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Health Clinics

Branch Health Clinic Chinhae, Korea

 

About

Welcome to Branch Health Clinic Chinhae, Korea. Our parent command is U.S. Naval Hospital, Yokosuka; we are a tenant command of Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae. The clinic is designed and staffed to provide primary care to active duty service members and command-sponsored beneficiaries assigned to CFAC and its tenant commands.

Our Services

Primary care is available to all ages by appointment, with availability well within TRICARE Prime standards. Well-baby and Well-woman care is available. Prenatal care is provided by TRICARE-affiliated host nation hospitals in the local area.

Specialty Care

Patients must be referred by medical officer. We utilize the local TRICARE host nation hospitals at Samsung Masan Hospital and GNUH Changwon Hospital for specialty care. Referrals to other TRICARE host nation hospitals will be performed as needed. Patients can also be referred to Camp Walker Wood Army Clinic or Brian Allgood Community Hospital for some specialty care.

Incoming personnel

Active duty service members must be fit for full duty. Before arrival, all individuals (active duty and family members) must undergo screening per BUMEDINST 1300.2 series coordinated through a military medical treatment facility. We are unable to accept persons with chronic conditions (including most Exceptional Family Members) that require regular specialist care and/or are reasonably expected to become life threatening (asthma, heart disease, etc.). The determining factor for suitability at any location is almost always the underlying condition, not availability of a particular medication. Please communicate with us for all chronic conditions to ensure the patient’s needs can be met. Email for Overseas Screening inquiries is usn.yokosuka.usnmrtc-yokosuka.list.nh-yokosuka-overseas-screen@health.mil 

Pharmacy

Our formulary is small but stocked to handle many common illnesses and conditions. Persons taking chronic medications must arrive with a 30-day supply in their possession. Most medications can be obtained through our on site formulary or through local Army pharmacy supply chains.

Optometry and Eyeglasses

Optometry and Eyeglasses are not available at this clinic. People who need glasses should have an eye exam before arrival and bring a copy of their current prescription as well as a spare set of current glasses. Glasses may be purchased locally through Korean merchants with a current prescription. Eye exams and eyeglasses may also be obtained from the U.S. Army Optometry Clinic in Daegu.

Dental Care

Provided once per quarter by visiting U.S. Army Dental Personnel from 618th Army Dental Command in Daegu. When available, they provide only examinations, cleanings and simple dental surgery. Acute care is obtained from local Korean civilian dentists or more distant U.S. Army Dental facilities in Daegu.

Veterinary Care

U.S. Army veterinarians from Daegu visit CFAC as scheduled.

Health Promotion & Wellness

Please visit our Health Promotion & Wellness page tab located at the top for information on classes, education, and services. 

Emergency Care

The clinic does NOT contain an Emergency Room or an Urgent Care Center, however, clinic personnel may respond to medical emergencies on base. The clinic relies on local Korean facilities or the Army Hospital for all higher levels of emergency care and will transport patients to an appropriate facility immediately when necessary.

Call your local emergency services number or go immediately to an ER.
Enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan?
Contact your primary care manager within 24 hours or the next business day after you receive emergency care.

Closures

All clinics are closed on federal holidays, and training holidays announced by the command. 

Health Promotion & Wellness

The mission of the Health and Wellness Program is to promote health and fitness through awareness, programs and services offered to military personnel, family members, civilians and other eligible beneficiaries in the community. 

Regularly offered classes, services, training, and presentations can be arranged virtually through the core facility, U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka's Regional Health Promotion & Wellness Department, or through your local HP coordinator.

We offer individual or group counseling and services on Tobacco Cessation, Weight Management, Nutrition Coaching, and the ShipShape Program. The HPW Program offers various Health & Wellness Activities throughout the year. Nicotine replacement therapy is also available through your primary care provider. 


If you or your command or organization is interested in a having a presentation or training on wellness related issues, please contact the local HPW coordinator at DSN 763-8795.

Additional services and classes may be accessed virtually or in person at our Regional Wellness Center and Health Promotion Clinic in Yokosuka. 

Visit the Regional Wellness Center and Health Promotion Department's webpage for more information.

Email: usn.yokosuka.navhospyokosukaja.mbx.nh-yokosuka-hp@mail.mil

Phone

DSN: 315-243-9776
Local: 046-816-9776
International: 011-81-46-816-9776

Contact Us

Phone

Appointments & Information:
DSN 762-5415
From U.S.: 011-82-055-540-5415

Fax:
DSN 762-5469
From U.S.: 011-82-055-540-5469

MHS Nurse Advice Line

DSN 94-888-901-7144
From U.S.: 1-888-901-7144
Korea Off-base: 08-0500-4011

Hours

Monday – Wednesday and Friday: 8- 11 a.m. & 1-4 p.m. 
Thursdays: 8-11 a.m. 

Officer In Charge

Lt. Cmdr. Joshua D. Sohn

PSC 479, FPO, AP 96269
PSC 479 BOX 513 FPO AP 96269 

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