Yuni Town National Health Insurance Clinic
About
The National Health Insurance Uni Town Clinic, located in the Umai district of Uni Town, Yubari District, Hokkaido, is a municipal clinic specializing in internal medicine. As a home care support clinic, it serves as a core facility for regional healthcare, actively working to enhance home medical services even in areas facing physician shortages. Director Shimada has contributed to knowledge sharing and strengthening regional collaboration by delivering lectures on 'Home Medical Care in Areas with Physician Shortages—Initiatives of Uni Town's Home Care Support Clinic' at medical and nursing coordination seminars in neighboring regions such as Kitami City. Furthermore, the clinic actively organizes educational and awareness activities, such as hosting the Hokkaido Home Medical Care Promotion Forum at the Uni Town Cultural Exchange Center, providing opportunities for local residents, including younger generations, to deepen their understanding of home medical care. English-language medical consultation is available, making the clinic accessible to patients whose native language is not Japanese. The facility is equipped with a parking lot, accommodating visitors arriving by car. Barrier-free facilities are also in place, making the clinic convenient for elderly individuals and those with disabilities. Consultations are available on weekdays, and the clinic is closed on weekends, public holidays, and the year-end and New Year period (December 31 to January 5).