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US 65th Medical Brigade Visits Dankook University Hospital
A six-member US 65th Medical Brigade delegation visited Dankook University Hospital in Cheonan, South Korea, on October 15.
The group, led by brigade commander Larry McCord, received a briefing on the hospital’s facilities and care system.
The hospital is designated to support US forces during war or military crises, including by treating wounded personnel and providing operating rooms and intensive care beds.
It also helps US service members, their families and civilian employees arrange treatment, interpretation and deferred billing.
Its international care center sees about 4,000 visitors each year.
The hospital said it would continue helping US military personnel and their families access medical care.
A six-member delegation from the US 65th Medical Brigade visited Dankook University Hospital on October 15.
The hospital introduced its medical facilities and care systems for severe emergencies and trauma patients.
The hospital is designated to support US forces during wartime or military crises, including treating injured personnel.
It also provides care coordination, interpretation and post-payment billing services for US service members, their families and civilian employees.
- Who
- A six-member delegation from the US 65th Medical Brigade, including brigade commander Larry McCord.
- What
- The delegation visited Dankook University Hospital and received an introduction to its facilities and care systems.
- When
- October 15, 2026.
- Where
- Dankook University Hospital in Cheonan, South Korea.
- Why
- To learn about the hospital’s facilities and medical care systems, including its emergency and trauma care.
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The US 65th Medical Brigade delegation visited Dankook University Hospital.
The delegation presented certificates of appreciation to hospital officials.
- Delegation size
- 6 people
- Brigade commander
- Larry McCord
- Hospital location
- Cheonan, South Korea
- Visit date
- October 15, 2026
- Foreign patients
- About 4,000 visit the hospital each year
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What people are saying
We will continue to ensure that US service members and their families can smoothly receive the medical services they need.