Military Hospitals and Clinics

Military hospitals and clinics are:

• The core of the Military Health System
• Found at military bases and posts around the world
• Referred to as direct care, military treatment facilities or MTFs

                         Find a Military Hospital or Clinic

There are several different types of military facilities, each providing different levels of service.

Multi-Service Markets	Integrated networks of military hospitals and clinics. May be composed of any combination of medical centers, hospitals or clinics 15 around the world—11 in the U.S. and 4 overseas Six are considered "enhanced" because of size and medical mission: Colorado Springs, Colorado National Capital Region Oahu, Hawaii Puget Sound, Washington San Antonio, Texas  Tidewater, Virginia
Medical Centers	Largest type of military facility Offer hospitalization and outpatient services Multiple specialtiesA branch of medicine or surgery that a doctor specializes in. and sub-specialtiesA narrow field of work within a specialty. Serve as trauma centers in the community for military and civilian patients Usually participate in General Medical Education and medical research programs
Hospitals	Smaller than medical centers Offer hospitalization and outpatient services; smaller capacity than medical centers Multiple specialties but not sub-specialties
Clinics	Smallest military facility Only offers outpatient services; no hospitalization Limited number of specialties. Some clinics limited to primary care only Some clinics limited to active duty service members only