Itoshima City Holiday and Night Emergency Center
About
Itoshima City Holiday & Night Emergency Center is a medical facility located in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, providing emergency medical care for patients who become ill during nights and holidays. The center primarily offers internal medicine services, operating on weekdays from 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM the following day, on Saturdays and days before holidays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 AM the following day, and on holidays from 9:00 AM to 5:30 AM the following day. During extended holiday periods such as Golden Week, Obon, and year-end holidays, the center operates from 9:00 AM to 9:00 AM the following day (until 5:30 AM on the final day), providing nearly 24-hour healthcare access to local residents. Prescriptions at the center are typically limited to one day's supply, and patients are advised to seek follow-up care at their regular healthcare provider the following day. The center does not provide chronic disease examinations, house calls, or telephone medical consultations. The facility is equipped with parking and is wheelchair accessible. English language services are available, accommodating the diverse needs of the community. The center places strong emphasis on infection control measures, with patients exhibiting symptoms suggestive of infectious diseases, such as fever, being examined in separate consultation rooms from general patients. The facility meets the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's standards for outpatient infection control improvement incentives, with all staff working together to enhance hospital infection prevention efforts. Through these initiatives, the center serves as a vital regional healthcare hub responding to nighttime and holiday medical emergencies.
