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

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.

Nov. 17, 2025

Fill Your Prescriptions Ahead of Thanksgiving Surge

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH advises patients to refill their medications this week, Nov. 17–21, to avoid significant delays expected ahead of the Thanksgiving travel period.

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.

Effective Nov. 3, 2025, all patients visiting specialty care clinics located on the 2nd floor of Irwin Army Community Hospital will check in at the OB/GYN & Well Women’s Clinic front desk. This consolidation is part of an ongoing effort to optimize staff resources.

The change affects patients visiting the following clinics:

• Orthopedics
• Podiatry
• Brace Shop
• Optometry
• Ophthalmology
• Audiology
• General Surgery
• OB/GYN & Well Women

Ambulatory Surgery and Oral Surgery will continue checking in patients at their respective locations.

Patients are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before their appointment to allow adequate time for check-in and reduce delays.

Oct. 31, 2025

Specialty Clinic Check-In Consolidation

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Effective Nov. 3, 2025, all patients visiting specialty care clinics located on the 2nd floor of Irwin Army Community Hospital will check in at the OB/GYN & Well Women’s Clinic front desk. This consolidation is part of an ongoing effort to optimize staff resources.

Sept. 15, 2025

Flu Vaccines Have Arrived at Fort Riley

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Flu season is here, and Irwin Army Community Hospital has received its first shipment of flu vaccine. The Public Health team is finalizing logistics to vaccinate employees who are required to receive the flu shot as a condition of employment, as well as to support Retiree Appreciation Day with high-dose flu vaccines.

Fifteen months of persistence paid off Sept. 5 as Dr. Scott Saxe, IACH podiatrist, stood with hospital leaders and logisticians to welcome the long-awaited DUOLITH SD1 shockwave therapy device. Imported from Switzerland, this state-of-the-art system gives Soldiers and families a powerful new option for treating stubborn injuries such as plantar fasciitis—right here at Fort Riley.

Sept. 11, 2025

Shockwave Therapy Lands at Fort Riley

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH recently acquired the DUOLITH SD1 shockwave therapy system, a state-of-the-art medical device that expands treatment options for musculoskeletal injuries common among Soldiers and families.

From wellness exams and vaccines to sick-call diagnostics and international health certificates, the VTF delivers evidence-based care tailored to your pet’s needs. The team also performs anesthetic procedures, provides prescription refills, and offers microchipping for long-term safety.

Sept. 8, 2025

Happy. Healthy. Registered.

FORT RILEY, Kansas — From wellness exams and vaccines to sick-call diagnostics and international health certificates, the Fort Riley Veterinary Treatment Facility delivers evidence-based care tailored to your pet’s needs. The team also performs anesthetic procedures, provides prescription refills, and offers microchipping for long-term safety.

• Effective immediately, Irwin Army Community Hospital’s patient entrance hours have changed to better ensure the safety of our patients, visitors, and staff.
Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Weekends & Federal Holidays: Closed

Aug. 29, 2025

After-Hours Access to Hospital

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH reminds our patients and visitors that after-hours access to the facility remains consolidated to the Emergency Department entrance. Since February 2025, the patient entrance has closed daily at 5 p.m. to ensure safety and efficiency with limited staffing.

Aug. 28, 2025

Custer Hill Dental Clinic Officially Re-Opens

FORT RILEY, Kansas — The Custer Hill Dental Clinic officially reopened its doors to Soldiers Aug. 28 following an extensive two-year renovation that transformed the facility into a viable dental care center for the 1st Infantry Division.