Pediatrics - Children's Health - 673rd Medical Group - TRICARE
Pediatrics • Homer, AK • 1 (Bear Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson) locations
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
Building 5955, Bear Wing, First Floor
Phone
907-580-2778
usaf.jber.673-mdg.mbx.immunizations@health.mil
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed the third Thursday of each month for training
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is the age range for Pediatrics at this clinic?
We provide primary, acute, and developmental care for children from birth to 18 years of age.
How can I schedule an appointment or contact the clinic?
Contact via MiCare or call 907-580-2908, option 5, or 907-580-2778 to schedule an appointment, leave a telephone consult, or speak to a Registered Nurse.
How long does a telephone consultation take to be returned?
Telephone consultations are monitored and answered by Registered Nurses; for symptom-based questions a nurse will return your call within two hours of receiving your message.
How long are non-urgent inquiries typically answered?
Medication refills, referral questions, and all other inquiries will be returned within 72 duty hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- HCAHPS / Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems: 4 out of 5 stars (overall hospital facility) (Based on HCAHPS patient surveys (varying response rates))
Patients praise
- High satisfaction with nurse communication for the hospital overall.
- Specific praise for the ER staff's treatment of children, the lab services, and helpfulness with sports physicals.
- Positive perception of the 'Teddy watch' service for children during appointments.
Common complaints
- Some patients report mixed experiences regarding staff responsiveness, cleanliness, and clear communication in hospital-wide HCAHPS surveys, though these are not specific to the pediatric clinic alone.
"The ER staff was awesome in attending to my daughter who needed stitches as well as the sicknesses we went to the ER for on weekends. Their Teddy watch is always very nice and my kids love going there for an hour if I have an appointment."
— MyHospitalNow.com user testimonial"Anytime my son has needed a physical for sports they have gone above and beyond to help us out. I appreciate the service this hospital provides so it gets 5 stars based on my experiences here."
— MyHospitalNow.com user testimonialSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Get ready for TRICARE Open Season 2025: What you need to know > 673rd Medical Group - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson > Articles — Oct 23, 2025
- Get Your Child Ready for the New School Year: A TRICARE Parent’s Guide > TRICARE Newsroom > TRICARE News — Aug 7, 2025
- Innovative collaboration enhances pediatric care across MTFs - DHA.mil — Sep 4, 2025
- Back-to-School Ready: Make Health a Priority Before the First Bell > Walter Reed National Military Medical Center > Articles — Jul 30, 2025
- Walter’s Way: Transforming Primary Care > Walter Reed National Military Medical Center > Articles — Dec 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More pediatrics clinics in Homer
Homer Medical Center is part of South Peninsula Hospital (SPH), a nonprofit healthcare system based in Homer, Alaska. SPH operates a 22-bed acute care unit and an attached 28-bed long-term care facility, with ongoing service expansion and state-of-the-art technology. Highlights: - Location: 4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK 99603 (HQ overlooking Kachemak Bay and Kenai Mountains) - Affiliation: South Peninsula Hospital (nonprofit, private ownership) - Capacity: 22-bed acute care; 28-bed long-term care - Employment & finances: ~103 employees; around $10 million annual revenue - Services: Broad hospital and health services typical of a critical access facility, plus wellness programs (e.g., Sunrise Medical Weight Program) - Recognition: Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital - Contact: Phone 1-907-235-8101; general email dbf@sphosp.org - Web: sphosp.org (homepage also listed as sphosp.com) If you’re specifically seeking care at Homer Medical Center within SPH, you can expect a rural Alaskan hospital setting with acute and long-term care services, supported by SPH’s broader network and community programs.
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