Suwa Central Hospital

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Suwa Central Hospital, located in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, is a medical facility specializing in internal medicine-centered care. The hospital has a 26-bed acute care ward primarily for cardiology and general internal medicine, handling cardiac conditions such as acute myocardial infarction and heart failure. The surgery center performs approximately 1,740 surgeries annually, and the 24-hour intensive care unit accommodates critically ill patients requiring ventilators and circulatory assist devices. In addition to these care services, mixed wards for pediatrics, obstetrics, and internal medicine/surgery for women are available, with obstetrics providing support including birth plans, free-style delivery, and early mother-infant contact. The hospital was designated as a "Baby-Friendly Hospital" by UNICEF and WHO in 2013 and continues to maintain this certification. The hospital also features a comprehensive health screening center certified by the Japan Society of Ningen Dock, conducting final diagnoses based on specialist interpretations from each department along with same-day internal medicine consultations and result explanations. The facility offers multilingual support including English and Korean, and accepts credit cards, debit cards, and various electronic payment methods. Parking and barrier-free facilities are available, and reception services are provided from 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM.

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