Kumejima Public Hospital
About
Okitsuri-gun Kumejima-cho, Okinawa Prefecture, public Kumejima Hospital is a core regional hospital responsible for remote island medical care. It provides medical services primarily in internal medicine, with consultation hours from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The hospital is closed on Sundays, Mondays, public holidays, Memorial Day, and the New Year period. The pediatrics department is closed on Wednesday mornings, Thursday afternoons, and Friday afternoons. Emergency outpatient services are available 24 hours, accommodating urgent medical needs outside regular hours. Telephone appointment booking is accepted Tuesday through Saturday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (excluding holidays). The hospital offers services in English and accepts credit cards and electronic payments. Parking facilities are available, providing convenient access by car. Barrier-free accessibility ensures patients using wheelchairs or those with mobility concerns can visit comfortably. Given its remote island location, this hospital plays a vital role in supporting the health management of local residents.
