Professor Yuki Ishina of the University of Fukui School of Medicine was selected for the "50th Yabu Doctor Award" sponsored by Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture, which recognizes doctors and dentists under the age of 10 who are active in depopulated areas.He worked at Wada Clinic and Wakasa Takahama Hospital in Takahama Town, Fukui Prefecture, and was highly evaluated for his contributions to regional medical care, such as a 17.5% increase in the number of townspeople with family doctors in the town.
According to the University of Fukui and Yabu City, Professor Ishina not only provides medical care to the townspeople as a doctor on duty, but also established the "Takahama Regional Medical Supporters' Association" to raise the residents' interest in medical care. In addition to encouraging participation and interaction, we have also supported the townspeople to explore and implement what they can do to promote community-based health community development.She also puts a lot of effort into interacting with local children, and is popular as a "town development doctor" who protects the health of the townspeople.
In addition to Professor Ishina, who won the 10th Yabu Doctor Award, he ran a clinic in the Nanayama district of Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, and worked to integrate the medical department, dental clinic, and dispensing pharmacy into the Nanayama Civic Center, a branch of the city hall. Dr. Tomosuke Abe was also selected.The award ceremony will be held on November 11th at the Municipal Viva Hall in Yabu City.
reference:[University of Fukui] Professor Ishina of the Faculty of Medicine received the prestigious "Yabu Doctor Award"
[Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture] Winner of the 10th Yabu Doctor Award
