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.

260408-N-TW242-1004 Okinawa, Japan (April 10, 2026) Lt. Cmdr. Ki Chang a Navy Medical Corps Officer and Staff Neurosurgeon at Naval Medical Center San Diego performed the first uniportal endoscopic spine surgery at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, explains the procedure. (U.S. Navy photo by Courtesy Credit)

April 24, 2026

Advancing Spine Surgery in the Pacific: First Uniportal Endoscopic Procedure at Naval Hospital Okinawa

Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan — Lt. Cmdr. Ki Chang, a Navy Medical Corps Officer and Staff Neurosurgeon at Naval Medical Center San Diego performed the first uniportal endoscopic spine surgery at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa (USNHO) this week.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 25, 2026) — A laboratory technician prepares a donor for blood collection during a two-day blood drive at Yokosuka’s Fleet Recreation Gym. U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka, in partnership with the Armed Services Blood Bank Center (ASBBC) Okinawa, hosted a two-day blood drive at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s Fleet Recreation Gym, Feb. 25–26, collecting 179 units of whole blood in support of operational readiness across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel Taylor/USNMRTC Yokosuka Public Affairs)

April 24, 2026

USNH Yokosuka, ASBBC Okinawa Strengthen Indo-Pacific Readiness with 2026 Blood Drive

YOKOSUKA, Japan — U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka, in partnership with the Armed Services Blood Bank Center (ASBBC) Okinawa, hosted a two-day blood drive at the Fleet Recreation Gym on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, February 25–26, 2026.

Navy Medical Service Corps Officer Awarded 2026 Military Healthcare Management Award

April 24, 2026

Navy Medical Service Corps Officer Awarded 2026 Military Healthcare Management Award

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan — Cmdr. Vince Deguzman, a Navy Medical Service Corps officer and the Director for Clinical Support Services at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, was recently recognized as one of two healthcare leaders to receive the 2026 Federal Healthcare Executive Award. The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) recognized Deguzman for his outstanding service to the healthcare field with the 2026 Military Excellence in Healthcare Management Award.

Keller Army Community Hospital Operation Room Nurses are pictured (from l-r): Naima Holloway, Jeanine Duggan, Maj. Anthony David, Sehoun Kim, and Maj. Robert Caito. Not pictured are Capt.(P) Freddy Harozuniga and Maj. Candace Jackson.

April 24, 2026

KACH earns CNOR Strong Designation, Reinforcing Commitment to Surgical Excellence and Lifelong Learning

KELLER ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL — Keller Army Community Hospital has earned the “CNOR Strong” designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute, recognizing a sustained commitment to perioperative nursing excellence, patient safety, and high-quality surgical care.

Photo illustration created for a behavioral health team monthly article that provides resources and information to help enhance mental health and wellbeing.

April 23, 2026

Walter Reed emphasizes mental fitness as key to readiness

BETHESDA, Md. — Research shows that a certain level of stress can be beneficial, helping individuals stay motivated and accomplish tasks. However, excessive or unmanaged stress can negatively affect both physical and mental health — ultimately, impacting readiness.

Beginning May 4, all access between the parking garage and the hospital must be routed through the 1st-floor skybridge. A construction project to replace uneven, rocky pavement with a new concrete walkway will result in the closure of the ground-level path and the Healing Garden from May 4 through May 11.

April 23, 2026

Ground Walkway Closure May 4 - 11

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Beginning May 4, all access between the parking garage and the hospital must be routed through the 1st-floor skybridge. A construction project to replace uneven, rocky pavement with a new concrete walkway will result in a closure.

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