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• Effective immediately, Irwin Army Community Hospital’s patient entrance hours have changed to better ensure the safety of our patients, visitors, and staff.
Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Weekends & Federal Holidays: Closed

Aug. 29, 2025

FORT RILEY, Kansas — 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.

Aug. 28, 2025

Custer Hill Dental Clinic Officially Re-Opens

FORT RILEY, Kansas — The Custer Hill Dental Clinic officially reopened its doors to Soldiers Aug. 28 following an extensive two-year renovation that transformed the facility into a viable dental care center for the 1st Infantry Division.

The front desk team at Custer Hill Dental Clinic will soon be back in action, checking in patients, scheduling appointments, and keeping the clinic running smoothly.

Aug. 19, 2025

Custer Hill Dental Clinic to Reopen Aug. 28

FORT RILEY, Kansas — After more than two years of closure, the Custer Hill Dental Clinic will reopen to Soldiers on Aug. 28, 2025, restoring a central hub for dental readiness in the heart of the installation.

Aug. 11, 2025

Flu Vaccine Availability on Fort Riley

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Flu season is approaching, and Irwin Army Community Hospital is preparing to support the Fort Riley community with a comprehensive flu vaccine distribution plan. However, the availability of the vaccine this year is dependent on supply delivery, which is not expected to arrive until October or November.

Aug. 7, 2025

Redefining Wellness

FORT RILEY, Kansas — There’s a place on post where Soldiers, families, and civilians are building stronger bodies, clearer minds, and sustainable habits. It’s called the Armed Forces Wellness Center, a welcoming space where real people are finding their energy again, one smart habit at a time.

At Irwin Army Community Hospital, our commitment to patient-centered care takes another step forward with the launch of the Patient & Family Partnership Council (PFPC)—a rebranding of the former Patient & Family Advisory Council. The PFPC is designed to give patients and their families a meaningful voice in shaping their healthcare experience at IACH.

July 30, 2025

Patient & Family Partnership Council

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH's commitment to patient-centered care takes another step forward with the launch of the Patient & Family Partnership Council (PFPC)—a rebranding of the former Patient & Family Advisory Council. The PFPC is designed to give patients and their families a meaningful voice in shaping their healthcare experience at IACH.

What does it mean to be mission-ready—medically, operationally, and as a team? For the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr. Stephen Ferrara, the answer lies not in policy memos or PowerPoint decks, but in the work happening inside military hospitals like Irwin Army Community Hospital.

July 2, 2025

MHS Leader Champions Fort Riley Healthcare Mission

FORT RILEY, Kansas — What does it mean to be mission-ready—medically, operationally, and as a team? For the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr. Stephen Ferrara, the answer lies not in policy memos or PowerPoint decks, but in the work happening inside military hospitals like Irwin Army Community Hospital.

In response to high demand and long processing times, Irwin Army Community Hospital is launching a new appointment-based system to streamline medical records requests and improve service for patients and families.

July 1, 2025

Need Records? Pick a Time.

FORT RILEY, Kansas — In response to high demand and long processing times, IACH is launching a new appointment-based system to streamline medical records requests and improve service for patients and families.

Healthy families are the foundation of mission readiness. That's why IACH proudly hosts the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program – a Riley County resource that provides nutrition support, breastfeeding assistance, and health education to military families who need it most.

For many service members and their families, the WIC program represents an untapped opportunity. Despite serving nearly 1,400 beneficiaries at Fort Riley, many more could benefit.

April 1, 2025

Strengthening Military Families Through Nutrition

FORT RILEY, Kansas — For many Soldiers and their families, the WIC program represents an untapped opportunity. Despite serving nearly 1,400 beneficiaries at Fort Riley, many more could benefit.

March 5, 2025

Patient Entrance Hours

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Effective immediately, Irwin Army Community Hospital’s patient entrance hours have changed to better ensure the safety of our patients, visitors, and staff.