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May 3, 2024

Pioneering Cancer Therapy: Unveiling New Possibilities in Military Health

"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

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

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.

March 12, 2024

The Inauguration of the Gavin Blair Sensory Room: Insights from a Provider

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

Unlock Your Health: 3 Tips For Managing Your DEERS Record

When was the last time you checked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) is up to date? If it’s been a while, take time to log in to DEERS and review your information.

March 6, 2024

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

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

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!

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”

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.

March 22, 2023

Belvoir Hospital Reaches Milestone with Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery

Concentration, focus, and professionalism were on full display during a robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery at the Belvoir Hospital February 23, 2023. The hospital is the first medical treatment facility in the Defense Health Agency with this robotic-assisted platform (VELYS), and the cutting-edge technology provides the joint replacement surgeons an unparalleled amount of real-time surgical data. Leveraging this technology greatly increases and enables consistent, reproducible, and accurate surgical bone cuts and gives instantaneous feedback in real-time.

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