ATAMMC Recognizes Nurse Practitioners during National Nurse Practitioner Week

Official Statements

• Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, November 10: “Fort Belvoir, Va. (November 10, 2026)--The A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) recognizes its nurse practitioners during National Nurse Practitioner Week, Nov. 8-14, honoring the advanced practice providers whose expertise, compassion and dedication support the health of the medical center’s beneficiaries.

  Nurse practitioners play an essential role in the military health system. Working alongside physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, they provide primary, acute and specialty care to service members, retirees, family members and other eligible beneficiaries.

  At ATAMMC, nurse practitioners evaluate patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose illnesses, prescribe medications, manage chronic conditions and provide preventive care. They also educate patients, promote healthy lifestyles and help beneficiaries make informed decisions about their health.

  Their unique skillsets combine advanced clinical knowledge with a strong emphasis on listening, health education and disease prevention. This comprehensive approach enables nurse practitioners to care for patients across the lifespan while addressing both immediate medical needs and long-term health goals.

  For more than 60 years, nurse practitioners have provided care in clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, nursing homes and private practices. Today, more than 461,000 licensed nurse practitioners serve patients across the United States and conduct nearly 1 billion patient visits annually.

  National Nurse Practitioner Week is observed each year during the second week of November to raise awareness of the vital role nurse practitioners play in health care and to recognize the exceptional care they provide. The observance also highlights the importance of ensuring nurse practitioners can practice to the full extent of their education and experience.

  The demand for nurse practitioners continues to grow. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment in the profession will increase 41 percent between 2025 and 2035.

  The A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center extends its sincere gratitude to its nurse practitioners for their professionalism, compassion, expertise and unwavering commitment to the health and readiness of the military community. Their daily contributions make a lasting difference in the lives of ATAMMC beneficiaries.”