Mar 25, 2020

Advisory to Flint Hills Medical Home patients

Posted Mar 25, 2020 10:01 AM

This announcement was released by Irwin Army Community Hospital via social media.

The Flint Hills Medical Home is temporarily consolidating all healthcare services to Irwin Army Community Hospital located at 650 Huebner Rd., Fort Riley, as of Thursday, March 26, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Primary care and lab services delivered at 623 Southwind Dr. in Junction City will close until further notice effective 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25.

Flint Hills Medical Home team is taking precautionary measures to limit unnecessary exposure for you, other patients and healthcare staff. In-person visits at Irwin Army Community Hospital will be limited to patients who have critical needs that cannot be met by conducting their appointments by phone.

For in-person appointments, patients from Flint Hills Medical Home will check into Medical Homes 3 - 4 desk. They can continue to contact their provider team via Secure Messaging. Please give yourself additional time to drive to the hospital on Fort Riley, park at the top two levels of IACH's parking structure and use the main entrance.

Only the main entrance is available for entry to the facility. Hand sanitizing is required before entering. Expect to be asked questions about your purpose, travels, and health upon entering.

We understand these measures may be an inconvenience, but they're important steps to keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible. We appreciate your help protecting our patients and families.