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Patients visiting Custer Hill Dental Clinic should be aware of a temporary change to building access as the clinic undergoes a short-term renovation to upgrade its equipment.

March 20, 2026

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Patients visiting Custer Hill Dental Clinic should be aware of a temporary change to building access as the clinic undergoes a short-term renovation to upgrade its equipment from March 26 - 29.

IACH appointments for school and sports physicals are now available for May and going through August. These appointments are reserved for youth enrolled to a primary care manager at IACH.
Your child may need a school or sports physical if they meet any of the following:
• Ages 8 or younger and entering a Kansas school for the first time
• Participating in school-organized sports (middle or high school)
• Enrolled in Fort Riley’s Child & Youth Services (CYS) daycare or youth sports programs
Appointment slots are limited, and demand increases as the school year approaches. Call (785) 239-DOCS (3627) to secure your child’s physical before their program deadline.
Before your appointment, download the correct school or sports physical form from your child’s school district or organization. Parents/guardians must complete all applicable sections before the visit to avoid delays.
Special Note for CYS Participants:
If your child already had a well-child visit within the past 12 months, a new appointment is not required to complete the CYS physical. Instead, submit your completed CYS forms by one of the following methods:
• Drop off at the Patient-Centered Medical Home front desk
• Upload via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal
• Call and leave a message requesting the paperwork be completed
Please allow up to 72 business hours for processing.

March 16, 2026

Sports Physicals 2026

FORT RILEY, Kansas — School and sports physicals can now be booked for May 2026. These limited slots are reserved for youth enrolled to a PCM at IACH.

The next generation of medical providers gets a firsthand look at military healthcare at Irwin Army Community Hospital. Second-year Kansas State University physician assistant students (from left) Maggie Nation, John Lunn, and Matthew Ruether (sitting) started clinical rotations at Fort Riley, Kansas, Feb. 23, 2026, where they are learning how to apply "readiness-focused medicine" to support the warfighter.

March 3, 2026

How IACH is Shaping Future Providers

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH is expanding its clinical education mission by hosting physician assistant students from Kansas State University for the first time, exposing them to a "mission-focused" approach to medicine that prioritizes Soldier readiness.

Fort Riley community members have a unique opportunity to gain valuable, transferable career skills through the upcoming Dental Assistant Training Program, offered in partnership between the American Red Cross and the Dental Activity at Irwin Army Community Hospital.
Running from September 2026 through April 2027, this competitive program provides 800 hours of structured classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience inside Fort Riley dental clinics. While the program prepares participants with the education and practical skills needed to serve as a dental assistant within a military treatment facility, it comes at no tuition cost to those selected.

Feb. 18, 2026

Launch Your Dental Career Here

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Fort Riley community members have an opportunity to gain valuable, transferable career skills through the upcoming Dental Assistant Training Program, offered in partnership between the American Red Cross and DENTAC.

$In February 2026, Irwin Army Community Hospital installed a new CT scanner delivering one of the most important advances in medical imaging: clearer images with less radiation exposure. CT imaging is used in diagnosing many of the injuries commonly seen in the Fort Riley military population, including complex fractures, head injuries, spinal trauma, and internal bleeding.$

Feb. 6, 2026

Modern Imaging, Safer Care

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH has taken another step forward in modernizing patient care with the installation of a new CT scanner. The upgrade delivers one of the most important advances in the field: better imagery with less radiation exposure.

Master Sgt. Dawn Ho, a long-serving member of the Kansas Army National Guard, overcame a career-threatening injury and the deep sense of failure that followed by finding a new purpose during her recovery. Through her own perseverance and the dedicated support of her leadership and the Soldier Recovery Unit, she successfully transitioned to a new career field and earned a prestigious selection to the Sergeants Major Academy.

Dec. 19, 2025

From Recovery to Readiness

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Master Sgt. Dawn Ho, a long-serving member of the Kansas Army National Guard, overcame a career-threatening injury and the deep sense of failure that followed by finding a new purpose during her recovery with the SRU, and ultimately earned a prestigious selection to the Sergeants Major Academy.

$IACH’s Refractive Surgery Center is encouraging Active-Duty Soldiers to take advantage of a readiness-enhancing capability many still don’t realize they’re eligible for: Army-funded PRK and LASIK right here on post.$

Nov. 24, 2025

See the Mission Clearly

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH’s Refractive Surgery Center is encouraging Active-Duty Soldiers to take advantage of a readiness-enhancing capability many still don’t realize they’re eligible for: Army-funded PRK and LASIK right here on post.

$A podiatrist at Irwin Army Community Hospital applies 2,500 low-intensity soundwave pulses designed to stimulate blood flow, reduce inflammation, and encourage bone regeneration to a patient who suffered a fifth metatarsal avulsion fracture, a painful injury caused when a ligament pulled part of the bone away after he stepped into a pothole during a run.$

Nov. 17, 2025

First Soldier to Benefit from IACH's Shockwave Therapy

FORT RILEY, Kansas — A Soldier with the 1st Infantry Division became the first patient to receive shockwave therapy at Irwin Army Community Hospital and he is already reporting relief from chronic pain that once limited his mobility.

Fort Riley's Public Health Department has achieved another historic milestone, becoming the first in the Department of Defense to earn re-accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board. The re-accreditation became effective August 28, 2025, cementing the team’s position as a trailblazer in military public health standards.

Nov. 13, 2025

First to Lead…Again

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Fort Riley's Public Health Department has achieved another historic milestone, becoming the first in the Department of Defense to earn re-accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board

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 (NAL) at 1-800-TRICARE or by visiting mhsnurseadviceline.com. It’s designed to help patients in communities like Fort Riley where access to in-person appointments may be limited.

Nov. 4, 2025

New Virtual Option for Urgent Care

FORT RILEY, Kansas — A new virtual clinic for urgent care is now available for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries age 12 and older. VIPRR connects patients to credentialed military health providers through the MHS Nurse Advice Line. It’s designed to help patients in communities like Fort Riley where access to in-person appointments may be limited.