Some veterinary services provided
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The 2026 Green River Wellness Innovative Readiness Training medical mission begins Thursday, and to better prepare residents who may want to attend, the Hendersonian reached out to the city of Henderson for some of the more detailed questions that people may have ahead of the mission.
Military personnel are preparing for the mission at North Middle School that for the public will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday. The IRT mission will be at NMS from June 11-21.
The mission will also be in Union and Webster counties.
From June 11-14, it will be at Union County Middle School, 4465 US-60, Morganfield, Ky.
From June 16-19, it will be at Webster County High School, 1922 US-41 ALT, Dixon, Ky.
Services will be offered to patients ages 3 and up on a first-come, first-served basis. No income or residency requirements will be needed to receive treatment, according to the official release from the Delta Regional Authority.
On weekdays, the IRT mission will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On weekends, the hours are from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
One noteworthy development is that officials have found a veterinarian to hold a vaccine and wellness clinic for dogs and cats. It will be at the Henderson County Fairgrounds, said Jeannie Quattrochi, the city of Henderson’s project coordinator who has been working closely with the military and other associated organizations that are conducing this mission. Dogs must be on a leash, and cats must be in a carrier, according to information from the city.
The veterinary services are no cost to pet owners and will be available on:
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, June 17
- 1 – 6 p.m., Thursday, June 18
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, June 19
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 20
Before you go
For answers to questions that may have not yet been covered in news reports, the Hendersonian reached out to Quattrochi, who met with IRT officials on Monday and responded via email. Below you’ll find the responses.
- Where do people sign in when going to IRT?
• Patients will enter through the “A3” entrance which is located closest to the library. The library will serve as the check-in location for all services. (NMS is located at 1701 Second St.)
• There is an ADA accessible entrance located at the “A2” entrance (the middle entrance at the front of NMS.)
• We have signage that will direct people throughout both in the parking lot and inside North Middle.
- When is the best time to arrive?
• All services are first-come, first-serve, so it is recommended to arrive early. Dental and vision are expected to reach capacity quicker than medical/audiology/mental health/physical therapy/nutrition services. The last patient will be taken one hour before the close of the day. (For example, on weekdays: the last patient that will be seen will be taken at 5 p.m. since services end at 6 p.m.).
• After the first few days of operations, service providers will have a better understanding of daily patient capacity. At that point, lines may be capped to prevent individuals from waiting for extended periods without being seen.
• During the first few days, patients who remain in line after the daily cutoff time will be placed on a priority list for the following day. These individuals must arrive when services begin the next morning to maintain their priority status.
- What about residents who have conditions? Do they need to bring information about their conditions?
• Patients will fill out a health questionnaire for the services that will give the providers a brief overview of their medical history. While not required, it is helpful for patients to bring a list of medications and information on their medical history. If going to see optometry and they wear glasses, they can bring their current glasses prescription, etc. The more information providers have available, the better they can assess and treat patients’ needs.
- How long does a patient need to be prepared to wait? Will they need to take a day off from work?
• Wait times can vary significantly depending on patient volume and the complexity of individual cases. For example, a dental patient requiring multiple extractions may require substantially more time than a patient receiving a routine cleaning. Because service demand and treatment needs vary, it is difficult to provide an accurate estimate of wait times until operations are underway. Patients should plan accordingly and be prepared for the possibility of extended wait times.
- Patients don’t need to bring identification—what about other paperwork?
• If they would like to bring in medical/vision/dental records, medications, current glasses prescriptions, etc., they are more than welcome to. There is no proof of citizenship, health insurance, or residency required to receive services.
- Any other pieces of information that patients will need to know before arrival?
• Spanish translation is available.
• Children must be 3 years and older to be seen.
• Patients under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.
• Patients that want multiple services will check off all services they want on the intake form at check-in.
