Videos

April 26, 2023

Being an NCO -- Yesterday & Today

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Are you scared of NCOs? CSM George Foster Jr. was. When he became an NCO, he brought his legacy views of what it meant to be a noncommissioned officer. But then something happened. The senior enlisted advisor at Irwin Army Community Hospital reflects on how his understanding has evolved over the course of his career and the implications for today. #1NCO Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

April 24, 2023

Few Kids Ask This

FORT RILEY, Kan. — As he was getting ready to go back to Korea, CSM George Foster's kids expressed something that very few kids ever have to ask. That's when he realized, as if for the first time, the impact his military service was having on his children. #MOMC #monthofthemilitarychild Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

April 19, 2023

14 Ruck Stars

FORT RILEY, Kan. — You can train for a 12-mile foot march but what if you stressed the body for three consecutive days and nights, slept for only two hours, and endured a 21-degree temperature before sunrise. Will your training have paid off? On Day 4 of the Best Leader Competition, 76 medical professionals braved 12 cold miles. The vast majority failed to complete it in three hours. 14 competitors were the exception. #whoisthebestleader #ArmyMedicine #MRCWest #BestLeader2023 #Readiness #USArmy #MRCWestBestLeader #whoisthebest #12miles #ruckmarch

April 19, 2023

'$200 That You Won't Make It'

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Even knuckleheads have the potential to succeed. Never downplay a young man or woman's ambition to reach the highest levels of education or a profession. You could be speaking to a future chief executive officer or commander of a hospital. COL Anthony Gray, IACH commander, advises all educators to be mindful of their judgements of youth. #momc #militarychild Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

April 13, 2023

…and then there were six.

FORT RILEY, Kan. — The Finale. Four grueling days and sleepless nights tested 78 Soldiers’ resolution to win. Few understood what they had gotten themselves into. Most lost the will to persist. Six wanted it at all costs. This is their story. #whoisthebestleader #ArmyMedicine #MRCWest #BestLeader2023 #Readiness #USArmy #MRCWestBestLeader #whoisthebest Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

March 27, 2023

Eat Well. Perform Well.

FORT RILEY, Kan. — If you're a nutrition or fitness-conscious person who considers Army dining facilities not for you, think again. The Go for Green®-Army program uses a labeling system to provide you with a quick assessment of the nutritional value of menu offerings and food products in the dining facility. The system was developed to establish feeding (“fueling”) standards for Army DFACs by improving health, fitness, readiness and increase a Soldier’s performance through nutrition awareness. Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0

March 22, 2023

Who is Team IACH?

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Six Soldiers will represent Irwin Army Community Hospital to compete against 12 other teams in the Medical Readiness Command, West for the title of Best Leader/Best Squad April 3-7, 2023. Who are the six, what do they do for IACH, and why in the world are they putting themselves through four days of extreme conditions? #whoisthebest #armymedical #bestleader #armymedicine #armybestleader Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

March 20, 2023

Who Needs a Dietitian?

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Reasons to see a registered dietitian are too numerous to list but the following should give you a fair idea: weight loss or weight gain, chronic disease, allergies and food sensitivities, athletic performance, vegetarians and vegans, and healthy overall eating. If you aren't sure whether a dietitian can help you, call the IACH Nutrition Care Division to discuss your health goals. Creative commons music by Scott Buckley.

March 13, 2023

No Time for Healthy Meals?

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Registered dietitians are also busy professionals who have little time at home to prepare full meals that can still be considered healthy. Natalie Barta, an IACH registered dietitian, shares what she does to prep healthy meals for a week for her family. Creative Commons Music by Scott Buckley.

March 9, 2023

Small is Better

FORT RILEY, Kan. — For some nurses it's more enjoyable to work in a smaller facility where they can give one-on-one care. Denise Devonshire has nursed at large medical centers with high volumes of moms giving birth. As a nurse who prefers enabling moms on a personal level, Irwin Army Community Hospital has become her ideal work place. Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley.