79th MDW furlough impacts Published July 9, 2013 By Lt. Col. Robert Paz 79 MDW Director of Staff JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- During the furlough period of July 8 through Sept. 30, 2013, the 779th Medical Group and 579th Medical Group clinics plan to remain open with no changes to customer service hours. However, during the furlough period patients should anticipate a decrease in access to care in primary and specialty care clinics. A longer wait time should also be anticipated for patient administration services and ancillary support such as pharmacy, laboratory and radiology. Facility maintenance and information systems support may also lead to patient care delays. The 779th MDG and 579th MDG clinic staff will do their best to minimize impacts on patient care.