Shiojiri Hospital
About
Shiojiri Hospital, located in Daimon, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, is a community-based hospital operated by Medical Corporation Yukai. It offers a wide range of clinical departments including Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, and Rehabilitation, meeting the diverse medical needs of local residents. The Orthopedics department focuses on treating osteoarthritis and performs specialized surgical procedures. In Internal Medicine, personalized treatment plans are created for lifestyle-related diseases such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes, providing detailed therapeutic management. The hospital actively promotes generic drug prescriptions using generic names to ensure stable medicine supply. Regarding medical DX, an online eligibility verification system using My Number cards has been implemented, enabling access to past medication records and specific health checkup data during consultations. Plans for electronic prescriptions and electronic medical record sharing services are under consideration, showing progress in digitalization. The facility features barrier-free design and ample parking, making it accessible for elderly and mobility-impaired patients. Credit card and electronic payments are accepted for added convenience. While closed on Sundays, holidays, and during New Year and Obon periods, the hospital serves as an important community medical hub, with physicians providing home-visit care during afternoon outpatient hours.
