Update : 2022-1-24
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 October, 2021. （Excluding the families a midwife staff visited）
Date： Late in November ~ middle of December
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First stage | 4 months to 6 months | 12 pairs/ each time | November 30 （Tue.） from 1：15 p.m. |
| Second stage | 6 months to 8 months | 12 pairs/ each time | November 30 （Tue.） from 10：00 a.m. |
| Third stage | 8 months to 14 months | 12 pairs/ each time | November 29 （Mon.） 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 December 3 （Fri.）
Contents： Consultation of parenting and nutrition by public nurse and dieticians.
Infant Health Checkup
| Chekup for | Infants who were born | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year and 7 months old infants | May 2020 | December 7（Tue）,21（Tue.） | Further information is on a notice letter | End of November |
| 3 years and 3 months old infants | August 2018 | November 9（Tue.）,15（Mon.） | End of October |
Maternity Class for Parents
* Apply by phone or from the website of Soka City from December 1.
For whom： Women who are expecting the first baby between March, 2022 and May and their husbands.
Limited to 10 pairs each
Date and time： January 19（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
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 December 15 （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, 2022.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uterine Cancer Examination of cervical cell | People of 20 yrs and older | by November 30 （Tue.） | 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 17 （Fri.） | 500 yen |
Examination & Health Consultation
| Place | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Consultation by a nurse | Hara-cho Komi-sen | Mon. | 9：00 a.m. to noon *Except holiday and closed days |
| Sezaki, Yahata Komi-sens | Wed. | ||
| Hikawa, Yanagishima Komi-sens | Fri. | ||
| Diet Consultation | Hoken Center or Komi-sen （or online） | Monday through Friday *The date will be adjusted when you apply | |