Megumino Hospital
About
Megumino Hospital in Eniwa City, Hokkaido, is a core regional hospital operated by the Social Medical Corporation Hokusin-kai. Conveniently located almost midway between New Chitose Airport and Sapporo, it is just a 5-minute walk from Megumino Station. The hospital offers more than 10 departments spanning internal medicine and surgery, including cardiology, gastroenterology, neurosurgery, and orthopedics, providing comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions. As a secondary emergency medical institution, it maintains a 24-hour, 365-day care system, accepting emergency patients not only from Eniwa City but also from Kitahiroshima City and Chitose City. With 199 beds — the largest capacity in Eniwa City — the facility operates both an acute care ward and a community-based integrated care ward, actively supporting patients in their transition back home after discharge. Seven licensed medical social workers are on staff to address psychological and social needs during treatment and to assist with discharge planning. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic technology, including a 320-slice multi-detector CT scanner, a surgical support robot, MRI, and angiography systems, enabling highly accurate diagnoses and treatments. Temporary dialysis is available on request for patients returning home or traveling on business, and services are provided in English and Korean. Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted, and the facility is equipped with parking and barrier-free access.
