Akita Prefectural Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Medical Center
About
Located in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, Akita Prefectural Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Medical Center is a prefectural hospital with two pillars: the Department of Rehabilitation, specializing in rehabilitation for motor function disorders caused by cerebrovascular diseases, and the Department of Psychiatry, providing treatment for mental disorders. The center also has a Dementia Clinic and focuses on early detection and treatment support for dementia through its forgetfulness outpatient clinic and brain/dementia checkup services. Additionally, the center consolidates multiple specialized support functions including the Akita Prefecture Higher Brain Function Disorder Consultation and Support Center, Dementia Disease Medical Center, and Early-onset Dementia Support Coordinators, playing a central role in the neurological and psychiatric field in the region. For first visits, advance reservation by phone is required, and a referral letter from another medical institution must be presented. The center also accepts inpatient reservations for the Department of Rehabilitation and diagnostic imaging requests via fax for medical professionals, demonstrating its active approach to regional collaboration. The facility adopts a barrier-free structure, providing an environment where patients with physical disabilities can use it with peace of mind. With parking spaces available and English language support, the system is accessible for patients who speak languages other than Japanese. Medical services are primarily provided on weekdays, with the center closed on weekends, holidays, and the year-end and New Year period.
