Medi Face Co., Ltd. Completely Renews Ako Chuo Hospital's Official Website, a Member of Hakuhokai Medical Corporation. Building a Next-Generation Hospital Platform Integrating Over 60 Years of History with 'Medical DX'.
Medi Face Co., Ltd. has announced the complete renewal of the official website for Ako Chuo Hospital, a member of Hakuhokai Medical Corporation. This project aims to build a next-generation hospital platform that integrates the hospital's over 60 years of history with 'Medical DX' (Digital Transformation), enhancing patient experience and multilingual support.
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Medi Face Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Toru Chikazawa; hereinafter 'Medi Face'), which is responsible for IT and DX solutions for the Hakuhokai Medical Corporation Group, is pleased to announce the complete renewal of the official website for Ako Chuo Hospital (Location: Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture; hereinafter 'Ako Chuo Hospital'), a member of Hakuhokai Medical Corporation.
■ Background: Connecting Tradition and Innovation Digitally
Ako Chuo Hospital boasts a history of over 60 years since the opening of 'Kojo Surgical Clinic' in 1962, serving as a core hub in the Nishiharima region. It has continued to evolve as the headquarters of the 'Hakuhokai Group,' which boasts one of Japan's largest medical and welfare networks.
The Hakuhokai Group currently operates hospitals in various locations across Japan, including Hyogo, Osaka, and Tokyo. It has established one of the nation's leading comprehensive medical networks, covering acute and recovery phase medical care, advanced medical treatments represented by proton beam therapy, nursing care and welfare, and even educational institutions for training medical professionals.
In 2026, as the group aims for further expansion and advanced integration of medical care, nursing care, and education, the strong promotion of digital strategy renewal by Ako Chuo Hospital, the 'spiritual origin' of the group, marks a significant step symbolizing the future development of the entire Hakuhokai Group.
This time, Medi Face Co., Ltd. was entrusted with the extremely responsible task of renewing the official website, which can be called the 'face' of this historic central hospital. While valuing the trust the hospital has cultivated in the community over many years, we have built a 'smart medical experience' required in the super-aging society from a digital foundation. At a time when delays in digitalization in medical institutions are pointed out, this initiative has the potential to become a DX model case for regional core hospitals.
■ Core of the Renewal: Accelerating the Hakuhokai Group's DX
This project was not merely about information renewal; it focused on embodying Medi Face's vision of 'Smarter Healthcare. A Healthy Future, with DX.' as the Hakuhokai Group's digital strategy.
Visualization of 'Acute and Recovery Phase Collaboration': Designed a clear pathway for patients and collaborating medical institutions in the region to easily access optimal medical care by visualizing the medical treatment system in an easy-to-understand manner.
Provision of a Smart Patient Experience: Thoroughly implemented a patient-centric UI/UX, including improved accessibility and real-time dissemination of the latest medical information.
Globalization of the Platform: Enhanced multilingual support to ensure that foreign residents living in the region and foreign visitors seeking medical care can receive treatment with peace of mind. By providing accurate medical information in multiple languages, we are promoting 'universal design in healthcare,' resolving language barriers and enabling everyone to access Japan's advanced medical care equally and smoothly.
■ Dr. Kojo, Chairman of Hakuhokai Medical Corporation
Dr. Kojo, Chairman of Hakuhokai Medical Corporation
Our Hakuhokai Group, which started as 'Kojo Surgical Clinic' in Somon-cho, Ako City in 1962, has been dedicated to providing health services to the local community as a health, medical, and welfare complex within Ako City.
In recent years, we have aimed to further expand our health services by opening hospitals in Akashi City, Himeji City, Kakogawa City, Amagasaki City, Osaka City, Tokyo, and Saitama Prefecture.
Our journey to pursue the ideal form of a health service industry, with management philosophies of high quality, amenity, warm-hearted service, equality, and regional collaboration in each field of health, medical, and welfare, is not yet over.
All our employees will continue to strive to meet or exceed your expectations in pursuing health services. We look forward to your continued support for the Hakuhokai Group.
■ Dr. Nagao, Director of Ako Chuo Hospital
Dr. Nagao, Director of Ako Chuo Hospital
I am Nagao, the director of Ako Chuo Hospital.
Our hospital is committed to daily medical care with the primary goal of being 'a hospital that can be relied upon in times of need' for the local community.
Looking beyond just treating diseases, to the patient's life background, anxieties, and feelings.
That is the origin of the medical care we aim for.
Under team medicine where doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff work together, we will continue to provide seamless medical care from acute care to support for returning home, protecting the health and peace of mind of the local community.
■ Comment from Toru Chikazawa, Representative Director of Medi Face
"I am deeply honored to have been involved in this project for Ako Chuo Hospital, which has protected lives in Nishiharima for over 60 years. Our goal is to create an environment where technology plays a supporting role, allowing medical professionals to focus more on medical care and patients to concentrate more on recovery.
■ Background: Connecting Tradition and Innovation Digitally
Ako Chuo Hospital boasts a history of over 60 years since the opening of 'Kojo Surgical Clinic' in 1962, serving as a core hub in the Nishiharima region. It has continued to evolve as the headquarters of the 'Hakuhokai Group,' which boasts one of Japan's largest medical and welfare networks.
The Hakuhokai Group currently operates hospitals in various locations across Japan, including Hyogo, Osaka, and Tokyo. It has established one of the nation's leading comprehensive medical networks, covering acute and recovery phase medical care, advanced medical treatments represented by proton beam therapy, nursing care and welfare, and even educational institutions for training medical professionals.
In 2026, as the group aims for further expansion and advanced integration of medical care, nursing care, and education, the strong promotion of digital strategy renewal by Ako Chuo Hospital, the 'spiritual origin' of the group, marks a significant step symbolizing the future development of the entire Hakuhokai Group.
This time, Medi Face Co., Ltd. was entrusted with the extremely responsible task of renewing the official website, which can be called the 'face' of this historic central hospital. While valuing the trust the hospital has cultivated in the community over many years, we have built a 'smart medical experience' required in the super-aging society from a digital foundation. At a time when delays in digitalization in medical institutions are pointed out, this initiative has the potential to become a DX model case for regional core hospitals.
■ Core of the Renewal: Accelerating the Hakuhokai Group's DX
This project was not merely about information renewal; it focused on embodying Medi Face's vision of 'Smarter Healthcare. A Healthy Future, with DX.' as the Hakuhokai Group's digital strategy.
Visualization of 'Acute and Recovery Phase Collaboration': Designed a clear pathway for patients and collaborating medical institutions in the region to easily access optimal medical care by visualizing the medical treatment system in an easy-to-understand manner.
Provision of a Smart Patient Experience: Thoroughly implemented a patient-centric UI/UX, including improved accessibility and real-time dissemination of the latest medical information.
Globalization of the Platform: Enhanced multilingual support to ensure that foreign residents living in the region and foreign visitors seeking medical care can receive treatment with peace of mind. By providing accurate medical information in multiple languages, we are promoting 'universal design in healthcare,' resolving language barriers and enabling everyone to access Japan's advanced medical care equally and smoothly.
■ Dr. Kojo, Chairman of Hakuhokai Medical Corporation
Dr. Kojo, Chairman of Hakuhokai Medical Corporation
Our Hakuhokai Group, which started as 'Kojo Surgical Clinic' in Somon-cho, Ako City in 1962, has been dedicated to providing health services to the local community as a health, medical, and welfare complex within Ako City.
In recent years, we have aimed to further expand our health services by opening hospitals in Akashi City, Himeji City, Kakogawa City, Amagasaki City, Osaka City, Tokyo, and Saitama Prefecture.
Our journey to pursue the ideal form of a health service industry, with management philosophies of high quality, amenity, warm-hearted service, equality, and regional collaboration in each field of health, medical, and welfare, is not yet over.
All our employees will continue to strive to meet or exceed your expectations in pursuing health services. We look forward to your continued support for the Hakuhokai Group.
■ Dr. Nagao, Director of Ako Chuo Hospital
Dr. Nagao, Director of Ako Chuo Hospital
I am Nagao, the director of Ako Chuo Hospital.
Our hospital is committed to daily medical care with the primary goal of being 'a hospital that can be relied upon in times of need' for the local community.
Looking beyond just treating diseases, to the patient's life background, anxieties, and feelings.
That is the origin of the medical care we aim for.
Under team medicine where doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff work together, we will continue to provide seamless medical care from acute care to support for returning home, protecting the health and peace of mind of the local community.
■ Comment from Toru Chikazawa, Representative Director of Medi Face
"I am deeply honored to have been involved in this project for Ako Chuo Hospital, which has protected lives in Nishiharima for over 60 years. Our goal is to create an environment where technology plays a supporting role, allowing medical professionals to focus more on medical care and patients to concentrate more on recovery.