacy, substance abuse, women's health, physical therapy,
dietary consultations, immunizations and optometry. There is also a
laboratory, diagnostic imaging equipment and pharmacy. Medical care
services are offered on an appointment basis for military eligible users, and at
the walk in clinic, service is based on the urgency of the situation. The
Patient Advocate number is
784-4021.
There is a high fluoride content in the water in the area which can
adversely affect children's teeth. Water which has been treated is
available at the Water Treatment Plant, 107 Engineers Way (Bldg 336), for use at
no charge. For further information contact the Bioenvironmental
Services at DSN 681-4063, (505)
784-4063.
General dental care is available for active duty personnel. In
addition, an emergency dental service is provided to dependents and retirees on
a space available basis.
In the event that required care is
unavailable at the either clinics, patients will be referred for care at other
military or civilian medical facilities within the area. A list of
TRICARE providers in the local community is available by calling the TRICARE
office at (505) 784-6975
There is no emergency room at
Cannon. Patients are seen by appointment only. There is 24
hour ambulance service provided on base. An Emergency Room providing
24 hour service is available in Clovis.