Irwin Army Community Hospital

The Irwin Army Community Hospital is a US Army medical facility at Fort Riley, Kansas.

History

The Irwin Army Community Hospital in Fort Riley, named after Brigadier general Bernard John Dowling Irwin, opened in February 1958. The hospital was built on an expandable foundation and initially had 250 beds, which could be increased to 500.[1]

On June 14, 2022, Col. Anthony D. Gray took command of Irwin Army Community Hospital from Col. Edgar G. Arroyo in a ceremony held at Fort Riley's Cavalry Parade Field.[2]

The hospital was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission in November 2024.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "History". achh.army.mil. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  2. ^ Motter, Sarah (June 14, 2022). "Irwin Army Community Hospital welcomes new commanding officer". wibw. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  3. ^ Robben, Joseph (November 17, 2024). "Irwin Army Community Hospital Secures National Accreditation". Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  4. ^ Olamiju, Ann (November 21, 2018). "Irwin Army Community Hospital earns Gold Seal of Approval". Retrieved July 31, 2025.

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