Supporting the warfighter, sustaining medical skills, and strengthening the health care system are three key pillars of providing “health care for the people who defend our country,” says the top Department of War doctor.
Dr. Stephen Ferrara, an experienced clinician, combat veteran, educator, and health care leader, recently reflected on the pivotal work of the Military Health System in 2025, which delivered visible gains in readiness-focused partnerships, increased productivity, revamped credentialing and privileging process, and early deployments of artificial intelligence tools to give clinicians more time with patients.
On Jan. 20, 2025, Ferrara was appointed as the principal deputy assistant secretary of war for health affairs...
Irwin Army Community Hospital remains committed to providing safe, quality care for expectant mothers at Fort Riley. In this message, the Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge of Labor and Delivery explains how IACH ensures continuity of care during periods of fluctuating staffing by coordinating closely with partner hospitals nearby while always remaining ready to assess, stabilize, and care for any mother who comes through our doors. This approach reflects IACH’s ongoing focus on patient safety, seamless care, and support for military families at every stage of pregnancy and childbirth.
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