Hakodate Shintoshi Hospital, located in Ishikawa-cho, Hakodate City, is a regional acute care core hospital with a 37-year history since its establishment in 1987. Centered on neurosurgery, the hospital offers a wide range of departments including neurology, cardiovascular medicine, gastroenterology, orthopedics, internal medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, and dentistry, serving a medical catchment area of approximately 400,000 people in southern Hokkaido. The hospital holds certification as a Primary Stroke Center Core Facility and provides emergency medical care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It addresses a broad spectrum of conditions, from neurological symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, numbness in the limbs, and memory issues, to cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases and orthopedic problems. A hallmark of the hospital is its multidisciplinary team approach, which delivers seamless support spanning acute care, recovery-phase rehabilitation, and post-discharge home care. The hospital is also proactively engaged in preventive medicine, offering brain health screenings, comprehensive health checkups, and endoscopic gastric cancer examinations, along with precise diagnostic testing using advanced imaging equipment including CT, MRI, and RI scanners. English-speaking assistance is available, and the hospital accepts credit cards and electronic payments. Barrier-free facilities and a dedicated parking lot are fully in place. Situated just a 1–2 minute walk from the Hakodate Bus 'Shintoshi Byoin-mae' stop, the hospital is conveniently accessible by public transportation.
