Kita Alps Medical Center Hakuba Clinic
About
Kita Alps Medical Center Hakuba Clinic, located in the Kamishiro area of Hakuba Village, Kita-Azumi District, Nagano Prefecture, is an internal medicine clinic operated by the Nagano Prefecture Agricultural Cooperative Association Federation (JA Nagano Kouseiren). Situated in a mountain resort area with views of the Northern Alps, it serves as an accessible healthcare hub for local residents. The clinic primarily offers internal medicine services. It is closed on Sundays, public holidays, and during the year-end and New Year period, so patients are advised to check the schedule in advance. The facility accepts electronic payments and has a parking lot, making access by car convenient. It also features barrier-free design, ensuring a comfortable environment for elderly patients and those with mobility challenges. The JA Nagano Kouseiren Group, to which this clinic belongs, conducts various community-based healthcare and health support activities, including breast cancer screening using 3D mammography, community lectures on dementia, and the "Teru Teru Salon" for cancer patient support. The clinic actively disseminates information through its public relations magazine "Kizuna" and emphasizes strong ties with the local community.
