Health check-up for foreign residents – Sunday, November 11, 2007

　

We are organizing the annual health check-up program for foreign residents again this year. All foreign residents or residents of foreign origin are encouraged to attend the event. The program is designed to allow foreign residents to undergo a comprehensive medical check-up at a very subsidized rate (normally costs over 10,000 yen and takes a week). This is to make sure everyone can afford an advanced health-care program. This program lets participants know about their health conditions in detail and can get advice on any preventive measures that needs to be taken. Treatment after the check-up can also be arranged. We would like all foreign residents to live a physically and mentally healthy life in Japan, and take advantage of this medical program. You can get the tests done, consult with a physician and/or talk with the nutritionist all within 2 hours. Translators are provided and a volunteer will guide each participant throughout the process. You will be able to take home all your check-up details. No insurance or identification is required. All records will be confidential. The following are the details of the check-up:

Location: Saku General Hospital

Registration time: 12:00pm-1:30pm. No appointment necessary.

Fee: 1500 yen for people over 15 years old. Below that is FREE.

Tests: Blood pressure, blood test (cholesterol levels, blood cells count, etc), height, weight, BMI, dental check-up, chest X-ray, urine test, HIV test, consultation with a physician/ pediatrician/ nutritionist. You can choose any or all of the above tests.

Find out if you are 100% healthy or need to improve on your eating habits, living styles, and how you can maintain perfect health.

For questions and further information on any of our activities please check our web site at www.cab.npo-jp.net or email us at cab@npo-jp.net or call us at 080-5108-5246.

1. Who and why is this program being organized?

This program is organized by Community Aid Bridge, a non-profit, private international organization in Saku city in cooperation with the medical association in Nagano. The purpose is to let all foreign residents or residents of foreign origin in the area to take advantage of a comprehensive check-up and live a happy and healthy life in Japan. It was initiated after finding reports of foreign residents not being able to go to hospitals because of the lack of funding and/or not having health insurances. On many occasions many waited too long to have checked and consequently cost a lot for the treatment.

2. When and where is it held?

It is held in Saku Central Hospital on Sunday, November 11. Registration is between 12pm-2pm. Free parking is available by the riverside parking lot behind the hospital. MAP

3. What are the contents of the program?

The participants can have the following examined Blood pressure, blood test, HIV test, dental examination, height, weight, waist, BMI, X-ray, urine test, consultations with a physician and/or a pediatrician, and consultation with a dietician/ nutritionist. Participants can take one or all of the above-mentioned tests.

4. Do the participant need to bring anything?

Just 1500 yen for adults. Children under 15 are free. The fee includes all the tests mentioned above. In addition, you don’t have to show your health insurance card or any form of identification.

5. Can we take the results home?

Yes. You can take home all original records of your tests. A copy will be taken for hospital record purposes. All information will be confidentially handled.

6. What if the doctors find something wrong and I need to go back to the hospital?

If you need to come back for treatment, you can always do that at the same hospital or go to the nearest hospital from your home. Since you have the test results, further tests may not be necessary at the same hospital. However, you will need to go in as a regular outpatient.

7. How can I get to Saku Central Hospital?

If you are driving, please check our web site for the map. You can also come by Koumi Line to Usuda station. If you need a ride from the station, please let us know at least a day in advance. As long as you register between 12-2pm, we can have you checked.

8. How do I prepare for the day?

If possible, please do not drink alcohol 24 hours prior to the day. Also, please do not eat a lot of sweet things, drinks with caffeine, or a heavy breakfast/ lunch before the test. Food contents and quantity can produce inaccurate results.