HAKUHOKAI Note
Located in the historic city of Ako, Ako Central Hospital has long served as a cornerstone of regional healthcare. We provide comprehensive medical services across a wide area—extending from eastern Okayama to the West Harima and Himeji regions of Hyogo—offering seamless care from acute treatment to chronic management.
As the flagship hospital of the nationwide Hakuho-kai Medical Corporation, we are dedicated not only to maintaining advanced medical functions but also to cultivating the next generation of physicians through our robust resident training programs.
Inheriting the vision of Chairman Kojo, who built the group's foundation, and currently led by Director Nagao, we continue to evolve. We honor our deep roots in community medicine while aggressively adopting advanced treatments to meet modern needs.
Cherishing our traditions while fearless in facing new challenges, we remain fully committed to protecting the health and peace of mind of our community.
Ako Central Hospital offers more than just a venue for medical treatment; we provide a sanctuary where patients can find true peace of mind. Under rigorous hygiene management, we maintain an immaculate environment essential for supporting advanced medical care.
Our facility features a fully barrier-free design, ensuring accessibility for everyone. As the core of regional healthcare, our entire staff is committed to meticulous environmental quality and warm hospitality, ensuring that the community of Ako feels a sense of "absolute security" during their stay.
Ako Central Hospital takes pride in its roster of distinguished physicians who have mastered their respective fields. By rallying specialists equipped with extensive clinical experience and the latest medical insights, we have established an unwavering medical infrastructure capable of delivering decisive judgment and optimal treatment in any scenario.
Supporting this advanced care is an elite corps of co-medical professionals, including our nurses. Defined by technical excellence honed through rigorous training and a spirit of hospitality that deeply resonates with patients, they are the backbone of our care. This high-dimensional fusion of "skill" and "heart" creates the ultimate team medicine—powerfully safeguarding your health.
OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Serving as the regional medical anchor for Ako, Eastern Okayama, and Himeji, we provide a seamless continuum of care ranging from acute to chronic phases. Whether for initial visits or referrals, we ensure expedited access to necessary diagnostics and specialized departments, proposing the optimal treatment strategy for every patient to safeguard the region's health.
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HOSPITALIZATION / VISITING
From critical care involving surgery and intensive treatment to recovery and chronic rehabilitation, we offer comprehensive inpatient services tailored to individual needs. Our collaborative multidisciplinary teams prioritize safety and Quality of Life (QOL), providing extensive support for the transition back to home and ensuring continuous care through strong regional alliances.
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PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
Dedicated to early detection and prevention, we conduct comprehensive health screenings and "Ningen Dock" examinations. Beyond assessing risks for cancer and lifestyle diseases, we provide a seamless pathway from diagnosis to specialized treatment. We also support the regional workforce through corporate checkups, ensuring lasting peace of mind with thorough post-examination follow-up.
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FACILITY INFORMATION
Designed for intuitive navigation, our facility ensures that first-time guests can easily find departments and amenities. We have structured the environment to support a smooth flow from outpatient reception to admission. Information on universal accessibility (barrier-free access) and hospital guidelines is also provided to ensure a comfortable and stress-free experience.
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In 1962, the Hakuho-kai Group began its journey as the "Kojo Surgical Clinic" in Somon-cho, Ako City. Since then, we have dedicated ourselves to providing health services to our local community as a comprehensive health, medical, and welfare complex in Ako City.
In recent years, we have aimed to further expand our health services by opening hospitals in Akashi, Himeji, Kakogawa, Amagasaki, Osaka, Tokyo, and Saitama.
Guided by our management philosophy of high quality and amenities, heartwarming service, equality, and regional cooperation across all fields of health,
medicine, and welfare, our journey to pursue the ideal form of a health service industry is far from over.
All our employees will continue to work tirelessly to pursue health services that meet or even exceed your expectations.
We look forward to your continued support for the Hakuho-kai Group.
Chairman, Hakuho-kai Medical Corporation
Motohisa Kojo
I am Toshihiko Nagao, Director of Ako Central Hospital.
Our primary commitment is to serve as a hospital you can rely on implicitly in times of emergency.
Our medical philosophy begins not merely with treating the disease, but with understanding the person—their life background, anxieties, and hopes.
This holistic perspective is the foundation of our care.
Through "team medicine" where physicians, nurses, and co-medical staff work as one, we provide seamless care—from acute treatment to support for returning home—steadfastly protecting the health and peace of mind of our community.
Director, Ako Central Hospital
Toshihiko Nagao, M.D.
From managing chronic conditions like lifestyle diseases to specialized care in respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, hematological, and neurological fields. We combine necessary diagnostics with treatment, providing seamless support from outpatient consultation to hospitalization.
A comprehensive lineup handling surgery and acute care, including Digestive, Cardiovascular, and Neurosurgery. Directly linked with Emergency Services, we act as the region's "last line of defense," capable of handling high-stakes emergency procedures.
We address symptoms with unclear urgency—such as fever, pain, and trauma—without hesitation. Functioning as a "triage hub," we conduct rapid diagnostics to
connect patients to specialized care via the shortest route.
As a disaster base hospital, our DMAT, AMAT, and BLUEPHOENIX teams are ready for immediate lifesaving operations.
Addressing post-acute pain, paralysis, and physical decline through both inpatient and outpatient care. Our multidisciplinary teams design personalized goals for each patient, looking ahead to social reintegration and return to home.
