The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

Health Services

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Public Health

The mission of the Department of Public Health is to promote health and wellness, and to prevent disease and injury of Soldiers and military retirees, their families, and Army Civilian employees at Fort Riley through workplace and community health.

Services Provided

Training & Courses

Contact Public Health to coordinate a date and time for the following training or courses:

Tobacco Cessation

Army Public Health Nursing and the Army Wellness Center offer Tobacco Cessation Support. Participants may choose to quit tobacco without medication or a health care provider may prescribe supportive treatments, such as Chantix to assist in their tobacco cessation efforts. Military Service Members, their families, and Irwin Army Community Hospital employees are eligible to participate. To request a provider initial appointment, call the Department of Public Health at 785-239-7323.

Community

Publications

Public Health Law

Health Data

  • Community Health Status Indicators

Permit and License Application Information

Community Resources - Food & More

Recursos Comunitarios: Alimentos & Más (Spanish version)

 

Public Health

Location
7665 Normandy Drive, Fort Riley

Center Phone785-239-7323

Email Dept. of Public Health

Hours
Monday and Wednesday-Friday: 7:30 am to 4 pm
Tuesday: 9 am to 4 pm
Third Thursday: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm

Closed on federal holiday and selected training holidays

After Hours Public Health Emergency785-239-7000

Notifiable/Reportable Conditions785-239-7323

Public Health Issues: Water quality, food sanitation, disaster management, sanitation, public safety, and reportable diseases.

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