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UCLA Board Certified American English speaking surgeon Robert Kure provides procedures to the US Military stationed in Japan

Plaza Clinic is in Hiroo, Tokyo a short 10 minute walk from the New Sanno hotel. For appointments please call their English speaking team at 03-5475-2345 or homepage.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Challenges are always changing

“What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight—it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is one of the most serious health conditions affecting millions of people around the world.

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Connecting Within Connecting Together Yoga in Tokyo with TELL

Take time to connect with your body, mind, and breath through a gentle, grounding yoga practice. After the session, enjoy a relaxed gathering designed to help everyone feel comfortable and included.

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Tokyo Step Up Challenge to be held Sep. 20

Join TELL for a community walk to raise awareness about mental health and remember those lost to suicide in Japan last year.

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TELL Step Up Challenge 2026 to be held Sep. 10 - Oct. 10

This September, join us for our annual Step Up Challenge as we work together to change the narrative around suicide, from silence and stigma to recovery and hope.

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Camp Zama shoppers can visit Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s online restaurant and food hub

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is putting more flavor on the front line with a new online Restaurants and Food Hub, a one-stop shop for dining options, better-for-you choices and more for Soldiers and families.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Dissent

When I look at Instagram, watch the news and other media venues, my senses are overloaded.

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Japan Drugstore Guide: Mosquito bite anti-itch products

No more scratching with these Japanese mosquito bite anti-itch products.

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Fueling the force: Camp Zama Exchange boosts readiness with BE FIT 360 meals, snacks

As we focused on wellness, Camp Zama Exchange is making healthy eating more accessible on-post.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Anxiety and depression

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Albert Einstein

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Japan Drugstore Guide: Insect Repellent in Japan

Best Japanese insect repellents recommended by pharmacists in Japan.

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Five-minute military medicine

“Thank you ma’am,” the uniformed young man nodded at my military ID. The Naval Health Clinic was a ghost town. I spied only one other patient, a young OCS trainee in khakis waiting at the pharmacy.

Photo Of Col. Patrick W. Miller, commander of Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, prepares to throw a pass during the Army Heritage Month Ultimate Football Challenge at Anvil Field on Fort Polk, Louisiana, June 12..

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Men’s Health: Caring for the body, mind and spirit

During Men’s Health Month, experts at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital are encouraging men to take a holistic approach to wellness by caring for the body, mind and spirit.

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