Do you ever experience leakage when you run, jump, or even laugh? Or deal with persistent pelvic pain that no one seems to have an answer for? You're not alone, and it's a topic we need to talk about.
For many, including our Active-Duty Soldiers, these symptoms are a frustrating reality that can impact everything from mission readiness to daily life. There's a solution that can help you regain control and live without pain or leakage.
Dr. Bella Hostak, a physical therapist at Irwin Army Community Hospital, shares a story of a patient who found relief after 10 years of chronic symptoms and explains how pelvic floor therapy is helping both men and women at Fort Riley get back to their lives.
Don't let embarrassment or a lack of...
When Matthew Ruether arrived at Irwin Army Community Hospital for the first day of his clinical rotation as a Kansas State University physician assistant student, he expected to gain experience.
He did not expect to reconsider his future.
“Had I not had this opportunity, I don’t know if I would ever seek employment in the military,” Ruether said. “For me, this is about determining if my personality and work ethic mesh with the values associated with the Army and IACH itself.”
Ruether said what immediately stood out to him was the hospital’s clarity of purpose.
He explained that while the focus in civilian practice is on an individual's personal goals, his perception of IACH is that it’s driven by an additional question:...
03.02.2026 | FORT RILEY, KANSAS, US |
Story by Jorge Gomez
A big "Big Red One" welcome! John Lunn, Maggie Nation, and Matthew Ruether (center, in white), physician assistant students from Kansas State University, are greeted by the Irwin Army Community Hospital senior leadership team. The students began their clinical rotations at Fort Riley, Kansas, Feb. 23, 2026, where they'll learn mission-focused medicine in support of the 1st Infantry Division.
