Photo Courtesy of Senator Marshall’s Office

On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall visited Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley in anticipation of a new agreement expected later this month that will expand healthcare access for veterans in the Flint Hills region.

Senator Marshall has worked for more than a year with local, state, and federal leaders to protect Irwin Army Community Hospital after reports that the Defense Health Agency was considering downgrading the hospital to an acute care clinic, threatening emergency, surgical, and maternity care options in the North Central Flint Hills Region.

Senator Marshall said, “Fort Riley’s hospital is not just a critical piece of readiness for our soldiers, it’s also a lifeline for families and veterans across the Flint Hills. For months, I’ve pushed back on any effort to downgrade services here and fought to bring more resources to this hospital. This upcoming agreement will help ensure veterans can access the care they’ve earned, close to home, while strengthening Fort Riley’s medical mission.”

Irwin Army Community Hospital provides emergency services, surgical care, and delivery services critical to the Fort Riley community and the broader region.