Videos

May 23, 2022

Right for My Baby?

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Taylor Battenfield was about 7 months pregnant when she relocated with her husband to Fort Riley. One of the most pressing things on her mind was deciding whether Irwin Army Community Hospital would be the right place for her to give birth, especially because learning to breastfeed was crucial to her. Taylor and Cody share their story.

May 23, 2022

What to Expect from a Maternity Hospital

FORT RILEY, Kan. — What should you look for in a hospital if you're having a baby? What are the questions you should be asking? Is learning how to breastfeed important to you? Mandy DeDonder answers these and other relevant matters for expecting moms.

May 11, 2022

Empowering Women to Negotiate Protection

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Normalizing the use of internal condoms and dental dams begins with familiarity. A public health nurse discusses the advantages of these lesser-known methods of protection that are available at the Fort Riley Public Health Department.

May 9, 2022

Endless Crying in Silence

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Rebecca Dills shares her story of postpartum depression and anxiety in hopes of shedding light on a problem that no one should suffer alone. If you feel you might be suffering from postpartum depression, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). IACH beneficiaries can seek help from their PCM by calling (785) 239-DOCS (3627).

May 9, 2022

Tribute to IACH Nurses 2022

FORT RILEY, Kan. — To all the nurses who have dedicated their professional lives to delivering healthcare at Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley,...thank you!

May 4, 2022

No Shame in Caution

FORT RILEY, Kan. — We've come a long way as a society to empower women and to own every part of themselves, including their sexuality. Yet there's still some work to be done. Many women still have reservations when it comes to actually buying condoms or even talking about using them with a partner. MAJ Kimberly Moore, a public health nurse, says there's no shame in women carrying condoms. Creative commons music by Scott Buckley.

May 4, 2022

Layers to Reduce Risk

FORT RILEY, Kan. — First attempts at anything new are not always the most positive experiences, especially when it comes to condom use. But if good faith attempts have been made and condom use falls out of favor, partners can still explore other methods of risk reduction. The key is talking honestly with one another. MAJ Kimberly Moore, a public health nurse, walks us through some options. Creative commons music by Scott Buckley.

May 4, 2022

Intimate Conversations

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Some people believe talking about sex will cause embarrassment or ruin a sexual mood. Some fear their partner’s reaction. But this fear, in turn, can inhibit open communication which is essential to understanding each other and preventing regret of an intimate encounter. MAJ Kimberly Moore, a public health nurse, has a few suggestions on how to break the ice. Creative commons music by Scott Buckley.

April 25, 2022

A Common Problem Not Openly Discussed

FORT RILEY, Kan. — It can feel embarrassing to talk about. It’s not something you easily share with friends so telling a stranger – a doctor – is intimidating. Peggy Wilson, an IACH physical therapy assistant, discusses pelvic floor disorders that can cause pain with sex. Women do not need to resign themselves to suffering in silence. Painful sex usually has a cause and once identified, it’s likely to be treatable.

April 25, 2022

Regain Bladder Control

FORT RILEY, Kan. — For Peggy Wilson, it happened when she went on a trampoline with her child. The embarrassment of the experience left her with a lingering fear of getting on a trampoline for many years to come. Many women refrain from activities that might cause an accidental leakage or resign themselves to wearing pads and carrying extra changes of clothing. But just because it's common doesn't mean it's untreatable.