Hiroshima General Hospital
About
Hiroshima General Hospital, located in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a core medical institution in the Hiroshima West Medical Zone. Designated by the national government as a cancer care collaboration base hospital, it offers comprehensive cancer care including diagnosis and treatment, a cancer consultation and support center, and a coordinated network with local medical institutions. The hospital also operates a regional emergency and critical care center, handling secondary emergency cases requiring hospitalization and surgery, as well as tertiary emergency cases demanding advanced medical intervention such as acute myocardial infarction, stroke, and head trauma. As a prefectural-designated regional medical support hospital, it accepts referrals from primary care physicians to provide inpatient treatment and specialized diagnostic examinations. Additionally, as a designated disaster base hospital, it maintains the capacity to receive critically injured patients during disasters and is equipped with a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) to deliver emergency medical care in affected areas. Outpatient hours are weekdays from 8:30 to 17:00, with the hospital closed on weekends, public holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays. English-language support is available, and a variety of payment methods are accepted, including credit cards, debit cards, and electronic payments. The facility features a barrier-free design and is equipped with a parking lot, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of patients. Accredited as a clinical training hospital, it is also committed to fostering the next generation of physicians, making it a comprehensive medical institution in every sense.
