Martin Army Community Hospital

04/10/2026

☀️ The sun is shining. The weather is warming up. Spring is here—and we’re all ready to get outside.

But you know what else is out? Ticks. 🕷️

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tick bites can spread serious diseases like Lyme disease, and cases increase as temperatures rise.

Stay protected with a few simple steps:

🔹 Wear long sleeves and long pants when walking in grassy or wooded areas
🔹 Use EPA-registered insect repellent
🔹 Check your body after being outdoors—especially behind knees, under arms, around the waist, and along the hairline
🔹 Shower soon after coming indoors to wash off unattached ticks
🔹 Don’t forget pets—they can bring ticks into your home 🐾

Ticks may be small, but the risks are real. A quick check today can prevent a bigger problem tomorrow.

At Martin Army Community Hospital, we’re here to help you stay safe in every season. 🌿

04/10/2026

We love our children 💜 — and today, our staff proudly wore purple in honor of the Month of the Military Child.

Come join us this Tuesday, April 14th, as our Pediatric Team continues the celebration!

Tables will be set up on the first floor before entering the Pediatrics hallway, where our little ones are invited to decorate flower pots and plant flowers.

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Stop by, get creative, and help us show appreciation for the strength and resilience of military families 🌸

04/09/2026

April is the Month of the Military Child. A time to recognize the strength, resilience and sacrifice of the youngest members of our military community 💜

At Martin Army Community Hospital, we stand in purple to honor our military children and the important role they play in every mission.

Caring for our children means supporting their health, their well-being and their future—because strong families build a ready force 🩺

This month, and every month, we remain committed to caring for those who serve alongside our service members 💜✨

04/08/2026

Click the link to read how our Public Health team at Martin Army Community Hospital is keeping the force ready.

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04/08/2026

Thank you to our community partners from the Cultural Resource Management team at Fort Benning for visiting Martin Army Community Hospital and sharing the upcoming publication highlighting our history. We are proud to help share that legacy with those we serve.

04/08/2026

April showers bring May flowers... and ticks!
As the weather warms up , ticks are ready to crash your outdoor adventures. Protect yourself and your family:
✅ Check for ticks after spending time outdoors.
✅ Use insect repellent with DEET or permethrin.
✅ Wear long sleeves and pants in grassy or wooded areas.
If you find a biting tick, submit it to the program for free identification and testing.
https://ph.health.mil/topics/entomology/kits/Pages/HumanTickTestKitProgram.aspx

04/07/2026

Spring is officially here and now you’ve got the sniffles to prove it!

If you’re battling a cough, congestion or just feeling run down, you don’t have to tough it out in the waiting room. Martin Army Community Hospital offers Virtual Urgent Care so you can see a provider from the comfort of home.

Care when you need it. No drive. No delay. Scan the QR code or click on https://go.mil/mmhqcc for dates and times.

04/07/2026

READY. SET. ACTION.

No classroom. No pause. Just movement.

Across Martin Army Community Hospital and Fort Benning, our Public Health team is in action — giving immunizations, testing water, inspecting food and temperatures, monitoring radiation and educating our community.

Different missions. One purpose.

Keeping Soldiers, families and retirees safe — every day, everywhere.

During National Public Health Week, this year’s theme says it best: Ready. Set. Action.

📸Photos by Jessie Hudson, Public Affairs
(Defense Health Agency/Department of Defense)

04/07/2026

Great care doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because of people who choose to show up for each other and for this community.

Meet Joanna Wishart.

Since August 2025, she has served in the Department of Primary Care at Martin Army Community Hospital. This is her fourth time stationed at Fort Benning with her active-duty husband. That kind of return speaks volumes.

“Why Martin Army? It’s our community.”

A graduate of Georgetown University, Wishart spent 5 years as a nurse before becoming a nurse practitioner, where she has now served for nine years. She brings experience, perspective, and a steady commitment to the mission.

Her favorite part of the job? “Taking care of our teammates in uniform.”

At Martin Army, our team is strong, mission-focused, and built on people who believe in something bigger than themselves. This is more than a workplace. It’s where professionals grow, serve, and make an impact every single day.

04/06/2026

Calling all nurses! Are you ready for your next mission?

Join a dynamic healthcare team serving those who serve. At Martin Army Community Hospital, your skills directly impact Soldier readiness and family care.

Send your resume today:
dha.benning.martin-ach.mbx.civ-hr-recruitment@health.mil

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Routine screening mammograms save lives—and getting one may be easier than you think.

At Martin Army Community Hospital, we want you to know your options.

✔ No referral needed (for most patients):
Family members and retirees can schedule a routine screening without a referral or authorization when using TRICARE-covered preventive services.

✔ Active Duty Service Members:
You do need a referral/authorization if you choose to go outside the military treatment facility.

✔ In-network options available:
You can receive your routine screening mammogram at the following locations:

St. Francis-Emory Hospital
Piedmont Midtown Hospital
Piedmont Community Imaging (10th Ave location)
Pink Monarch (Midtown & North locations)
Reveal by Elite – Breast Imaging

Why it matters:
Breast cancer caught early is more treatable. A simple screening can make all the difference. Talk with your provider or schedule your screening at a location that works best for you.

🩷 Your health is worth it.