Articles

Sept. 16, 2025

A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center Celebrates Environmental Services Week: Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Infection Control

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) proudly joins healthcare facilities around the world in celebrating Environmental Services Week from September 14-20, 2025. This annual event, also recognized as International Housekeeping Week, serves to honor the dedicated work of environmental services (EVS) specialists and housekeeping staff who play a crucial role in maintaining clean, safe, and healthy environments.

Aug. 7, 2025

A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center's Back to School and Sports Physical Rodeos Provide Critical Support to Over 1400 Military Families

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) proudly announces the successful conclusion of its recent Back to School and Sports Physical Rodeos, offering vital medical services to over 1400 young patients preparing to embark on a new school year. Held within the Pediatrics clinic, this event underscores ATAMMC's commitment to the health and well-being of military families through proactive and organized healthcare initiatives.

July 31, 2025

ATAMMC Bridges the Gap with Mental Health Support for Military Youth

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to military families through its Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization (CAPH) Program, a vital initiative that provides comprehensive mental health care for TRICARE-eligible adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18.

July 2, 2025

Transfer of Directorship Ceremony at A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) proudly conducted its Transfer of Directorship Ceremony today, marking a significant transition in leadership within one of the cornerstone institutions of the Defense Health Network. Rear Adm. Reginald Ewing III presided over the ceremony, welcoming Colonel Gina Adam as the new director, succeeding Colonel Elba Villacorta.

May 16, 2025

Forging Connections: ATAMMC Symposium Highlights Military & Public Health Medical Research

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is set to host its Fourth Annual Research Symposium on May 15, 2025. This year’s event emphasizes the vital connection between military medical research and public health, under the theme “Forging Connections: Integrating Military Medical Research and Public Health Service for a Healthier Future.”

May 7, 2025

Mission Ready: ATAMMC’s Surgical Team Achieves CNOR® Strong Designation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR®) designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI). This significant accomplishment reflects ATAMMC’s strong commitment to excellence in surgical care and signifies adherence to the highest standards in the field.

Feb. 26, 2025

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center Celebrates “Thank A Resident” Week

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is proud to announce its participation in National “Thank A Resident” Day on Friday, February 28, 2025, by expanding the celebration to recognize our residents throughout the entire week. This special observance highlights the hard work, dedication, and contributions of medical residents who play a crucial role in both patient care and medical training within the healthcare community. ATAMMC is partnering with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) to host a series of weeklong events in celebration of our residents.

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.