The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit 
tricare.mil/shutdown.
 


At this time, all Weed Army Community Hospital facilities are open and there are no changes to hours. Call 866-957-9224 for an appointment.

Health Services

COVID-19 Vaccine

The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 illness.

FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccines are currently available to all U.S. citizens and residents. Visit the CDC website for more information.

Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines are available to eligible beneficiaries ages 6 months and older TUESDAYS ONLY 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Immunization Clinic in Primary Care by walk-in only.

Once you receive the vaccine, if you experience any side-effects or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly or contact the MHS Nurse Advice Line.

Concerns about the vaccine?

Speak with a Vaccine Expert. You may contact the DHA-Immunization Healthcare Support Center at 877-GET-VACC (877-438-8222) option 1, or Defense Switched Network (DSN) 761-4245, option 1, if you have questions about the vaccines or about an adverse event following vaccination.

COVID-19 Testing

Eligible beneficiaries who are symptomatic can be tested for COVID-19 at the Emergency Department (door to the right of the main ED door). Testing is no longer conducted in the trailer outside of the Emergency Department.

COVID-19 Vaccine Location

Location

Weed Army Community Hospital
390 N. Loop Road
Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Don't forget to keep your family's information up to date in DEERS!