Jun. 27, 2022
The representatives of International SOS and Naval Hospital visited the University of the Ryukyus Hospital.
Mr. Michael Shearer, Head of Asia Pacific TRICARE International SOS Company, Captain Thomas Piner, Commanding Officer Naval Hospital, and other representatives made a courtesy visit to the University of the Ryukyus Hospital and had a discussion with Director Ohya, Vice-director Maeshiro (Director, Department of Nursing), Director Umemura (Emergency and Critical Care, Division of Community Medicine and International Medicine), and Mr. Nakazato (Head, Medical Affairs Section).
The visitation was carried out with the aim of explaining TRICARE overseas programs by International SOS and promoting cooperation with the Naval hospital through these programs.
After the greetings by Director Ohya, the representative of the International SOS gave a brief explanation about TRICARE for U.S. military personnel and families. Director Ohya remarked that patients might be worried about seeing a doctor in a country that has a different culture, customs, and language, so it is important for all in attendance to work together to get patients to understand the treatment in our hospital. Attendees agreed to work on that point.
Mr. Michael Shearer expressed his gratitude for our cooperation and hoped to continue a trusting relationship with our hospital. Captain Thomas Piner hoped to strengthen friendship and cooperation with everyone involved. This meeting was valuable for all of the attendees.
In the end, all attendees took a commemorative photo together, and Director Ohya was given a gift by Captain Thomas Piner.
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