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May 5, 2026

DoW-VA partnership provides increased access to care for Hudson Valley Veterans

Keller Army Community Hospital staff and a Dept. of Veteran Affairs provider executed an initial round of Endocrinology Fine Needle Aspiration. This access to care was previously not available at Keller, but was executed due to the Department of War-VA strategic partnership that was established in April 2024.

April 28, 2026

Keller Army Community Hospital Earns National Recognition for Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation

Keller Army Community Hospital Operating Room Team who has been recognized by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation, earning the prestigious Go Clear Award. The national recognition underscores Keller’s unwavering commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for both patients and surgical staff by effectively eliminating the hazards of surgical smoke.

April 24, 2026

KACH earns CNOR Strong Designation, Reinforcing Commitment to Surgical Excellence and Lifelong Learning

Keller Army Community Hospital has earned the “CNOR Strong” designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute, recognizing a sustained commitment to perioperative nursing excellence, patient safety, and high-quality surgical care.

April 2, 2026

Keller implements 'ambient listening' technology

Keller Army Community Hospital will be implementing ‘ambient listening’ technology to strengthen the patient-provider care experience by helping our providers focus more on YOU – the beneficiary – and less on their computer screens.

Feb. 10, 2026

Chaplain (Maj.) Scott Norman Reflects on Duty During Winter Storm Fern: A Testament to Resilience and Caring at ATAMMC

During a recent inclement weather event in the National Capital Region, Winter Storm Fern, Chaplain (Maj.) Scott Norman, Co-Deputy Chaplain of the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) Department of Pastoral Care, took on the significant role of Duty Chaplain from January 24 through January 28.

Oct. 17, 2025

National Physical Therapy Month: Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s physical therapy team provides crucial service to the warfighters

October is National Physical Therapy Month, and Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) is highlighting the role its physical therapy team plays in restoring function, preventing injury, and sustaining readiness among active-duty Sailors and Marines.

Sept. 10, 2025

Keller has six projects accepted for presentation at SOMOS meeting

The Keller Army Community Hospital Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research team received notification that six abstracts were accepted for presentation at the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS) Annual Meeting in December. SOMOS provides a forum for presentation of research papers in a collegial setting and the interchange of medical knowledge as it relates to the practice of orthopaedic surgery in the military.

Aug. 14, 2025

Keller hosts advanced neuromusculoskeletal course to improve warfighter care

Keller Army Community Hospital hosted the 2025 Col. Douglas A. Kersey Advanced Clinical & Operational Practice Course, which is part of the MEDCoE (US Army Medical Center of Excellence) Post-Professional Short Course Series, on August 4-8, 2025. Participants - including members from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Public Health Service - received an advanced understanding of evidence-based practices, from the clinic to the battlefield, equipping them to meet the unique demands of military healthcare in today's evolving strategic environment.

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

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.

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