Opened and dedicated in February 1958, Irwin Army Community Hospital was named in honor of brigadier General Bernard John Dowling Irwin, Medical Corps (1830-1917). Irwin Army Community Hospital, a 44-bed facility, serves a population in excess of 30,000. From the start of operation in 1958, IACH has continually been fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Medical care services are offered on a priority basis. First priority of care is to active duty military. Second priority is to family members of active duty, with retired military and family members of retired military following in the eligibility chain.
Dental care services are available to active duty military only. Only emergency dental care is offered to other eligible individuals. When services are unavailable, those eligible for medical/dental care are referred to TRICARE.
If care is unavailable on the installation, then services can be located out in the local community. Click on the Health sign post to find a great list of Dentists, Orthodontists, Addiction Treatment, Counseling, Home Health Care and Pharmacy and Drug stores. This is a great resource brought to you by MilitaryAvenue.com.
Family members of military spouses must be enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS). If not, routine medical treatment can be denied.
Enrollment can be done at the ID Card Section.