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260424-N-DO281-1001 OKINAWA, Japan (April 24, 2026) – The MEDIG team visits with U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Okinawa, Japan leadership and inspects the hospital on, April 24th

U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Scores Big on their MEDIG Inspection

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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)

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

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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)

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

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Navy Medical Service Corps Officer Awarded 2026 Military Healthcare Management Award

Navy Medical Service Corps Officer Awarded 2026 Military Healthcare Management Award

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Feb. 11, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions about Pre-Travel COVID-19 Tests

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Almost all international travel requires a COVID test within 3 days of departure.  When in doubt, assume that one is needed. There is no requirement for domestic pre-travel testing within Japan at this time.Do I need a Pre-Travel COVID Test?Almost all international travel requires a COVID test within 3 days of departure. When in doubt, assume that

Jan. 21, 2021

USNH Okinawa Will Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations for All MHS beneficiaries and SOFA status members Age 75 and Older

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Starting on Monday, January 25th, from noon to 3:30 pm, MHS beneficiaries and SOFA status members age 75 and older can receive their COVID-19 vaccination as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the rear entrance (next to Emergency Room) of the Naval Hospital on Camp Foster. COVID-19 vaccinations for those age 75

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