30/07/2026
We started Yokota Sakura Clinic with two goals in mind. First, to support Space-A patients and others in the Yokota-affiliated community who often fall through the cracks of the local Japanese healthcare system. Second — and this comes directly from my time as a fellow at the 374th Medical Group — to help address the gap in continuity of care for patients being transferred off-base. During my fellowship, I saw firsthand how difficult and dangerous these transfers can be, which is part of why I received the Commander’s Challenge Coin and the Trusted Care Hero Award. That experience never left me. We are currently in discussions about securing limited base access for emergency support, and if any of you have relevant connections or experience navigating this, we’d genuinely welcome your input.