The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.
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.

"TRICARE Open Season 2025 Nov. 10-Dec. 9" next to a man and woman looking at a laptop.

Oct. 31, 2025

TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding your TRICARE health plan options

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you ever wondered about the differences between the various TRICARE plans? With TRICARE Open Season 2025 right around the corner, now is a perfect time to learn about TRICARE’s wide range of coverage options. Knowing the differences will ensure the right coverage for you and your family members.

Text reads: Get ready for TRICARE Open Season 2025. Start: Nov. 10, 2025. End: Dec. 9, 2025. Image of dark blue and light blue keys.

Oct. 23, 2025

Get ready for TRICARE Open Season 2025: What you need to know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’re a TRICARE beneficiary, mark your calendar: TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 10, and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 9. This is your chance to enroll in or make changes to your TRICARE plan for 2026. Changes you make during this time will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

251017-N-FB730-1002 CAMP LEJEUNE. (October 17, 2025) Hospital Corpsman second class Cory Grimm assist a patient with stretches in the physical therapy clinic at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune on October 17, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Justin Woods)

Oct. 17, 2025

National Physical Therapy Month: Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s physical therapy team provides crucial service to the warfighters

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — October is National Physical Therapy Month, and Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) is highlighting the role its physical therapy team plays in restoring function, preventing injury, and sustaining readiness among active-duty Sailors and Marines.

The Command Group of Ireland Army Health Clinic stand with survey completion certificates following a recent survey conducted by The Joint Commission here at Fort Knox. The survey results ranked Ireland Army Health Clinic in the top 2% of health care facilities nationwide.

Oct. 8, 2025

Ireland Army Health Clinic earns top rating in Joint Commission survey

FORT KNOX, Ky. —

Gate Closure Update!

Oct. 7, 2025

UPDATE: Madigan Gate (Exit 122A) CLOSED OCT 28- JAN 28 2026

Madigan Army Medical Center — 🚧 Gate Closure Alert -UPDATED CLOSURE DATE OF OCT 28, 2025 🚧 Madigan Gate (I-5 exit 122A) will be CLOSED starting October 28, 2025, and is not scheduled to reopen till January 28, 2026. The Logistics Gate (I-5 exit 122B) will transition to 24-hour operations during this period. The Madigan gate is being closed for construction and to make improvements to the access control point. We encourage our valued patients to please plan their commutes accordingly during the gate closure and anticipate the potential for increased traffic at other gates.

Sept. 30, 2025

Walter Reed Announces Seasonal Vaccination Campaign

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center begins its annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign in October and November for TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries.

Picture of a doctor using a stethoscope on a patient's chest; "Patients needed on Oct. 17 for a focus group discussion about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD."

Sept. 30, 2025

Share your experiences with COPD care and treatment at Oct. 17 Clinical Practice Guideline patient focus group

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD? Your feedback could play a key role in developing and updating clinical practice guidelines across the military and veteran health care systems.

Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic (DDHC) will relocate several key services throughout October to enhance patient care within its Soldier Centered Medical Home (SCMH) and Pediatrics department.

Sept. 30, 2025

Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic Announces Services Relocation – Information for Patients

Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic — Schofield Barracks, HI – Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic (DDHC) will relocate several key services throughout October to enhance patient care within its Soldier Centered Medical Home (SCMH) and Pediatrics department.

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