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.

During this partial government shutdown, the Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center – Nellis Air Force Base remains open and continues to honor scheduled medical and dental appointments. Our patient appointing service is open and we're still taking requests for appointments. We're doing our best to minimize impact on our beneficiaries and their health care. The Hospital’s Emergency Department, Operating Room, Primary Care and Specialty Care services are fully operational. Ancillary services (pharmacy, laboratory, radiology) also remain operational. As always, safe and high-quality health care remain our priority. Please call 702-653-CARE (2273) to schedule or cancel appointments. For questions about TRICARE during the shutdown, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

Patient Resources

Patient & Family Partnership Council 

Volunteer to become a patient and family advisor on our Patient & Family Partnership Council!

The Patient & Family Partnership Council (PFPC) ensures we capture the voices of patients and families. Patient and Family Advisors help with our military treatment facility decision-making.
Patient and Family Advisor activities could include: 
  • Discussing healthcare experiences
  • Reviewing health education materials
  • Sharing ideas about the best ways to communicate with patients

Is being a patient and family advisor right for you?

We are looking for volunteers who can:

  • Speak up and share suggestions and potential solutions to help improve care
  • Talk about your experiences as a patient or family member—but also think beyond your own personal experiences
  • Talk about both positive and negative care experiences and share your thoughts on what went well and how things could have been done differently

PFPC Meetings

Dates

January 13, 2025
April 14, 2025
July 14, 2025
October 27, 2025

Time

Noon - 1 p.m.

Location 

Family Medicine Residency (FMR) Lecture Hall
4700 Las Vegas Blvd. North
Building 1300, First Floor
Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada 89191

Contact Us

Contact us if you are interested in joining PFPC!

Phone

702-653-3379

Email

usaf.nellis.99-mdg.mbx.patient-family-partnership-counsel@health.mil

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