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Join our guided hospital tour designed for new patients and family members. Learn how to navigate services, access care, and make the most of what Irwin Army Community Hospital offers.
When: Aug. 20, 1 p.m.
Where: Main entrance, first floor
Who: New patients & families

New Patient Hospital Tour

Join our guided hospital tour designed for new patients and family members. Learn how to navigate services, access care, and make the most of what Irwin Army Community Hospital offers.

When: Aug. 20, 1 p.m.

Where: Main entrance, first floor

Who: New patients & families

Grief is a journey we do not have to walk alone. The Fort Riley community is invited to join us for an Honor Walk Labyrinth, a dedicated time and space to remember those we have lost, reflect on their memories, and draw strength from one another.

To ensure no one walks alone, several counselors, Chaplains, and the Suicide Prevention Task Force Coordinator will be on-site to offer a listening ear and compassionate support.

Grief is a journey we do not have to walk alone. The Fort Riley community is invited to join us for an Honor Walk Labyrinth, a dedicated time and space to remember those we have lost, reflect on their memories, and draw strength from one another. To ensure no one walks alone, several counselors, Chaplains, and the Suicide Prevention Task Force Coordinator will be on-site to offer a listening ear and compassionate support.

We Want to Hear From You

Let your voice be heard by completing the Community Strengths & Themes Assessment (CSTA)! This is your opportunity to share your thoughts about the quality of life, health/wellness, and available resources both on and off your installation.

Community Strengths & Themes Assessment

We Want to Hear From You

Let your voice be heard by completing the Community Strengths & Themes Assessment (CSTA)! This is your opportunity to share your thoughts about the quality of life, health/wellness, and available resources both on and off your installation.

Every voice counts, and the CSTA is open to all Service Members, DoD Civilian Employees, Family Members, and Military Retirees.

All responses remain confidential and are provided in aggregate to the Fort Riley Community for identification of public health concerns

The Virtually Integrated Patient Readiness and Remote (VIPRR) care clinic is an urgent care alternative for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries age 12 and older. VIPRR connects patients to credentialed military health providers through the MHS Nurse Advice Line.

The Virtually Integrated Patient Readiness and Remote (VIPRR) care clinic is an urgent care alternative for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries age 12 and older. VIPRR connects patients to credentialed military health providers through the MHS Nurse Advice Line.

Irwin Army Community Hospital has rolled out a new program aimed at making it easier for patients to access same-day appointments in our Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH). Each morning at 7:30 a.m., IACH posts the number of same-day appointments available that day on the hospital’s Facebook page, giving patients an opportunity to secure last-minute openings for medical care without needing to go off-post.
This addresses a common challenge faced by many patients — difficulty getting a timely appointment with their provider. Each morning, as the hospital’s day begins, appointment availability is assessed based on the schedules of our providers, which cannot be finalized until the start of the day. By making this information available to patients as soon as possible, IACH aims to improve access to care for the Fort Riley community.This addresses a common challenge faced by many patients — difficulty getting a timely appointment with their provider. Each morning, as the hospital’s day begins, appointment availability is assessed based on the schedules of our providers, which cannot be finalized until the start of the day. By making this information available to patients as soon as possible, IACH aims to improve access to care for the Fort Riley community.

Same Day Appointments

Irwin Army Community Hospital has rolled out a new program aimed at making it easier for patients to access same-day appointments in our Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH). Each morning at 7:30 a.m., IACH posts the number of same-day appointments available that day on the hospital’s Facebook page, giving patients an opportunity to secure last-minute openings for medical care without needing to go off-post.

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Quality and Safety

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Irwin Army Community Hospital Videos

"They’re just going to fall out anyway, right?"

It is tempting to think baby teeth don’t need maintenance because they are temporary. But losing a baby tooth early to a cavity or injury is one of the leading causes of crooked adult teeth. Baby teeth act as physical placeholders and guides for adult teeth. When one is lost early, adjacent teeth shift, causing the incoming adult teeth to emerge rotated or blocked out entirely.

At Fort Riley, we want to help you protect both your child's smile. In this feature, CPT Heather Wilkinson breaks down the milestones of early oral care. Learn the clinical hacks to make your child's next dental visit stress-free.

Think Baby Teeth Don't Matter?

It is tempting to think baby teeth don’t need maintenance because they're temporary. But losing a baby tooth early to a cavity or injury is one of the leading causes of crooked adult teeth.

In the Army medical community, the Expert Field Medical Badge is legendary. It’s a test of your resolve. With a brutal 70% to 80% attrition rate, most who attempt it will go home empty-handed. But this year, two medical professionals from Irwin Army Community Hospital (a lab tech and a biomedical equipment specialist) stepped away from the facility to chase after the ultimate medical discriminator. Discover what it takes to achieve the Army's premier medical badge through the eyes of the candidates fighting for it, and the leader who has already stood in their boots.

The 30 Percent

In the Army medical community, the EFMB is legendary. It’s a test of your resolve. Most who attempt it will go home empty-handed. But this year, two IACH professionals stepped away from the facility to chase after the ultimate medical discriminator.

You’ve been brushing your teeth your whole life, but are you actually getting the hardest-to-reach spots? Most of us miss the exact areas that cause red gums and bad breath.

In this quick breakdown, Fort Riley dental provider CPT Heather Wilkinson shares a few simple adjustments to your daily routine like the 45-degree brushing angle and the "C-Shape" flossing technique. She also drops a crucial fact: if you skip flossing for just 72 hours, soft plaque hardens into permanent buildup.

Level Up Your Routine

You’ve been brushing your teeth your whole life, but are you actually getting the hardest-to-reach spots? Most of us miss the exact areas that cause red gums and bad breath. A Fort Riley dental provider shares a few simple adjustments to your daily routine.

Meet COL Jason K. Marquart, the new Commander of Irwin Army Community Hospital and a proud Kansas native. In this introductory interview, COL Marquart gets real about the challenges of military healthcare, his vision for improving access to care, and his personal commitment to protecting Fort Riley families while the Big Red One is deployed.

What Families Can Expect

Meet the new Commander of Irwin Army Community Hospital, a proud Kansas native. COL Jason K. Marquart gets real about the challenges of military healthcare, his vision for improving access to care, and his personal commitment to protecting Fort Riley families while the Big Red One is deployed.

Irwin Army Community Hospital News

Join our guided hospital tour designed for new patients and family members. Learn how to navigate services, access care, and make the most of what Irwin Army Community Hospital offers.

Tour the Hospital, Before You Need It

When Tiana Winokur first arrived at Fort Riley as an active-duty Army spouse, she struggled to

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Army ROTC Cadet Claire Troshynski, a nursing student from Texas Christian University, poses in front of an AH-64 Apache helicopter at Marshall Army Airfield, July 31. Troshynski, whose career goal is to become an Enroute Critical Care Nurse, toured the airfield alongside other cadets participating in the four-week Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP) at Irwin Army Community Hospital. Following the ground tour, the cadets took a familiarization flight in a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter over the Kansas Flint Hills to experience the environment of Army aviation and airborne medical transport.

Nursing Cadets Discover 'Army Difference'

From stitching wounds in the ER to riding in an "ambulance in the sky," four ROTC nursing cadets share their summer at Irwin Army Community Hospital. Read the full story to see why these future Army nurses say the demands of Army medicine are completely worth it.

For decades, dental teams relied on heavy lead aprons like the one pictured here to shield patients from old-school film X-rays. Today, Fort Riley’s modern digital radiography has reduced radiation to such negligible levels that the heavy apron is no longer clinically necessary. With modern digital radiography, a routine X-ray emits less radiation exposure than a standard cross-country commercial flight.

Ditching the Heavy Vest

Fort Riley Dental Clinics are phasing out the routine use of heavy lead aprons and thyroid collars during dental X-rays in accordance with guidelines from the American Dental Association and the Defense Health Agency.

Kansas native COL Jason K. Marquart expressed excitement to return to his home state and take command of Irwin Army Community Hospital. He outlined his priorities for the Fort Riley hospital, namely, the medical readiness of the 1st Infantry Division and taking care of the hospital’s people.

Kansas Native Takes Command of IACH

IACH held a change of command ceremony June 25 where COL Laudino M. Castillo Rojas relinquished command to COL Jason K. Marquart, a Wichita, Kansas, native.

TRICARE News and Updates

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Traveling overseas? Here’s how TRICARE travels with you

Do you have an upcoming trip overseas? Whether you’re traveling for work or for fun, TRICARE covers you worldwide. Understanding how your TRICARE plan works when you go abroad helps you be prepared if any health issues arise.

How to Travel with TRICARE

Do you have an upcoming trip? TRICARE covers you whether you travel across the country or around the world.

TRICARE: More Than a Benefit

TRICARE: More than a benefit—a trusted partner for military families

TRICARE is more than a health plan—it’s peace of mind for military families around the world. Watch this video to hear directly from TRICARE beneficiaries about what TRICARE means to them.

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Get to know how TRICARE covers your college student

Going to college is an exciting milestone for many young adults. From signing up for classes to buying dorm supplies, summer can be a busy time for new college students and their families. During this time, you’ll also need to make sure your child’s TRICARE coverage will be ready when the semester starts, especially if he or she is moving away from home.

DOD Safe Helpline

DOD Safe Helpline

988 suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Links to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office

DOD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office

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