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Irwin Army Community Hospital is open, and we continue to schedule appointments and procedures. We will do our best to minimize impact on our beneficiaries who need health care during the shutdown. The hospital's emergency room and inpatient services remain fully operational. No medical or dental appointments or procedures will be canceled. All ancillary services (pharmacy, laboratory, radiology) will also remain operational. Please call (785) 239-3627 to schedule or cancel appointments. For questions about TRICARE during the shutdown, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

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Feature | Aug. 19, 2025

Need Care Now?

By Jorge Gomez

Can’t get an appointment soon enough at Irwin Army Community Hospital? There’s a faster way to get care—right from your phone, tablet, or computer. In this video, RN Shannon Erickson walks you through Doctor on Demand, the TRICARE-covered telehealth platform that connects you to doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists anytime, anywhere.

- Learn how to set up your account in minutes
- Find out where to locate your DoD Benefits Number (DBN)
- See just how quickly you can book a same-day urgent care appointment

Skip the urgent care drive and take control of your health with this easy, step-by-step guide.
Don't forget to keep your family's information up-to-date in DEERS.