Update : 2023-6-5
Inquiry
Hoken Center
〒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, 2023. (Excluding the families a midwife staff visited)
Date: Late in June ~ middle of July, 2023
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.
Stage | Baby’s age | Quota | Date and time |
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First stage | 4 months to 6 months | 12 pairse | June 28(Wed.) from 1.15 p.m. |
Second stage | 6 months to 8 months | 12 pairs | June 28(Wed.) from 10.00 a.m. |
Third stage | 8 months to 14 months | 12 pairs | June 26(Mon.) from 10.00 a.m. |
Infant Help Desk
* Apply by phone.
For whom: Infants and guardians.
Limited to 14 pairs
Date and time: 9.30 a.m. to 11.20 a.m. of July 7 (Fri.)
Contents: Consultation of parenting and nutrition by public nurse and dieticians.
Maternity Class
* Apply by phone or from the website of Soka City from July 7 (Mon.).
For whom: Women who are expecting the first baby between October and December and their husbands.
Limited to 10 pairs each
Date and time: August 9(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 7 (Mon.).
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 July 24 (Mon.)
Contents: Lecture about dental care, Maternity recipe, Introduction of baby food.
Oyako (Mother & Child) de Brushing & Child-rearing Help Desk
* Apply by phone.
For whom: Infants and guardians.
Limited to 18 pairs
Date and time: July 24(Mon.) (1)9.30 a.m.~ (2)10.40 a.m.~
Infant Health Checkup
Chekup for | Infants who were born | Date | Time | |
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1 year and 7 months old infants | December 2021 | July 4(Tue.),19(Tue.) | Further information is on a notice letter | End of June |
3 years and 3 months old infants | March 2020 | June 13(Tue.),27(Tue.) | End of May |
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, 2024.
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.
* A list of the designated medical institutions is available in “Kenko Calendar” which are at the Hoken Center or public facilities or on the HP of soka City
*You can apply only individual or gourp screening of stomache/breast/cololectal cancer.
Individual Cancer Screening A
*Jyushin Tsuchi-hyou (Consultation ticket) is required
Place: Designated medical institutions (*)
For apply: By visit or a postcard with your name, address, phone number, birthday and which screening you want and the date you want from the first to third choice to Hoken Center (Health Care Center) by September 20 (Wed.) (postmarked by Sep. 20 (Wed). Jyushin Tsuchi-hyou (Notice of settlement; consultation ticket) will be sent from Hoken Center (Health Care Center).
What screening | For whom | Date | Fee | |
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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. | July 1(Sat.) ~ December 20 (Wed.) | 3500 yen | |
Brest Cancer* Mammography inspection |
People of 40 yrs and older and didn't undergo this screening in 2020 FY. | ~ November 30 (Thur.) | 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. | ~ December 15 (Fri.) | ||
Oral Cancer visual inspection |
People of 50 yrs and older | ~ January 26 (Fri.), 2024 | 700 yen |
Individual Cancer Screening B
*No need to apply Jyushin Tsuchi-hyou (Consultation ticket)
Place: Designated medical institutions (*)
For apply: Directly apply/visit to a medical institution.
What you bring: Kenko Hoken-sho (Health insurance certificate) and 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 | ~ November 30 (Thur.) | 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 | ~ December 15 (Fri.) | 500 yen |
Lung Cancer X-raying TB |
People of 40 yrs and older 65 yrs and older for TB | July 1 (Sat.) ~ September. 30 (Sat.) |
X-ray: 800 yen Sputum: 900 yen (when a doctor requires and you approve) |
Prostate Cancer PSA test (Blood test) |
People of 50 yrs and older | July 1 (Sat.) ~ December 15 (Fri.) |
1200 yen |
Group Cancer Screening
*Jyushin Tsuchi-hyou (Consultation ticket) is required. The number of applicants is limited
Place: Hoken Center (Health Care Center) (address: Chuo 1-5-22, Soka-shi)
For apply: From HP of Soka City or by postcard with your name, address, phone number, birthday and which screening you want, several days you want to Hoken Center (Health Care Center) by September 20 (Wed) (postmarked by Sep. 20 (Wed). Notice of settlement (consultation ticket), which lists the date of inspection for you, will be sent from late in April.
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 | June 29(Thur.), July 8(Sat.), 18(Tue.), 27(Thur.), September 1(Fri.), 20(Wed.), 25(Mon.), October 7(Sat.), 23(Mon.), November 5(Sun), 15(Wed.), 27(Mon.), December 7(Thur.). |
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 12(Wed.), 20(Thur.), August 21(Mon), 27(Sun.) September 23(holiday.), October 16(Mon.), 22(Sun.), November 9(Thur.), 20(Mon.), December 1(Fri.). |
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 | |
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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 |
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Bone Density Measurement Apply by phone July 6(Tue.). |
Hoken Center People of 18 yrs. or older. Fee: 100 yen Limited to 20. *Bring tissue |
June 30(Fri.), Julu 10(Mon.) 9.00 a.m. ~ 9.15 a.m. 10.00 a.m. ~ 10.15 a.m. 11.00 a.m. ~ 11.15 a.m. |