July 31, 2025

ATAMMC Bridges the Gap with Mental Health Support for Military Youth

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to military families through its Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization (CAPH) Program, a vital initiative that provides comprehensive mental health care for TRICARE-eligible adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18.

July 2, 2025

Transfer of Directorship Ceremony at A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) proudly conducted its Transfer of Directorship Ceremony today, marking a significant transition in leadership within one of the cornerstone institutions of the Defense Health Network. Rear Adm. Reginald Ewing III presided over the ceremony, welcoming Colonel Gina Adam as the new director, succeeding Colonel Elba Villacorta.

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.”

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.

Feb. 26, 2025

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center Celebrates “Thank A Resident” Week

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is proud to announce its participation in National “Thank A Resident” Day on Friday, February 28, 2025, by expanding the celebration to recognize our residents throughout the entire week. This special observance highlights the hard work, dedication, and contributions of medical residents who play a crucial role in both patient care and medical training within the healthcare community. ATAMMC is partnering with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) to host a series of weeklong events in celebration of our residents.

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.

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.

Feb. 16, 2024

59th MDW transitions to TRICARE website

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — In a strategic move to consolidate military healthcare, the 59th Medical Wing has undergone a realignment under the Defense Health Agency. As part of this transformation, all medical treatment facilities have transitioned from their previous Air Force websites to a unified TRICARE website. The new TRICARE site marks a significant step forward, streamlining our efforts by maintaining a singular platform dedicated to providing comprehensive information for patients, military treatment facility details, and insight into our medical mission. This alignment underscores our commitment to the overarching mission of DHA.