Note: Clinic closed until 10:00 a.m. on 1st Thursday and until 12:00 p.m. on 3rd Thursday of every month.

Getting Care

Appointments and Referrals

Booking an Appointment

Ireland Army Community Hospital (IRAHC) offer two ways to schedule an appointment:

 
IRAHC is expanding the availability of virtual appointments. As IRAHC has reduced some of its non-urgent in-person appointments to limit possible exposure of both patients and staff to COVID-19, telehealth options are being implemented. Depending on your needs, a video or telephone appointment with your provider may be a booked as an alternative to an in-person appointment.
 

COVID testing is available if you have:

-Symptoms
-Direct exposure, or contact tracing
-PCS or TDY travel (you will be required to show orders for proof)
-Pre-procedural
Please call the appointment line 800-493-9602 to make a COVID test appointment.

(Leisure travel is not an authorized reason for testing.)

 

Appointment Center hours:

Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed Federal Holidays. The 1st Thursday of the month 8 a.m.-10 a.m. and 3rd Thursday of the month 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
 

Need to Check on a Referral

Follow these steps when you need to see a specialist.
  1. Get a referral from your PCM.
  2. If you have been referral to one of IRAHC Specialty Clinics
  • Check the status of your referral by calling 502-624-0713
  • Call the Specialty Clinic to schedule appointment
Note: Please allow 48-72 hours after referral has been initiated.
  1. If you have been referred to a Network Provider
  • Call the network provider's office to schedule
Note: Please allow 3-5 business days to process.
 
Urgent (72 hours or sooner) specialty referral requests are coordinated doctor-to-doctor at your PCM clinic.
Referral Process Trifold
 

MHS Nurse Advice Line – Speak with a Registered Nurse 24/7:

Sometimes you need a quick answer to a health question, and it helps to have an expert to turn to. With the Military Health System (MHS) Nurse Advice Line, you can get advice from a registered nurse anytime, 24/7. Whether you’re worried about your sick child, not sure if you need an appointment, or need health care advice while traveling, the MHS Nurse Advice Line is only a phone call away. Call MHS Nurse Advice line for help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (800) TRICARE (874-2273), Option 1.


Contact Us

Phone

IRAHC Appointments Center:
1-800-493-9602
502-626-9997
An appointment with a specific department or clinic can also be made by visiting the department's page under Health Services or the clinic's page under Clinics.

Humana:
1-800-444-5445
 
IRAHC Referral Management Center:
502-624-0713
 
Patient Advocacy
502-626-9736
 
Nurse Advise Line (always open):
800 TRICARE (874-2273) option 1

Hours

Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed 1st Thursday of the month 8 a.m.-10 a.m. and 3rd Thursday of the month 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
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