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

We offer primary care to patients of all ages by appointment. Our clinic offers well-baby and well-woman care. TRICARE-affiliated host nation hospitals in the local area provide prenatal care.

Specialty Care

A provider must give you a referral for specialty care. We use local TRICARE host nation hospitals such as:
  • Samsung Masan Hospital
  • GNUH Changwon Hospital.
We also refer to:
  • Camp Walker's Wood Patient Centered Medical Home
  • Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital

Incoming personnel

Active duty service members must be fit for duty. ADSMs and their family members must have a medical screening before arrival. Military medical treatment facilities coordinate these screenings. See BUMEDINST 1300.2.

We can’t see patients with chronic conditions that need regular specialist care. We also can’t see patients with conditions that can become life threatening (asthma, heart disease, etc.). This means we can’t see most Exceptional Family Members.

Usually, the underlying condition determines suitability for assignment overseas – not the availability of a medication. Communicate with us about all chronic conditions to make sure the patient’s needs can be met. Email overseas screening questions to usn.yokosuka.usnmrtc-yokosuka.list.nh-yokosuka-overseas-screen@health.mil

Pharmacy

Our pharmacy is small but stocked to handle many common illnesses and conditions. Please arrive with a 30-day supply of medication. You can get most medications through our pharmacy or through local Army pharmacy supply chains.

Optometry and Eyeglasses

You can’t get optometry services or eyeglasses at this clinic. People who need glasses should have an eye exam before arrival. Bring a copy of your current prescription and an extra set of glasses. You can buy glasses locally through Korean businesses with a current prescription. You can also get eye exams and eyeglasses from the U.S. Army Optometry Clinic in Daegu.

Dental Care

ADSMs and their family members can get general dental services. Family members can also use the TRICARE Dental Program.

Veterinary Care

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

Health Promotion & Wellness

Please visit the Health Promotion & Wellness page tab at the top of the page for additional resources. These include 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 763-5415
From U.S. 011-82-55-540-5415

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. 
Thursday
8 - 11 a.m. 

Officer In Charge

Lt. Cmdr. Joshua D. Sohn

PSC 479 BOX 513 FPO AP 96269 

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