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KAMAKURA, Japan (May 18, 2026) Leaders and staff from U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka and Shonan Kamakura General Hospital pose for a group photo following a bilateral healthcare engagement. The engagement focused on healthcare coordination, regional medical collaboration and strengthening professional relationships between USNH Yokosuka and host-nation healthcare partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel Taylor/U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka)

June 16, 2026

USNH Yokosuka leaders visit Shonan Kamakura General Hospital to enhance healthcare collaboration

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Leaders from U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka visited Shonan Kamakura General Hospital (SKGH) May 18 to build professional relationships, discuss regional healthcare collaboration and better understand regional medical capabilities and healthcare coordination within the local community.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 8, 2026) — Lt. Christian Sanchez, staff internist, department head of Internal Medicine and U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka's Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) champion for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer measures, poses for a portrait inside the Mammography Department at USNH Yokosuka. Under Sanchez's leadership, the hospital's cancer screening program was recognized by Defense Health Network Pacific Rim as a best practice for improving patient participation in preventive screenings. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel Taylor/USNH Yokosuka Public Affairs)

June 16, 2026

USNH Yokosuka Cancer Screening Program Recognized as Best Practice Across Pacific Rim Network

YOKOSUKA, Japan — U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka's proactive approach to cancer screening has been recognized by Defense Health Network (DHN) Pacific Rim leadership as a best practice, highlighting how targeted outreach, expanded access to care and a patient-centered approach to preventive medicine can improve health outcomes while supporting military readiness.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 15, 2026) — Capt. Torrin W. Velazquez, director of U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka, poses for a group photo with instructors, organizers and participants of the High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization (HLD/SPD) workshop outside USNH Yokosuka, April 15. Hosted for the first time in mainland Japan, the workshop brought together nearly 100 participants from across the Indo-Pacific and beyond to strengthen standardized sterilization and high-level disinfection practices supporting patient safety, mission success and force health protection. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel Taylor/USNMRTC Yokosuka Public Affairs)

May 6, 2026

U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka Hosts First High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization Workshop in Mainland Japan

U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka — U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka hosted the first High-Level Disinfection and Sterile Processing (HLD/SPD) workshop in mainland Japan April 14-17, expanding specialized reprocessing education for healthcare professionals across the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command region.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 9, 2026) — Capt. Matthew Keller, an ear, nose and throat and facial plastic surgeon assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka, performs detailed nasal reconstruction under focused surgical lighting during a functional septorhinoplasty. USNH Yokosuka provides forward-deployed surgical capabilities that enhance warfighter readiness and improve patient care across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel Taylor/USNMRTC Yokosuka Public Affairs)

May 1, 2026

USNH Yokosuka expands elective facial surgery access, strengthening readiness and patient care

YOKOSUKA, Japan — U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka is increasing access to elective facial plastic and reconstructive procedures, offering beneficiaries specialized care while maintaining medical readiness in the Indo-Pacific region.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 11, 2026) — Eiji Hinoshita, M.D., director general for health and medicine, Japan Ministry of Defense, speaks with Capt. Donavon YapShing, deputy director of U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka, alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) personnel during a bilateral mass casualty drill at USNH Yokosuka. The engagement highlighted coordination between USNH Yokosuka and Japanese medical leaders to strengthen interoperability and operational readiness in the Indo-Pacific. USNH Yokosuka and Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Hospital Yokosuka conducted the drill to enhance joint medical response capabilities and lifesaving procedures in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel Taylor/U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka Public Affairs)

April 24, 2026

U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka and JSDF Hospital Yokosuka Strengthen Medical Alliance with Joint Casualty Drill

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Medical personnel from U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka and Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Hospital Yokosuka participated in an annual bilateral mass casualty drill March 11 to enhance joint medical response capabilities and lifesaving procedures.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 20, 2026) — Capt. Donavon YapShing, deputy director of U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, delivers remarks during the Japanese National Physician Postgraduate Education Program graduation ceremony. U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka graduated six physicians from the yearlong program, strengthening bilateral medical readiness and patient care across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel Taylor/USNMRTC Yokosuka Public Affairs)

April 24, 2026

USNH Yokosuka Graduates Japanese Fellows, Strengthening Bilateral Medical Partnership

YOKOSUKA, Japan — U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka celebrated the graduation of six physicians from its Japanese National Physician Postgraduate Education Program, marking another milestone in a decades-long partnership dedicated to advancing medical readiness and patient care across the Indo-Pacific.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 16, 2026) – Mr. Katsuo Konno, a master labor contract employee and galley supervisor at U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, is recognized as Mr. Tomokazu Watanabe, a galley administrative specialist, reads remarks highlighting his contributions during a ceremony at the hospital. Konno was honored for his leadership, dedication and support to galley operations, which directly contribute to patient care and medical readiness. U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka ensures warfighter readiness and delivers high-quality health care to forward-deployed forces and their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel Taylor/USNMRTC Yokosuka Public Affairs)

April 24, 2026

U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka Honors Galley Supervisor for Exemplary Service

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Leadership from U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka recognized Mr. Katsuo Konno, a master labor contract employee and galley supervisor, for his leadership and sustained contributions during an informal ceremony, March 16.

DHN Pacific Rim Director visits USNH Yokosuka, recognizes staff

April 24, 2026

DHN Pacific Rim Director visits USNH Yokosuka, recognizes staff

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Rear Adm. Kevin J. Brown, Defense Health Network Pacific Rim director, chief of the Navy’s Medical Corps, and Naval Medical Forces Pacific commander, visited U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka March 24 to engage with leadership, tour clinical spaces, and recognize personnel for their contributions to medical readiness and patient care.

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Oct. 7, 2024

DOD Announces Health Care Supplement Program Pilot for DOD Civilian Employees in Japan

PENTAGON — The Department of Defense (DOD) today announced a one-year pilot program to provide no-cost supplemental health support services to DOD civilian employees serving in Japan after a yearlong effort to identify and address concerns regarding access to medical care.

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