The 79th Medical Wing has oversight for medical care at Air Force bases and work sites across Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. Activated on May 10, 2006, it is one of three medical wings in the Air Force.
One of the unique capabilities of the Wing is the 779th Aeromedical Staging Facility, serving as the primary East Coast hub for aeromedical evacuation aircraft returning sick or injured patients from Europe to the United States.
If you are seeking treatment for the flu or flu-like symptoms, please call central appointments at 1-888-999-1212 to be seen by your Primary Care Manager during normal duty hours. Emergency care is always available at the Malcolm Grow Emergency Department. Please call the "Flu Info Line" before presenting for non-emergent care related to the flu.
If you have questions or concerns about the H1N1 flu, call the "Flu Info Line" at 240-857-7777 to speak to a medic. The "Flu Info Line" will be in service Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice.
For more information on Seasonal and H1N1 flu: Fluview - Weekly information from the CDC. Flu.gov - Know what to do about the flu. Flu trends - World flu trends. HealthMap - Global disease alert map. AFDW Flu page - Regular updates for NCR Airmen and families.
General Graham has oversight for medical care at bases and work sites in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. He leads a workforce of nearly 1,800 military and civilian employees who provide quality health care to more than 393,000 beneficiaries in the National Capital Region with an annual budget of more than $113 million. Read his full biography here.
The 79th Medical Wing has oversight for medical care at Air Force bases and work sites across Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. Activated on May 10, 2006, it is one of three medical wings in the Air Force. Read the wing's full fact sheet.
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