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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.

June 18, 2024

NCC Family Medicine Residency Program at ATAMMC Achieves 100% Board Pass Rate Over Nine-Year Period

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The National Care Consortium (NCC) Family Medicine Residency Program at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) has solidified its reputation for producing exceptional full-scope physicians capable of providing leadership in diverse environments. Since April 2015, the program has seen 117 graduating residents successfully pass their board certification exam on their first attempt, consistently surpassing the national average scores each year. This remarkable achievement has resulted in a perfect 100% board pass rate over the past nine years.

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.

March 6, 2024

Exciting news from A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy!

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Introducing our brand new Pharmacy Rapid Lane - your dedicated express route for prescription pickups! The Rapid Return for Pickup (RR4P) lanes are for patients using our Q-Anywhere system to pick our medications. Once the medication is filled, patients receive the text that it is ready. They will return to the pharmacy, show the greeter or concierge the message, and then proceed to the Rapid Return for Pickup Lane.

Jan. 23, 2024

Medical Center Breaks New Medical Ground in Thyroid Treatment Therapy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Talented physicians from the Ear, Nose, and Throat Medical Service Team at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) achieved a significant milestone by successfully performing one of the first thyroid nodule ablations in the military health system. This groundbreaking procedure showcases the team's extensive training and proficiencies, and represents a major advancement in the field of thyroid medical treatment. This significant advancement in thyroid treatment within the military health system ensures that a greater number of patients at the medical center will now have access to state-of-the-art treatment options.

Jan. 4, 2024

Welcoming our first bundle of joy in 2024!

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — It's a girl! Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center’s first baby of 2024 was born Monday, January 1st, 2024 at 5:54 a.m. to proud parents Air Force Senior Airmen Matthew and Mrs. Nicole Greely. Weighing in at 7 pounds, 11 ounces, Little Miss Scottie Greely entered the world and claimed the title of “First Baby of 2024”.

Oct. 18, 2023

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a “Top Recommended Hospital”

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC), formerly known as Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, was recently highlighted by Becker’s Hospital Review for the outstanding, high-quality care it provides to military medical beneficiaries.