“What is the story behind those walls?” a visitor asks. Today we will explore the history of the \u5927\u962a\u5e9c\u6e08\u751f\u4f1a\u5439\u7530\u75c5\u9662. This hospital is a vital medical institution in Osaka. It has a rich history and significant community impact.
The \u5927\u962a\u5e9c\u6e08\u751f\u4f1a\u5439\u7530\u75c5\u9662 officially known as Social Welfare Corporation Saiseikai. Its full name is En赐財団支部位, Osaka Prefectural Saiseikai Suita Hospital. The hospital began as the Joto Medical Relief Center. It initially featured internal medicine and measles treatment.
Established on October 21 1945 the hospital started providing medical care. The original location differed from where we stand now. It was near the old Suita town hall facing the Takamasa Shrine. In September 1966 the Suita Ryoiku-en facility for children with motor dysfunction opened. This was another step in the organization’s growth.
The Suita Special Nursing Home Koju-en opened in 1981. This further expanded the services offered by Saiseikai. In 1997 the Suita Special Nursing Home Matsukaze-en opened and Suita Ryoiku-en relocated. The old hospital closed on April 30 1998. The new hospital opened on May 1 1998. It had 500 beds.
The Ministry of Health designated it a clinical training hospital in March 2000. In April 2000 the Suita Consultation Care Station opened. The East Wing was added in April 2001. The Suita Medical Welfare Center was established in April 2001 too.
The Japan Medical Function Evaluation Organization certified the hospital in May 2001. It received ISO9001:2000 certification in April 2002. In April 2003 Osaka Prefectural Health and Medical Foundation transferred management of Senri Hospital. It became the Social Welfare Corporation En賜財団 Osaka Prefectural Saiseikai Senri Hospital.
An electronic medical record system was introduced in January 2004. Osaka Prefecture recognized it as a regional perinatal maternal and child medical center in November 2007. In March 2008 Osaka Prefecture designated it as a specialized hepatitis medical institution.
The hospital obtained Eco Action 21 certification in January 2009. Osaka Prefecture designated it a cancer treatment center in March 2009. In November 2009 Osaka Prefecture recognized it as a regional medical support hospital.
In April 2010 Osaka Prefectural Saiseikai Senri Hospital became independent. It separated from the Suita Medical Welfare Center. The health management center relocated to VIERRA Kishibe in November 2018. It was renamed Kenko Capital Health Management Center.
In February 2020 the Nursing Small-Scale Multifunctional Home Care Business Nadeshiko Suita opened. It was the first of its kind in Suita City. The number of beds was reduced to 440 in April 2020.
The \u5927\u962a\u5e9c\u6e08\u751f\u4f1a\u5439\u7530\u75c5\u9662 continues to evolve. It adapts to meet the changing needs of its community. It is a key medical provider in Osaka. The hospital offers many specialized departments. These include internal medicine gastroenterology and respiratory medicine.
To reach \u5927\u962a\u5e9c\u6e08\u751f\u4f1a\u5439\u7530\u75c5\u9662 you can walk from Aikawa Station. It is about an eight-minute walk. You can also walk from Suita Station. This takes about 20 minutes. Free shuttle buses operate from various locations.
The \u5927\u962a\u5e9c\u6e08\u751f\u4f1a\u5439\u7530\u75c5\u9662 stands as a testament to dedication and service. It has provided essential medical care. It will continue to serve Osaka for years to come.