Hidakagawa Town National Health Insurance Kawakami Clinic

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Kawakami Clinic, located in Hidaka-gawa Town, Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, is a clinic operated directly by the town's National Health Insurance. Specializing in internal medicine, it serves as a primary care facility for the local community's daily health management. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with Thursday offering morning-only consultations. Reception hours are 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the morning and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM in the afternoon. The clinic is closed on weekends, holidays, and during the year-end and New Year period (December 29 to January 3). Multiple languages, including English and Korean, are supported, ensuring accessibility for non-Japanese speakers. The facility offers parking and is barrier-free, making it easily accessible for elderly patients and those with physical disabilities. The clinic also accepts Individual Number Cards as health insurance cards, utilizing an online eligibility verification system to properly access patient information and provide high-quality healthcare. As a public medical institution in a mountainous area, Kawakami Clinic plays a vital role in supporting community health.

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