Update : 2022-6-6
Inquiry
Kenko-zukuri-ka (Public Health Section)
〒340-0016 Chuo 1-5-22, Soka-shi
Tel.(048) 922-0200
FAX(048) 922-1516
Soka City will re-start the following health projects which were cancelled for prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Infection.
Check the application method or contents which may be changed.
(Quota is limited for the safe consultation.)
Health Care for Mother and Child
If you moved in Soka City recently, contact with Kenko-zukuri-ka (Public Health Section) with your Boshi Techo (Mother and Child Health Book)
Kon-nichiwa Akachan Houmon ("Hello Baby" Visit)
For whom: The babies who were born in May, 2022. (Excluding the families a midwife staff visited)
Date: Late in June ~ middle of July.
Contents: A staff will visit the households (without a contact in advance) and hand the questionnaires for the vaccinations and notices for health checkups.
Baby Foods Class
* Apply by phone or from the website of Soka City.
Contents: Lecture how to proceed baby foods, and trial eating of baby foods.
Stage | Baby’s age | Quota | Date and time |
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First stage | 4 months to 6 months | 12 pairs/ each time |
June 29 (Wed.) from 1:15 p.m. |
Second stage | 6 months to 8 months | 12 pairs/ each time |
June 29 (Wed.) from 10:00 a.m. |
Third stage | 8 months to 14 months | 12 pairs/ each time |
June 30 (Thur.) from 10:00 a.m. |
Infant Help Desk
* Apply by phone.
For whom: Infants and guardians.
Limited to 10 pairs
Date and time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. of July 13 (Wed.)
Contents: Consultation of parenting and nutrition by public nurse and dieticians.
Infant Health Checkup
Chekup for | Infants who were born | Date | Time | Notice is sent |
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1 year and 7 months old infants | December 2020 | July 5(Tue.),20(Wed.) | Further information is on a notice letter | End of June |
3 years and 3 months old infants | March 2019 | June 14(Tue.),28(Tue.) | End of May |
Maternity Class for Parents
* Apply by phone or from the website of Soka City from July 1(Fri.).
For whom: Women who are expecting the first baby between October, 2022 and December and their husbands.
Limited to 10 pairs each
Date and time: August 3(Wed.) (1)9:10 a.m.~ (2)9:55 a.m.~ (3)1:10 p.m.~
Contents: Bathing training, nutrition guidance fo expectant mother and explanation of giving birth process
Maternity Salon
* Apply by phone from July 1(Fri.).
For whom: Women who are expecting the first baby and their husbands.
Limited to 20 persons
Date and time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm of August (Wed.)
Contents: Lecture about dental care, Maternity recipe and Introduction of baby food
Health Care for Adults
Either group screening or individual screening of colorectal cancer is available once during the designated period.
Eligible age is as of March 31, 2023.
A list of designated medical institutions is available at the Kenko-zukuri-ka (Public Health Section) and public facilities.
You can see them on the HP of Soka City.
Eligible Persons for free check-up:
(1)People of age 70 or older
(2)People, age 65 or older and under 74 who are enrolled in Koki-koureisha Iryou Hoken Seido(Post Elderly and Disabled Medical Insurance system).
(3)Tax-exempt households
(4)Households on welfare (Seikatsu hogo in Japanese)
(5)People who are applied the subsidy of Japanese War Orphans From China
* Individual stomach cancer screening with an endoscope for (1)(2)(3) is 2,000 yen; for (4)(5) is free of charge.
Individual Cancer Screening A
Place: Designated medical institutions.
Application: From HP of Soka City or by postcard (postmarked by Sep. 20 (Tue.)) with your name, address, phone number, birthday and which screening you want to Kenko-zukuri-ka (Public Health Section). Notice of settlement (consultation ticket) will be sent from Kenko-zukuri-ka (Public Health Section).
What screening | For whom | Date | Fee | Notice will be sent |
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Stomach Cancer screening with an endoscope |
People of 50 yrs. or older and didn't undergo this screening in 2020 FY. | by December 20 (Tue.) | 3500 yen | |
Brest Cancer* Mammography inspection |
People of 40 yrs and older and didn't undergo this screening in 2020 FY. | by November 30 (Wed.) | 1,300 yen | |
* Pregnant women, mothers breast-feeding or within 6 months after stop breast-feeding, women who had breast plastic surgery or pacemaker are not acceptable | ||||
Viral hepatitis test Hepatitis type B and C |
People of 40 yrs and older who have never taken this medical examination before. | by December 16 (Fri.) | ||
Oral Cancer visual inspection |
People of 50 yrs and older | by January 27 (Fri.), 2023 | 700 yen |
Individual Cancer Screening B
Place: Designated medical institutions
Application: Directly apply/visit to a medical institution.
What you bring: Kenko Hoken-sho (Health insurance certificate) or something to certify your address.
* Something to certify your condition is required for free medical checkup for eligible person.
What screening | For whom | Checkup Date | Fee |
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Uterine Cancer Examination of cervical cell |
People of 20 yrs and older | by November 30 (Wed.) | Cervical: 1,700 yen Cervical and uterinebody:2,500 yen (when a doctor requires and you approve) |
Colorectal Cancer FOBT (fecal occult blood test) |
People of 30 yrs and older | by December 16 (Fri.) | 500 yen |
Lung Cancer X-raying TB |
People of 40 yrs and older 65 yrs and older for TB | July 1 (Fri.) ~ September. 30 (Fri.) | X-ray: 800 yen Sputum: 900 yen (when a doctor requires and you approve) |
Group Cancer Screening
Place: Hoken Center (Health Center) (address: Chuo 1-5-22, Soka-shi)
Application: From HP of Soka City or by postcard (postmarked by Sep. 19 (Sun)) with your name, address, phone number, birthday and which screening you want to Kenko-zukuri-ka (Public Health Section). Notice of settlement (consultation ticket), which lists the date of inspection for you, will be sent from Kenko-zukuri-ka (Public Health Section)
What screening | For whom Quota |
Date | Reception time | Fee |
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Stomach Cancer Gastric barium X-ray inspection |
People of 30 yrs and older | July 1(Fri.), 16(Sat.), September 2(Fri.), 16(Fri.) | 8:15 ~ 10 a.m. | 900 yen |
Colorectal Cancer FOBT |
9:30 ~ 10:30 a.m. | 500 yen | ||
Brest Cancer * Mammography inspection |
People of 40 yrs and older and didn't undergo this screening in 2020 FY. | July 8(Fri.), 21(Thur.), August 5(Fri), 24(Wed.) September 23(holiday.), 26(Mon.) | 9:30 ~ 10:50 a.m., 1:00 ~ 2:20 p.m. |
1,300 yen |
* Pregnant women, mothers breast-feeding or within 6 months after stop breast-feeding, women who had breast plastic surgery or pacemaker are not acceptable |
Examination & Health Consultation
Place | Date | Time Reception hours |
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Bone Density Measurement Fee: 100 yen Apply by phone July 6(Mon.). |
Hoken Center People of 18 yrs. or older and have not applied in this fiscal year. |
June 20(Mon.) *Bring tissue |
9.00 a.m. ~ 9.15 a.m. 10.00 a.m. ~ 10.15 a.m. 11.00 a.m. ~ 11.15 a.m. |
Health Consultation by a nurse | Hara-cho Komi-sen | Mon. | 9:00 a.m. to noon *Except holiday and closed days |
Hikawa Komi-sens | Tue. Fri. | ||
Sezaki Komi-sens, Yahata Komi-sens, Yanagishima Komi-sens |
Wed. Fri. | ||
Inari Komi-sen | Thur. | ||
Diet Consultation Apply by phone |
Hoken Center or Komi-sen (or online) |
Monday through Friday *The date will be adjusted when you apply |