WestPointAOG.org | 800.BE A.GRAD 35 CADET MEDICAL CARE Healthcare facilities at the United States Military Academy include the Mologne Cadet Health Clinic, Keller Army Community Hospital, and the Saunders Dental Clinic. Mologne Cadet Health Clinic The Mologne Cadet Health Clinic is the sole provider of primary care for the more than 4,400 cadets at the United States Military Academy. It is conveniently located in Building 606 in the cadet Central Area. The clinic provides a number of services to include routine physical exams, acute care, immunizations, women’s health, HIV readiness, sexually transmitted infections clinic and travel medicine. To provide comprehensive care, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy services are co-located in the clinic. Mologne is also the home of the Concussion Care Institute, which consists of a multidisciplinary teamof specialists and research staff to provide optimal care in the treatment of closed head injuries. Additionally, Mologne Cadet Health houses a case manager to coordinate care for off-site appointments, transportation, and cadets on leave of absence status. To receive medical care, cadets canmake an appointment through Tricare Online tricareonline.com, or by calling the appointment center at 845.938.7992. Cadets can usually get an appointment within 48 hours. If emergency medical care is needed, cadets should go to the Emergency Room at Keller Army Community Hospital. Musculoskeletal Injuries Cadets withmusculoskeletal injuries are able to be evaluated by a Physical Therapist at daily sick call – at designated times – at the Arvin Physical Development Center. Following evaluation, they are provided with therapy and referral to other services as indicated. West Point is also home to the only Department of Defense Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship program. Dermatology The dermatology clinic provides treatment for a wide variety of skin conditions. Cadets can schedule a dermatology appointment by contacting the appointment center. No referral is needed, simply contact your primary care provider and request an appointment with Dermatology. Optometry The optometry clinic (Building 606) provides routine eye exams and care, to include providing prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses. Eyeglasses are provided free of charge, but contact lenses must be paid for out of pocket. Corrective Eye Surgery The ophthalmology clinic at Keller Army Community Hospital is home to the Cadet Refractive Eye Surgery Program. This programprovides eligible candidates with laser vision correction through LASIK and PRK procedures. In order to be considered for the procedure, cadets must be 21 years of age and be in their Second Class (Cow) year.
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