Prefectural Akitsu Hospital
About
Kenritsu Akitsu Hospital is a public hospital located in Akitsu-cho, Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, conveniently situated approximately a 5-minute walk from JR Kure Line Akitsu Station. The hospital offers internal medicine services, with consultations available on weekdays from 8:30 to 17:15. One of the hospital's notable initiatives is its respite admission program, which accepts short-term inpatients when caregivers of home-based patients temporarily become unable to provide care due to illness or fatigue. This program is designed for individuals who have difficulty using short-stay services under long-term care insurance due to the need for medical treatment, with the aim of reducing the burden on families supporting home-based care. The hospital has established a Regional Medical Cooperation and Admission/Discharge Support Office, working in coordination with primary care physicians, care managers, and visiting nursing stations to support the local healthcare system. The facility is barrier-free and equipped with a parking lot, making it convenient for patients arriving by car. English-language support is also available, and the hospital's location within walking distance of the Akitsu Ferry port enables it to accommodate a wide range of patients. As a public medical institution playing a key role in community-based integrated care, the hospital continues to support healthcare in the Akitsu area.
