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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.

Sept. 23, 2024

Defense Health Network National Capital Region Excels in Q3 JOES Best of the Best Rankings

BETHESDA, Md. — The Defense Health Network National Capital Region (DHN-NCR) is proud to announce its outstanding performance in the third quarter Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) Best of the Best rankings. DHN-NCR facilities and staff have been recognized across multiple categories, demonstrating their commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services to military members, veterans, and their families.

July 24, 2024

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center is proud to announce the results of our recent TRICARE Inpatient Satisfaction (TRISS) Surveys

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The TRISS evaluation system refers to a set of surveys designed to assess patient satisfaction with inpatient care received through the TRICARE Health Program. The surveys measure beneficiaries’ inpatient satisfaction, compared with 14 other Military Medical Centers being surveyed this quarter.

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.

June 10, 2024

Unlock Your Health With Patient Advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that military hospitals and clinics come with a support staff of people who can help you navigate the health care process? You can find patient advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators at military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region.

June 4, 2024

Unlock Your Health With Preventive Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Preventive health services play a key role in your long-term physical and mental health. Learn more about the benefits of preventive health care and how TRICARE covers these services.  

May 15, 2024

Unlock Your Health by Getting Vaccinated

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Getting vaccinated is one of the most effective and easy things you can do to prevent diseases, serious illness, and disability. It’s easy to get your free vaccines at military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region.

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.

April 2, 2024

Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Need health care guidance? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help.

March 18, 2024

Unlock Your Health by Understanding the Referral Process

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Sometimes, you may need care that your PCM can’t provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. Having a referral can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Referrals can also help reduce the time you need to wait to get specialty care.