Hagi City National Health Insurance Fukukawa Clinic
About
Hagi City National Health Insurance Fukawa Clinic is a national health insurance clinic serving residents in the mountainous Fukue district of Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture — an area with an aging rate of 61.4%. The clinic offers internal medicine, pediatrics, and anesthesiology, with consultations held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. (with a midday break). In fiscal year 2024, the clinic received approximately 17 outpatients per day, providing community-scaled medical care on an ongoing basis. The facility is equipped with an X-ray unit, a computed radiography (CR) system, and an ultrasound diagnostic device, enabling general medical care including diagnostic imaging. Operations are carried out by a compact team of one physician, two nurses, and one administrative staff member. The clinic holds multiple public designations, including as a designated medical institution under the Public Assistance Act, a general disease medical institution for atomic bomb survivors, and a commissioned institution for the specific disease treatment research program. It offers on-site parking and is barrier-free accessible. English-language assistance is available, and the My Number Card health insurance system is accepted. Located approximately 20 minutes by bus from JR Higashi-Hagi Station, the clinic serves as a vital medical hub in a mountainous region with a rapidly aging population.
