Fort Irwin, CA

Weed Army Community Hospital
760-380-3124

The nature of care provided at Weed Army Community Hospital (WACH) focuses on primary care, as well as occasional severe trauma. WACH has a total of 21 care providers to include specialists in General Surgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Mental Health, and one flight surgeon. A Physical Therapist, a Dietitian, and Optometrist complement the staff of health care providers.

The Clinical Laboratory, Radiology Department, and Pharmacy Service furnish necessary support activities, all of which result in comprehensive primary care.

Patients requiring a higher level of treatment are referred to other military as well as civillian treatment facilities if necessary.

Military sick call is conducted Monday through Friday from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. for units without an assigned Battalion Aid Station. Central appointments is open at 0700 for active duty to schedule a sick call/same day appointment.

WACH uses a primary care manager system. Soldiers and their family members at Fort Irwin are assigned a primary health care provider determined by the sponsors unit assignments.

All appointments for services provided at Weed Army Community Hospital are scheduled through a centralized Patient Appointment System with the exception of Radiology, Physical Therapy, and Community Mental Health. Appointments may be made by calling Central Appointments at 380-3124 or may be booked by calling Tricare.