Have you been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD? Your feedback could play a key role in developing and updating clinical practice guidelines across the military and veteran health care systems.

Are you a member of the National Guard or Reserve? If so, it’s important to know how TRICARE covers you if you become sick or are injured while activated for 30 days or less. This article explores how, where, and under what circumstances National Guard and Reserve members can get line of duty care.

Living with a chronic health condition can feel hard. But you don’t have to do it alone. TRICARE offers programs and coverage to help you live better with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, and depression.

Childhood and teen years can be full of ups and downs. It’s normal for kids to be sad or irritable or to have trouble paying attention or interacting with others at times. But sometimes, these feelings and behaviors are signs that your child could need mental health care. Learn how TRICARE can support your child’s mental health and find tips and resources for supporting your child’s well-being.

Flu season is here, and Irwin Army Community Hospital has received its first shipment of flu vaccine. The Public Health team is finalizing logistics to vaccinate employees who are required to receive the flu shot as a condition of employment, as well as to support Retiree Appreciation Day with high-dose flu vaccines.

IACH recently acquired the DUOLITH SD1 shockwave therapy system, a state-of-the-art medical device that expands treatment options for musculoskeletal injuries common among Soldiers and families.

From wellness exams and vaccines to sick-call diagnostics and international health certificates, the Fort Riley Veterinary Treatment Facility delivers evidence-based care tailored to your pet’s needs. The team also performs anesthetic procedures, provides prescription refills, and offers microchipping for long-term safety.

IACH reminds our patients and visitors that after-hours access to the facility remains consolidated to the Emergency Department entrance. Since February 2025, the patient entrance has closed daily at 5 p.m. to ensure safety and efficiency with limited staffing.

IACH wants you to feel confident about your next mammogram. In this video, Shannon describes IACH’s 3-D mammography services, explaining who can self-schedule, what to expect on exam day, and how our team streamlines results for a mobile military community.

What do Division-I athletes and Army warfighters have in common? Both need to get back to peak performance—fast. An orthopedic surgeon with Ohio State University and US Army Reservist at IACH, reveals how Fort Riley’s physical therapy clinic is using blood flow restriction therapy to do just that.

Meet Saint—the enormous, lovable dog who turns a Fort Riley Veterinary PSA into a blooper reel. While CPT Ashley Sturgeon explains why registering your pets on post keeps them healthy and eligible for care, Saint is busy licking her face, crawling onto her lap, and generally proving why vaccinations and registration matter for active dogs like him.

Laura Tyson thought she was “doing all the right things," until she discovered the Armed Forces Wellness Center at Fort Riley. With tailored workouts, realistic nutrition goals, and steady accountability, Laura shed more than 40 pounds and transformed her approach to health. Watch how small, sustainable steps and the support of the AFWC helped her reach her New Year’s goal. And learn how this hidden resource on post can change your life too.