Videos

April 13, 2023

…and then there were six.

FORT RILEY, Kan. — The Finale. Four grueling days and sleepless nights tested 78 Soldiers’ resolution to win. Few understood what they had gotten themselves into. Most lost the will to persist. Six wanted it at all costs. This is their story. #whoisthebestleader #ArmyMedicine #MRCWest #BestLeader2023 #Readiness #USArmy #MRCWestBestLeader #whoisthebest Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

March 27, 2023

Eat Well. Perform Well.

FORT RILEY, Kan. — If you're a nutrition or fitness-conscious person who considers Army dining facilities not for you, think again. The Go for Green®-Army program uses a labeling system to provide you with a quick assessment of the nutritional value of menu offerings and food products in the dining facility. The system was developed to establish feeding (“fueling”) standards for Army DFACs by improving health, fitness, readiness and increase a Soldier’s performance through nutrition awareness. Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0

March 22, 2023

Who is Team IACH?

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Six Soldiers will represent Irwin Army Community Hospital to compete against 12 other teams in the Medical Readiness Command, West for the title of Best Leader/Best Squad April 3-7, 2023. Who are the six, what do they do for IACH, and why in the world are they putting themselves through four days of extreme conditions? #whoisthebest #armymedical #bestleader #armymedicine #armybestleader Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

March 20, 2023

Who Needs a Dietitian?

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Reasons to see a registered dietitian are too numerous to list but the following should give you a fair idea: weight loss or weight gain, chronic disease, allergies and food sensitivities, athletic performance, vegetarians and vegans, and healthy overall eating. If you aren't sure whether a dietitian can help you, call the IACH Nutrition Care Division to discuss your health goals. Creative commons music by Scott Buckley.

March 13, 2023

No Time for Healthy Meals?

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Registered dietitians are also busy professionals who have little time at home to prepare full meals that can still be considered healthy. Natalie Barta, an IACH registered dietitian, shares what she does to prep healthy meals for a week for her family. Creative Commons Music by Scott Buckley.

March 9, 2023

Small is Better

FORT RILEY, Kan. — For some nurses it's more enjoyable to work in a smaller facility where they can give one-on-one care. Denise Devonshire has nursed at large medical centers with high volumes of moms giving birth. As a nurse who prefers enabling moms on a personal level, Irwin Army Community Hospital has become her ideal work place. Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley.

March 7, 2023

Forget the Food Pyramid

FORT RILEY, Kan. — As a registered dietitian, one of the most common questions Lisa Jones fields is how to lose weight. Here she describes the plate method that is now used to easily see that fruits and vegetables should make up at least half of your diet. For a customized approach to meet your individual goals, call to schedule an appointment. Creative commons music by Scott Buckley.

March 1, 2023

Impact a Soldier Today, Affect a Veteran Forever

FORT RILEY, Kan. — When Staci Soden saw how a veteran's health, including her father's, was associated with a time during their military service, she decided to apply her nursing skills to those on Active Duty. Here she shares the experience of serving the Soldiers of Fort Riley, Kansas, as the chief nurse officer in charge of a Soldier Centered Medical Home. Creative commons music by Scott Buckley.

Feb. 27, 2023

WHO is THE BEST?

FORT RILEY, Kan. — You can't fake leadership. When the enemy strikes, all pretensions dissolve. What remains is the raw essence of character. Across the Command, there are many Soldiers of different sizes, ranks, and expertise. So we asked ourselves, who is The Best? 78 medical professionals representing 13 organizations in the Medical Readiness Command-West will converge on Fort Riley, Kansas, to endure the pounding, the forging, and the sting that achieves Victory. Only the most determined and resilient will win because in the end only one Leader and Team will emerge as The Best. The search for the answer begins April 3, 2023. Watch it here as it unfolds. Best Leader Teams Roster: Reynolds Army Health Clinic Dental Health Command-Central William Beaumont Army Medical Center Army Public Health Center Weed Army Community Hospital Baylor-Jones Army Community Hospital Irwin Army Community Hospital Brooke Army Medical Center Munson Army Health Center General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Center Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Evans Army Community Hospital Special thanks to the 1st Infantry Division's CG's Mounted Color Guard for their contribution to the production of this promotional video.

Feb. 17, 2023

From Explosive to Babies

FORT RILEY, Kan. — How did an adventure-seeking woman go from explosive ordnance disposal in the Army to nursing at a labor & delivery unit? Jennifer Koalenz, an Irwin Army Community Hospital nurse, shares her daily delight in serving those who give birth at Fort Riley, Kansas.