The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.

Health Services

Pediatric Inpatient and Critical Care

Referring Physicians

Call 210-916-6688 and ask to speak to the senior pediatric resident.

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

  • Location: Brooke Army Medical Center, 5th Floor
  • Phone: 210-916-PICU (7428)
  • DSN: 429-7428
  • FAX: 210-539-2125

The PICU provides pediatric intensive care services to DoD beneficiaries while maintaining military readiness, education & training, and conducting research:

  • Largest, most versatile PICU in the DoD
  • State-of-the-art complex opened April 2010
  • 6-bed unit with average census of 2 patients
  • Dedicated blood gas lab, respiratory therapy

Pediatric Inpatient Ward

  • Location: Brooke Army Medical Center, 5th Floor
  • Phone: 210-916-6514/6688
  • DSN: 429-6514
  • FAX: 210-539-8373

The Pediatric ward provides pediatric inpatient care services to DoD beneficiaries while maintaining military readiness, education & training, and conducting research:

  • Largest, most versatile pediatric Ward in the Air Force and one of the largest in the DoD
  • State-of-the-art complex opened April 2010
  • 16-bed unit with average census of 10 patients
  • Premier training center for pediatric nurses
Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!