Rokkasho Village Community Family Medicine Center
About
Rokkasho Village Community Family Medicine Center is an internal medicine clinic located in the Obuke area of Rokkasho Village, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture. Operated by the Japan Community Health Care Organization as a designated administrator, this medical facility serves as a 19-bed clinic providing both outpatient and inpatient care, playing a broad role in delivering primary healthcare to the community. The clinic's outpatient hours are from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM, with closures on Wednesday afternoons, weekends, holidays, and the year-end/New Year period. Through the Rokkasho Village Medical Center framework, patients can receive care without appointments from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and medical services with advance reservations are also available at the adjacent Nikko-Kisuge elderly health care facility. The medical reimbursement coverage reveals comprehensive services including rehabilitation for cerebrovascular, musculoskeletal, and respiratory conditions, palliative care, home healthcare, CT and MRI imaging, and teleradiology. Despite its small scale, the center is distinguished by its high-level medical capabilities. Additionally, English-speaking staff are available, and credit card and electronic payment options are accepted, creating an accessible environment for patients from diverse backgrounds. The facility features parking and barrier-free design, accommodating patients with physical disabilities. Access is approximately 50 minutes by car from Misawa Airport, 45 minutes by car from the Aoimori Railway's Noheji Station, and the Shimokita Kotsu bus's "Rokkasho Village Medical Center" stop is also convenient.