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Nov. 15, 2024
Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
May 3, 2024
Pioneering Cancer Therapy: Unveiling New Possibilities in Military Health
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — "Unprecedented Cancer Treatment Emerges on the Military Medical Front" In the fight against aggressive lymphoma cancer, the Hematology/Oncology team at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC), under the leadership of Dr. Pramvir Verma, introduced a pioneering solution - Epkinly, a monoclonal antibody anticancer medication used for the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Unveiled at ATAMMC, it serves as a beacon of hope for patients who have not responded to previous treatments.
March 12, 2024
The Inauguration of the Gavin Blair Sensory Room: Insights from a Provider
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The sensory room offers a calming space with sensory-friendly elements to alleviate patients' fears and anxieties. By providing a safe and welcoming environment, the goal is to enhance the healthcare experience for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.