Yokohama Rosai Hospital Explained

Yokohama Rosai Hospital
Org/Group:Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety
Map Type:Japan Yokohama
Map Alt:A map of Yokohama with a dot showing location of Yokohama Rosai Hospital
Location:3211 Kozukue-chō, Kōhoku-ku, Yokohama
Region:Kanagawa Prefecture 222-0036
Country:Japan
Healthcare:Public
Type:Teaching
Emergency:Yes
Affiliation:Yokohama City University
University of Tokyo
Chiba University
Beds:650[1]
Opened:June 1991
Publictransit:Shin-Yokohama Station

is a hospital in the Kōhoku ward of Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. It is adjacent to Nissan Stadium and is accessible on foot from Shin-Yokohama Station.

As one of the hospitals owned and operated by the Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety (JOHAS), an independent administrative institution, it is classified as a workplace accident and illness hospital (rōsai byōin). The hospital also functions as a general hospital for members of the public and includes a 24-hour emergency and critical care center.

Opened in June 1991, the hospital serves as a teaching hospital affiliated with Yokohama City University, University of Tokyo, and Chiba University. It is designated by the City of Yokohama as one of the city's disaster base hospitals during times of natural disaster.[2]

Facilities and operations

Yokohama Rosai Hospital has 650 beds, with space for up to 880 beds in the future.[3] The facility comprises three principal buildings: the inpatients' ward, the central clinic, and the outpatients' ward. These three buildings are joined by a series of corridors forming a central indoor plaza.

Departments include Hematology, Nephrology, Oncology, Rheumatology, Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine, Neurology, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, Cardiovascular Medicine, Pediatrics, Neonatology, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Respiratory Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Dermatology, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Radiotherapy, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Clinical Laboratory, Pathology, Dentistry, Dentistry and Oral Surgery, and Emergency.

Some English speaking services are available.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yokohama Rosai Hospital. Yokohama Rosai Hospital. 23 February 2023.
  2. Web site: Going to hospital during times of disaster in Yokohama City. City of Yokohama. 23 February 2023.
  3. Web site: Healthcare Architecture Award 1993. Japan Institute of Healthcare Architecture. 23 February 2023.
  4. Web site: List of English Speaking Facilities. U.S. Naval Hospital, Yokosuka. 23 February 2023.