Kokuho Nogami Kosei General Hospital

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Nogami Health and Welfare General Hospital, located in Kimino-cho, Kaiso District, Wakayama Prefecture, is a historic general hospital that has supported regional healthcare for many years as a remote area medical hub since its establishment in 1945 as a clinic in Nogami Valley. The hospital currently offers a wide range of medical departments including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Neurosurgery, Gynecology, Urology, and Neuropsychiatry, with a total of 199 beds comprising 99 general beds (including comprehensive community care beds) and 100 psychiatric beds. The hospital operates under the founding philosophy of "Thinking, Watching Over, and Supporting," providing comprehensive medical, health, and welfare services as a regional cooperation core hospital. The Home Medical Care Department has established a support system for home-based care including visiting nursing, home care assistance, home rehabilitation, and psychiatric day care, offering well-organized support for smooth transitions from hospitalization to home care. Outpatient reception hours are from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM on weekdays, with the hospital closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The facility features parking and barrier-free access, creating an accessible environment for wheelchair users and elderly patients. English language support is available. As a community-based general hospital, it serves a broad role in healthcare for Kimino-cho and surrounding areas.

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