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Video by Jorge Gomez
Marrow Donor Saved Her
Irwin Army Community Hospital
Sept. 30, 2024 | 6:52
A leukemia survivor shares her incredible journey from an unexpected diagnosis to receiving a life-saving bone marrow transplant. She recounts how a 21-year-old international donor, a complete stranger, gave her the ultimate gift: a second chance at life. Her story highlights the profound impact that one person can make by choosing to become a marrow donor. As she reflects on the love and support from her family and friends, she urges viewers to consider the life-changing difference they can make for someone battling a deadly illness.

Music title "What We Don't Say" by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

The “Salute to Life” Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program encourages and facilitates bone marrow and stem cell donations from military personnel, their families, and DoD civilian employees. It is part of a broader effort to support patients in need of life-saving transplants, particularly those diagnosed with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, as well as other diseases that require bone marrow transplants.

The “Salute to Life” program focuses on registering potential donors to the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) database, with a special emphasis on military populations due to their diversity and readiness to serve. The program not only raises awareness about the importance of bone marrow donation but also coordinates donor matches when a compatible patient is identified.
This initiative plays a critical role in finding matches for patients worldwide and supports the broader mission of military service by helping to save lives both within and outside the military community. If you're involved in promoting this program, it's often highlighted as an extension of the military’s commitment to service and the well-being of others.
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Pharmacy

Main Outpatient Pharmacy

Phone
(785) 239-DOCS(3627)

Hours
Monday -Friday: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm
Closed on federal holidays and weekends.

Location
650 Huebner Road, Fort Riley

 

Farrelly Health Clinic Pharmacy

Active Duty Only

Phone(785) 240-5536

Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
Closed on federal holidays, training holidays and weekends.

Location
8072 Normandy Drive, Fort Riley
 

TRICARE Network Pharmacies

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Pharmacy

At Fort Riley pharmacies you can expect to be greeted by knowledgeable pharmacists and pharmacy technicians dedicated to serving the Big Red One community. They serve 50,000 beneficiaries and dispense 450,000 outpatient prescriptions each year. Customers can depend on their pharmacist to be a healthcare and information resource center. When picking up prescriptions, customers must have a military ID card for all patients ages 10 years and older. A photocopy or a digital copy (front and back) of the ID card may be used. IACH pharmacies accept electronic prescriptions from providers outside of Fort Riley. Providers: select the site link DoD Ft. Riley E-Pharmacy (E-PHCY). Electronic prescriptions for medications submitted that are not on the formulary will not be filled.

 

Consult a Clinical Pharmacist

Patients can request a consultation with a clinical pharmacist by calling (785) 239-DOCS (3627) for a polypharmacy appointment.

Medication Disposal

MedSafe is a disposal system for unused and expired medications. The system prevents pharmaceuticals from circulating into community water supplies. The MedSafe receptacle is located in the IACH Outpatient Pharmacy lobby and available for use Monday - Friday during pharmacy hours. Please do not place needles, medical waste, batteries, hazardous materials, inhalers, nor illegal drugs in this receptacle.

Pharmacy Formulary

A formulary is a list of prescription drugs, both generic and brand name, used by prescribers to identify drugs that are currently authorized and available. A committee of providers and pharmacists maintain and update the formulary quarterly. For information about the TRICARE Formulary or medications covered, visit the Defense Health Agency web site. A search tool for the TRICARE Formulary is available at the Express-Scripts web site.

Home Delivery Option

With TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery, picking up your prescriptions is as easy as picking up your mail since maintenance medications are delivered right to your home. Get up to a 90-day supply of your long-term medicines. Enjoy free standard shipping, copayments may apply. Create an account with Express-Scripts online. You can also download the mobile app at this link. Or call 877-363-1296 and have your prescription bottle handy. We recommend having a 30-day supply of medication on hand while your first order is processed.

About the Pharmacy Team

Irwin Army Community Hospital’s Department of Pharmacy is made up of a team of dedicated healthcare workers composed of Registered Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Administrative and Supply Management personnel, and Red Cross volunteers. This cohesive team is dispersed throughout IACH’s patient care areas rendering pharmaceutical services to both inpatient and ambulatory patients.

IACH’s pharmacy has a broad array of available pharmaceuticals called a formulary. Our formulary is routinely reviewed and updated to add and remove drugs so as to better serve our patients for their treatment needs. If you have a special medication need that is not covered by the formulary, please inquire about your available options.

IACH Pharmacy is focused on patient safety, working with patients for improved health and well-being through information and education. Your pharmacy staff’s main role is to provide information about your medications, including:

  • the purpose of your prescription
  • making sure you know how to take or use your medication
  • explaining common side effects

The pharmacy team is dedicated to work with you to ensure your best possible health.

Don't forget to keep your family's information up-to-date in DEERS.