Hokusei Kinen Hospital
About
Hokusei Memorial Hospital, located in the center of Kitami City, Hokkaido, is a community-based hospital operated by the medical corporation Koshokai, with a primary focus on cardiovascular internal medicine. Having relocated to its current site in November 2016, the hospital has accumulated a total of approximately 70,000 patient consultations and continues to support healthcare in the Okhotsk region under the philosophy of continuously providing high-quality community medical care that patients can rely on with peace of mind. In addition to cardiovascular internal medicine, the hospital offers a broad range of departments including neurosurgery, neurology, rehabilitation, and oral and maxillofacial surgery, and maintains a 24-hour emergency reception system, ensuring readiness to respond to sudden changes in health conditions. The hospital is also engaged in preventive medicine through cardiovascular health checkups and one-day health examinations, making it a facility that can be utilized broadly from a health management perspective. English-language assistance is available, and the facility features a fully equipped parking lot and barrier-free design, creating an accessible environment for a wide range of visitors. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the facility and an appointment system has been implemented, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance patient convenience. The hospital has also built close cooperative relationships with local medical institutions, care-related facilities, and affiliated hospitals in Sapporo, enabling more comprehensive medical support — a defining characteristic of this institution.
