Update : 2021-12-1
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 August, 2020. (Excluding the families a midwife staff visited)
Date: Late in September ~ middle of October
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 |
September 28 (Mon.) from 1:15 p.m. |
Second stage | 6 months to 8 months | 12 pairs/ each time |
September 28 (Mon.) from 10:00 a.m. |
Third stage | 8 months to 14 months | 12 pairs/ each time |
September 30 (Wed.) 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 am to noon of October 2 (Fri.)
Contents: Consultation of parenting and nutrition by public nurse and dieticians.
Infant Health Checkup
Chekup for | Infants who were born | Date | Time | ||
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1 year and 7 months old infants | 2019 | March | October 6(Tue.),19(Mon.) | Further information is on a notice letter | End of September |
3 years and 3 months old infants | 2017 | June | September 8(Tue.),29(Tue.) | End of August |
Maternity Class for Parents
* Apply by phone
For whom: Women who are expecting the first baby between December, 2020 and February, 2021 and their husbands.
Limited to 10 pairs
Date and time: 9:15 am to 12:15 pm of October 4(Sun.) and 7(Wed.)
Contents: Bathing training, nutrition guidance fo expectant mother and explanation of giving birth process
Maternity Class for Parents
For whom: Women who are expecting the first baby and their husbands.
Limited to 15 pairs
Date and time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. of October 21(Wed.)
Contents: Lecture about dental care, Bone density measurement (if you want. Fee: 100yen)
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, 2021.
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.
- People of age 70 or older
- People, age 65 or older and under 74 who are enrolled in Koki-koureisha Iryou Hoken Seido
(Post Elderly and Disabled Medical Insurance system). - Tax-exempt households
- Households on welfare (Seikatsu hogo in Japanese)
- 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: By a postcard with your name, address, phone number, birthday and which screening you want to Kenko-zukuri-ka (Public Health Section) by September 20 (Sun.) (postmarked by Sep. 20 (Sun).
Notice of settlement (consultation ticket) will be sent from Kenko-zukuri-ka (Public Health Section).
What screening | For whom | Application Date Date of sending a Notice |
Fee |
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Viral hepatitis test Hepatitis type B and C |
People of 40 yrs and older who have never taken this medical examination before. | by December 18 (Fri.) | - |
Oral Cancer Inquiry, visual inspection |
People of 50 yrs and older | by January 29 (Fri.), 2021 | 700 yen |
Stomach Cancer screening with an endoscope |
People of 50 yrs. or older and didn't undergo this screening in 2019 FY. | by December 20 (Sun.) | 3500 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 Nov. 30 (Mon.) | 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 Dec. 18 (Fri.) | 500 yen |
Lung Cancer X-raying TB |
People of 40 yrs and older 65 yrs and older for TB | by Sep. 30 (Wed.) | 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: By a postcard with your name, address, phone number, birthday and which screening you want to Kenko-zukuri-ka (Public Health Section) by September 20 (Sun.) (postmarked by Sep. 20 (Sun). Notice of settlement (consultation ticket) will be sent from Kenko-zukuri-ka (Public Health Section)
What screening | For whom Quota |
Fee | Checkup Date |
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Brest Cancer * Inquiry, visual inspection |
People of 40 yrs and older | 1,300 yen | You cannot designate the checkup date Have a checkup on the day listed on a consultation ticket |
Examination & Health Consultation
* Apply by phone
For whom Quota | Place | Date | Time | |
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Bone Density Measurement Fee: 100 yen |
People of 18 yrs. or older and have not applied in this fiscal year. Limited to 12 persons |
Hoken Center | September 24 (Thur.) | (1)9:20 a.m. (2)9:50 a.m. (3)10:20 a.m. (4)10:50 a.m. (5)11:20 a.m. |
Health Consultation by a nurse | People of 20 yrs and older | Hara-cho Komi-sen | Mon., Fri. | 9:00 a.m. to noon *Except holiday and closed days |
Inari Komi-sen | Mon., Thur. | |||
Hikawa Komi-sen | Tue., Fri. | |||
Sezaki, Yahata, Yanagishima Komi-sens | Wed., Fri. | |||
Diet Consultation | Hoken Center or Komi-sen | Monday through Friday *The date will be adjusted when you apply |