Hirama Hospital
About
Located in Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hirama Hospital is a multifunctional hospital rooted in the local community, operated by the medical corporation Kojukukai. The hospital offers a wide range of departments including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Gastroenterology, Diabetology, Endocrinology, Endoscopy, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Urology, Proctology, and Neurosurgery, addressing the diverse medical needs of local residents. As a designated secondary emergency hospital in Ibaraki Prefecture's rotation system, it serves as a core facility supporting the region's emergency medical care. One area the hospital particularly focuses on is gastrointestinal endoscopy, conducting examinations with less discomfort through gastroscopy and colonoscopy. In addition to specialized management and treatment of lifestyle-related diseases at the Diabetology and Endocrinology departments, the hospital actively engages in preventive medicine through smoking cessation clinics. The on-site Health Checkup Center provides comprehensive health screenings, specific health checkups, and occupational health services. Furthermore, with telemedicine introduced, the hospital maintains an accessible system even when hospital visits are challenging. The facility includes parking and barrier-free design, making it easy to use for those with physical limitations. With English language support available, international visitors can confidently consider seeking care.
