HPCON ALPHA

The Installation Commander has directed implementation of Health Protection Condition Alpha. 

  • ​Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is highly encouraged to protect vulnerable high risk individuals. 
  • Practice social distancing (six feet of separation between you and another individual) at all times. Clean and disinfect your work area routinely and practice appropriate hand cleansing hygiene. These steps remain imperative in the fight against COVID-19. 

  • All members should adhere to strict hygiene (no handshaking, wipe common-use items); if exposed, self-isolate and contact your immediate supervisor and/or unit Contact Tracing Cell. Continue standard precautions such as routine hand washing, cough on sleeve, diet, exercise, vaccinations, education, planning, routine health alerts, etc.
  • Healthcare professionals, patients, visitors and all others entering base healthcare facilities will continue to wear masks while in these facilities to reduce transmission of COVID-19.
  • Non-vaccinated employees will continue to social distance in all circumstances while on the installation.
  • If a member develops any symptoms associated with COVID-19 -- a fever of 100.4 Fahrenheit or above, cough, sore throat, headache, fatigue, muscle or body aches, loss of sense of taste or smell, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea -- and may have had contact with a person who has COVID-19, should contact their health care provider before seeking medical care to prevent possible transmission in the health care setting.
  • If you are normally seen at Robins AFB’s 78th Medical Group, please call the TRICARE nurse advice line first at 1-800-874-2273, or the 78th MDG appointment line at 478-327-7850 prior to the visit. If you are normally seen by an off-base provider please call the Georgia Department of Health first at 1-866-PUB-HLTH (1-866-782-4584) prior to your visit.

For the latest updates, please go to the CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus website at:
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

For local information, visit:
northcentralhealthdistrict.org/coronavirus/

78th Medical Group Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/78MDG

Current as of Feb. 22, 2023

COVID-19 Testing

Active duty personnel who require testing at the 78th MDG should call 478-327-7850 to schedule a test. If it is outside of duty hour or the service member is out of the area, they must call the Tricare Nurse Advice Line FIRST at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273) in order to obtain approval for off-base testing, if determined to be needed.

While active duty personnel will have PRIORITY at the medical group, other medical group beneficiaries will be accepted for testing as appointments are available. Those beneficiaries needing testing should call 478-327-7850 to check for availability/schedule.

Telework Instructions

78 ABW Telework Checklist
78 ABW Telework Setup Guide
Personal Computer Email Guide

This is only guidance for authorized teleworking employees. Please follow your organization’s direction and policy regarding telework.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Robins AFB
Medical Appointments
Commercial: 478-327-7850
DSN: 497-7850

Other Numbers
TRICARE Nurse Advice Line 1-800-874-2273
Georgia Department of Health at 1-866-PUB-HLTH (1-866-782-4584)

Social Media
Robins AFB Facebook

Useful Websites
TRICARE

COVID-19 Q&A