NOTICE TO OUR PHARMACY PATRONS:  Temporary Pharmacy Service Limitation Aug 7-17
The Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River pharmacy will temporarily suspend NEW prescription services from August 7-17 due to ongoing construction. 

During this limited services closure, prescription refill pickups will continue to be available during normal operating hours as well as any prescriptions activated prior to Aug 7.  

For any NEW prescriptions needed during this timeframe, please visit https://militaryrx.express-scripts.com/find-pharmacy  We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this construction period.
 

Clinics

Branch Health Clinic Indian Head

Brief History


BHC Indian Head is now part of the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River family. The clinic is located on the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Located approximately 20 miles south of Washington, D.C. in Charles County, Maryland, NSF Indian Head is a 3,500 acre peninsula.
Founded in 1890, NSF Indian Head has a long and interesting history. The current clinic was built in 1977 with an addition for Occupational Health built in 1984.
 
The clinic provides routine and acute family practice health care with limited ancillary services that include pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology. It also includes Occupational Health and a Dental clinic for active duty personnel.
CDR Jennifer L. Williams
Officer in Charge

Commander Jennifer L. Williams, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and a proud graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High school, enlisted in the United States Navy in 1996.  She completed Hospital Corpsman A school in 1997 and completed tours at Naval  Hospital Camp Pendleton, California, and Naval Hospital Guam. She was selected for the Seaman to Admiral -21 (STA-21) program in 2002 and is one of the first ten Nurse Corps STA-21 selectees.  CDR Williams graduated from Hampton University in 2005, with a degree in nursing, Suma Cum Laude.
 
She started her nursing career at the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda (NNMC) serving in both the Hematology- Oncology and Post-Anesthesia care departments. She is recognized as one of the most junior Department Heads of the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit from 2007-2010 and was selected for Duty-Under -Instruction (DUINS) during this tour. She attended the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in 2010 and earned a Master of Science Degree in Nursing, specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in 2012.
 
CDR Williams completed her first FNP tour at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton Connecticut. She deployed with the USNS Comfort for the Continuing Promise 2015 (CP-15) medical mission. CDR Williams served on the advisory board for the integration of female sailors on Virginia Class Submarines in 2014 and has 125 hours documented submarine time underway. In 2016 she transferred to Naval Air Station Patuxent River Branch Medical Clinic where she served as the Command Managed Equal Opportunity Officer.
 
In July 2019, she reported to Naval Medical Readiness Training Command Portsmouth, and served as the Command Pain Management Champion, Department Head of Primary Care, NMRTC Norfolk VA, and command Diversity Chair. CDR Williams deployed to Bahrain in 2022 in support of Operation Refugee Allies, as well deploying to a COVID-19 hospital in Maryland as the only Family Nurse Practitioner performing as a hospitalist.
CDR Williams was recently stationed at NMRTC Quantico, Virginia in 2022 and served as the Director of Clinical Support Services. She completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice during this tour at Thomas Edison State University October 2022. 
 
CDR Williams personal decorations include Navy and Marine Corps Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3-awards), Navy Achievement Medal (3- awards), Navy Good Conduct (3-awards), Humanitarian Service Medal (2-awards), and various other unit and campaign wards. 
 
 

Dental Care for Active Duty:

​General Dentistry
Dental Examinations
Cleanings
Dental Restorations

Health Promotion

​Tobacco Cessation
Healthy Eating ​
Diabetes Monitoring ​
Back Injury Prevention ​ ​ 
Stress Management ​

Immunizations

All ages from pediatrics through geriatrics

TRICARE Prime Enrollees & Beneficiaries

Primary Care​
Military Medicine
Pharmacy
Dental Care
Laboratory
Health Promotion

All Employees with Occupational Medicine

Medical Surveillance
Certification Exams
Treatment, referral, and case management of acute & chronic occupational injuries & illnesses
Occupational audiology services in support of the hearing conservation program
Preventive services such as immunizations to prevent disease due to occupational exposure
Health Promotion

Pharmacy

• Open Monday through Friday 0730 - 1100 and 1300 to 1600 EXCEPT closed Friday afternoons

• Most medications are filled locally & through NNMC Bethesda

• An automated refill line is available after hours

• All civilian prescriptions are routed to NNMC Bethesda for processing

Military Sick Call / Overseas Screener

• Military sick call for active duty - schedule same day or advance appointments

• Overseas screening for active duty & family members

Laboratory & Radiology

• Basic laboratory services

Behavioral Health

• Non-emergency behavioral health services

• Psychiatric Technician Office: 301-744-1194 | Work Cell: 301-247-2734

• Dr. Murphy Clinical Psychologist 301-744-4243 Dr. Murphy Clinical Psychologist 301-744-4243

Definitions

Medical surveillance - Based on the Occupational Safety & Health Act, this program ensures healthful working conditions by administering test to assess the possible health effects of the hazards that you face on your job. OSHA-mandated medical tests are conducted as well as tests for toxic chemical exposure.

Certification exams - Pre-placement exams to determine if you are fit for duty or medically qualified for your job.

Contact Us

 

Phone Numbers

One Number Appointment Line
855-227-6331

Hours

Monday-Thursday

0730 - 1600

Friday
0730 - 1200
Closed
Sat, Sun, Holidays
No Occupational Health services on Friday
Location
4141 W Wilson Rd Bldg 1600, Indian Head, MD 20640

*For additional information regarding these policies contact our Customer Service Representative

Making COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

Phone

(301) 744-4604

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