Providing Medical Care as the Main Community Hospital in Eastern Hiroshima City
Mazda Hospital
[Japan] Mazda Motor Corporation
Founded on the principle of "providing the best and most up-to-date medical care, and contributing to society with warmth and kindness of heart," Mazda Hospital is committed to community contribution by providing healthcare as a core community hospital in eastern Hiroshima City. Though established by a private company, Mazda Hospital is well used by local residents, who now account for 85% of outpatients and 97% of inpatients.
In addition, Mazda hospital is actively working to improve regional medical care by providing hands-on training for students who want to pursue a career in medical care, and holding health classes and lectures for local residents.
Other activities include training exchanges with local practitioners, joint disaster training with related organizations, and case review meetings with emergency services.
Providing Steady Medical Care and Support During Disasters
Dispatched disaster relief nurses
Mazda Hospital also conducts joint collaborative training with related organizations, in order to promptly provide stable medical care at local hospitals and support to the community in the event of a disaster.
In FY2018, in coordination with related organizations, Mazda Hospital dispatched JMAT* and disaster relief nurses to volunteer aid stations and evacuation shelters in areas affected by the disasters caused by heavy rains in western Japan in July 2018.
* JMAT···Japan Medical Association Team
Training Future Medical Professionals
Hands-on seminar on medical care (surgery)
Mazda Hospital provides practical training for students who want to pursue a career in medical care.
| Accepted healthcare students | 169 participants in eight occupational categories (healthcare students) |
| Friendly Nursing Care Experience Seminar (in cooperation with the Hiroshima Prefecture Nursing Association) | 14 participants (high school students) |
| Hands-on seminar on medical care (in cooperation with Hiroshima Prefecture) | 5 participants (high school students pursuing careers as a doctor) |
| Workplace hands-on learning program | 8 participants (junior high school students) |
| On-site nursing classroom | 57 participants (junior high school) |
By the numbers
Number of years Mazda Hospital has been open: 81 years
Number of outpatients per day (average): 642
Number of inpatients (average): 214
Number of ambulances accepted per day (average): 6.4