CPT Mara Pagan is an Army dentist who left a lucrative but stressful 15-year career in the civilian sector to find deeper meaning in Army service.

IACH celebrates an enduring tradition carried by Florence Nightingale for National Nurses Week 2026.

Watch as IACH Soldiers are pushed to their limits in the Soldier and NCO of the Quarter Competition held March 2026. Narrated by the IACH Operations NCO, this feature highlights what it takes to represent IACH as the "Best of the Best."

To ensure patient comfort, safety, and dignity, Irwin Army Community Hospital uses trained medical chaperones for appointments. While our staff will offer a chaperone for sensitive exams, every patient has the right to request one at any time for any reason, ensuring you feel respected and supported in your care.

Beginning June 4, 2026, the Contraceptive Walk-In Clinic at Irwin Army Community Hospital will transition to morning-only operations, seeing patients from 8 a.m. - noon.

Some smartphone spam filters may block incoming calls from the hospital. If you are expecting a call from our staff, consider adjusting your phone’s spam settings to help ensure the call reaches you.

A new fleet of ambulances has arrived at Fort Riley equipped with four-wheel drive and enhanced medical features to navigate rugged terrain and severe weather. These upgrades ensure that soldiers injured in the field receive faster, more effective care, which increases the likelihood of a full return to duty.

To address local dental shortages and military readiness challenges, Fort Riley leaders have partnered with the University of Missouri-Kansas City to offer clinical rotations to dental students. This initiative aims to recruit civilian dentists to both support the Fort Riley team and to establish practices in the underserved surrounding community.

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your body—and if you have TRICARE For Life, you have coverage that helps you get the care you need, when you need it.

Keeping up to date with TRICARE health information is part of making the right healthcare choices for both you and your family members. Equally important, however, is how you manage your healthcare communications so you have quick and easy access to important records and information. This includes your explanation of benefits statements, bills, claims correspondence, and more.

A winning smile needs maintenance—including dental care. If you’re enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, you can get cost-effective, accessible dental services in the U.S. or abroad.

Do you have a question about the TRICARE Pharmacy Program? For example, are you wondering how to find a network pharmacy? Or do you want to know if you have coverage for a prescription? This article explains whom to contact to get answers to your pharmacy questions.