June 24, 2025

First-Time Mom Gives Birth at Winn After Original Plan Falls Through, Has Emotional Experience

FORT STEWART, Ga. — Having a stress-free, simple, all-natural birth is what many mothers and their spouses plan for. Life sometimes offers different choices with unexpected but welcome results. That was the case for KaRena and Justin Hardy. First-time mother KaRena was hoping to bring her child into the world without pain management or other conventional methods. That was her lifelong dream ever since knowing she wanted to be a mom. “I was going to do a birth center because I wanted to have a natural, no-epidural birth,” she said. “I’m kind of more on the crunchy side, so that was the plan. “It didn’t work out that way—and I’m actually really happy it didn’t.”

June 10, 2025

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center Announces Annual Back-to-School and Sports Physical Rodeo

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — 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.

May 23, 2025

ATAMMC Recognizes Nursing Excellence with Blessing of the Hands Ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is pleased to announce the successful hosting of an interfaith Blessing of the Hands service by the Department of Pastoral Care, held in celebration of National Nurses Week. This meaningful event took place on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at three locations: the A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center Chapel, the Soldier Recovery Unit, and the DiLorenzo Pentagon Health Clinic.

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.

May 5, 2025

A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center Maintains Prestigious “A” Rating from Leapfrog Group for Spring 2025

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is proud to announce it has successfully maintained its “A” rating from the Leapfrog Group for the Spring 2025 period. This esteemed rating recognizes ATAMMC 's unwavering commitment to patient safety and high-quality healthcare.

May 1, 2025

ATAMMC Hematology/Oncology Clinic: A Center of Compassionate Expertise and Collaborative Strength

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Nestled within the very heart of the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC), the Hematology/Oncology Clinic serves as a beacon of hope, healing, and connectivity. Since its establishment, the clinic has played an essential role in delivering steadfast support through advanced, evidence-based care to active-duty Service Members, retirees, and their families.

April 17, 2025

A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center Launches Innovative Behavioral Health “Drop-In” Clinics to Enhance Employee Wellness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In a bold and timely response to the growing need for mental health support among healthcare professionals, the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural behavioral health “Drop-In” Clinics. These clinics are designed to provide staff with a safe, informal environment for individual and group discussions, access to valuable resources, and techniques for reducing burnout while promoting overall organizational well-being.

April 14, 2025

55th MDG new central check in desk

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — The 55th Medical Group celebrated the grand opening of their new central check-in desk, April 7, 2025, in the Ehrling Bergquist Medical Clinic, marking a significant step toward modernizing patient care and streamlining administrative processes for its patients.

April 10, 2025

Enhancing Vision and Readiness: WRESP-RC's 25-Year Impact in the National Capital Region

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is proud to join the National Capital Region in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program and Research Center (WRESP-RC), which has been enhancing the visual capabilities of our nation's warfighters since its inception. This milestone reflects the program’s ongoing commitment to excellence in military refractive surgery research and patient care.