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Irwin Army Community Hospital remains committed to providing safe, quality care for expectant mothers at Fort Riley. In this message, the Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge of Labor and Delivery explains how IACH ensures continuity of care during periods of fluctuating staffing by coordinating closely with partner hospitals nearby while always remaining ready to assess, stabilize, and care for any mother who comes through our doors. This approach reflects IACH’s ongoing focus on patient safety, seamless care, and support for military families at every stage of pregnancy and childbirth.

Jan. 15, 2026

Committed to Safe Maternity Care

FORT RILEY, Kansas — A nurse explains how Labor & Delivery ensures continuity of care during periods of fluctuating staffing by coordinating closely with partner hospitals nearby while always remaining ready to assess, stabilize, and care for any mother who comes through our doors.

IACH will begin a pharmacy construction project on Jan. 12, 2026, lasting through mid-March, to replace fire shutter doors and enhance patient and staff safety during emergency evacuations. While pharmacy operations will continue, patient interactions and prescription pickup will temporarily move to the lobby area in front of the pharmacy, and patients should expect longer wait times during construction.

Jan. 6, 2026

What Pharmacy Patients Need to Know

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH begins a pharmacy construction project on Jan. 12, 2026, lasting through mid-March, to replace fire shutter doors. While pharmacy operations will continue, patient interactions and prescription pickup will temporarily move to the lobby area.

What does it take to be named NCO/Soldier of the Year at Irwin Army Community Hospital? It’s more than strength. More than speed. More than knowing the right answer. In this year’s competition, four Soldiers stepped forward to test themselves under pressure on the obstacle course, in a tactical combat casualty care lane, through a written exam, and before a demanding oral board. Every event pushed their physical limits. Every moment tested their mindset. Behind the sweat and strain are quiet battles most people never see: self-doubt, fatigue, responsibility to teammates, and the weight of representing their profession. The winner will be announced at IACH's Holiday Ball Jan. 17, 2026.

Dec. 8, 2025

NCO/Soldier of the Year Competition

FORT RILEY, Kansas — What does it take to be named NCO/Soldier of the Year at Irwin Army Community Hospital? It’s more than strength. More than speed. More than knowing the right answer.

When SSG Richard Banks found himself thousands of miles from home, fighting to save a failing marriage while carrying the weight of leadership, grief, and exhaustion, he reached a breaking point no one around him could see. What followed was a turning point sparked by the quiet intervention of a leader who refused to let him fall, and sustained by a newfound passion that pulled him forward. In this intimate conversation, SSG Banks shares how he stepped back from the edge and discovered purpose through endurance training. It will remind anyone struggling in silence that their story isn’t over, and that help, purpose, and connection can be found. SSG Banks is the NCOIC for Training & Education at Irwin Army Community Hospital.

Nov. 17, 2025

Becoming Ironman

FORT RILEY, Kansas — When SSG Richard Banks found himself thousands of miles from home, fighting to save a failing marriage while carrying the weight of leadership, grief, and exhaustion, he reached a breaking point no one around him could see.

SGT Christin Tait shares the deeply personal story of an unexpected medical emergency that took her pregnancy, her ability to have children, and her sense of identity as a mother. Still grieving the recent loss of her own mom, she opens up about guilt, isolation, and the struggle to find hope when there seemed to be none left. In choosing to tell her story, she speaks to the power of community, shared experience, and the strength that comes from knowing you are not alone. Her courage offers comfort to anyone navigating loss and reminds us that healing can begin when we allow others to walk with us.

Nov. 14, 2025

Still a Mom

FORT RILEY, Kansas — SGT Christin Tait shares the deeply personal story of an unexpected medical emergency that took her pregnancy, her ability to have children, and her sense of identity as a mother. Still grieving the recent loss of her own mom, she opens up about guilt, isolation, and the struggle to find hope when there seemed to be none left.

When you’re not feeling your best, getting care shouldn’t mean waiting in line. The new VIPRR Virtual Urgent Care connects TRICARE beneficiaries with licensed providers from anywhere — home, work, or the barracks. Access same-day virtual appointments for common illnesses, prescriptions, and care guidance without leaving your duty station.

Nov. 10, 2025

New Virtual Urgent Care

FORT RILEY, Kansas — When you’re not feeling your best, getting care shouldn’t mean waiting in line. VIPRR connects you with licensed providers from anywhere. Access same-day virtual appointments for common illnesses and prescriptions without leaving home.

IACH wants you to feel confident about your next mammogram. In this video, Registered Nurse Shannon Erickson 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. Whether you’re scheduling your very first screening or you’ve recently moved to Fort Riley, this walkthrough will help you understand the process and take charge of your breast health.

Sept. 29, 2025

Screening with Confidence

FORT RILEY, Kansas — 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. In this feature, LTC Kevin Martin, an orthopedic surgeon with Ohio State University and US Army Reservist at Irwin Army Community Hospital, reveals how Fort Riley’s physical therapy clinic is using blood flow restriction therapy to do just that. By mimicking the stress of heavy exercise with only light weights, this cutting-edge technique triggers powerful healing hormones, helping Soldiers recover from surgery and return to duty stronger and sooner.

Sept. 22, 2025

Stronger Under Pressure

FORT RILEY, Kansas — 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 (and adorable) dogs like him.

Sept. 18, 2025

Saint the Scene-Stealer

FORT RILEY, Kansas — 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.

Sept. 5, 2025

From 240 to 199

FORT RILEY, Kansas — 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.

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