(June 9, 2025) – As one school year closes and another approaches, the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is excited to announce its annual “Back to School and Sports Physical Rodeo.” This community event provides convenient access to essential health care for children, ensuring they are prepared and healthy for the upcoming academic year by providing a convenient way to complete physicals and vaccinations, often with the help of a multidisciplinary team.

The event is open to children ages 5 to 18 who will be entering Kindergarten through 12th grade, are enrolled in TRICARE Prime, and are generally healthy without any chronic medical issues. Having eligibility requirements allows ATAMMC to prioritize services for those who need it most.

“We’re committed to supporting a smooth transition back to school, and we want to make this process as easy as possible for our military families,” said Dr. Seema Nadkarni, Pediatrician in the ATAMMC Department of Primary Care. “The Back to School and Sports Physical Rodeo offers a streamlined process, allowing us to efficiently serve a large number of students.”

This year’s Rodeo will take place within ATAMMC’s Primary Care, Family Medicine, and Pediatric clinics, conducting physicals by appointment, and accommodating walk-ins when possible.

Scheduling Information:

• Dates: June 13th, June 27th, July 25th, and August 1st
• Times: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• ATAMMC Family Medicine & A.T. Augusta-Fairfax Patients: Call 571-231-1803 to schedule.
• ATAMMC Pediatric & A.T. Augusta-Dumfries Patients: Call 571-231-1015 to schedule.
• All Patients: You may also send a message on the Patient Portal to your provider if you are enrolled at ATAMMC.

Feel free to join ATAMMC at the Back to School and Sports Physical Rodeo to maintain the health of your child as they embark on a new school year. These efforts are just one more way in which ATAMMC looks forward to serving the community and supporting the health needs of military families.