Ogachi Chuo Hospital
About
Ougatsu Central Hospital, located in Yamada, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, is a core hospital for regional healthcare operated by the Akita Prefectural Health and Agricultural Cooperative Federation. Primarily specializing in internal medicine, the hospital serves as a functional medical facility providing emergency care, inpatient admission, and specialized examinations and treatments to local residents. Outpatient reception hours are from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays for both new and returning patients, and emergency outpatient services are also available on nights and holidays, ensuring a system that can respond to sudden health changes. Under the national policy of 'functional differentiation of medical institutions,' the hospital actively promotes a 'reverse referral' system where patients with stabilized conditions are referred to their primary care physicians, adopting a mechanism where primary care physicians and the hospital's doctors collaborate to provide continuous medical care. In terms of facilities, the hospital offers a parking lot and barrier-free equipment, as well as multilingual counter support including English and Korean, and accepts cashless payments such as credit cards, debit cards, and electronic payments. As a cornerstone of regional healthcare, the hospital is equipped with an environment that can respond to the diverse needs of patients.
