WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall issued the following press release:

On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), visited Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) at Fort Riley in anticipation of a new agreement expected later this month that will expand healthcare access for veterans in the Flint Hills region.

Senator Marshall has worked for more than a year with local, state, and federal leaders to protect Irwin Army Community Hospital's mission and ensure it remains fully equipped to serve both soldiers and Kansas veterans.

"Fort Riley's hospital is not just a critical piece of readiness for our soldiers - it's also a lifeline for families and veterans across the Flint Hills," said Senator Marshall. "For months, I've ...