‘Genki Sukoyaka‘ Health Checks（元気すこやか健診）

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From 2024, health check fees (the portion paid by the individual) will be free for those enrolled in the Higashihiroshima City National Health Insurance. (Excluding basic medical examinations for those under 39 years of age.)There is no need to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility for Free Health Checks.

Health checks are available, aimed at helping residents to live healthy lives, by discovering lifestyle-related diseases, cancer, etc., at an early stage, enabling early treatment. There are group health checks, held at various locations around the city, and individual health checks, which are conducted at medical facilities.
If you are eligible for a health check, you will be sent information about the health check, health check voucher(s), and an application postcard. These will be sent from the Medical Treatment and Health Division around June. If you have moved into the city, etc., and you do not have vouchers for the health check, or a guide to health checks, please contact the Medical Treatment and Health Division.

If you wish to take a group health check, you should apply using the application postcard you were sent. If you wish to apply online, please do so from the QR code on the health check voucher.

If you wish to take a health check at a medical facility, please contact directly (by phone or in person) the medical facility you wish to use, to make a reservation. 

You do not need to apply by postcard.
Decide the medical facility where you wish to take the health check, and the checks you wish to undergo.

Make a reservation directly (by phone, in person, etc.) at the medical facility at which you wish to take the health check.

These forms are only for reference. Please fill in the form in Japanese.

Steps from reception to the notification of results

1. Reception: Please come at the designated time.
2. Medical Interview: Please fill out the necessary information on the medical examination questionnaire in advance and bring it with you.
3. Health check
4. Payment:After the health check is completed, please pay the fee for the health check at the payment counter.
5. Notification of results:The results of the health check will be sent to you from Higashihiroshima Memorial Hospital, about one month after you take the health check.
   The personal information necessary for the health check will be shared only with Higashihiroshima City and the organization responsible for group health checks.

Necessary items for the health check

• Health check coupon (please do not separate the two halves of the coupon)
• Health check form (please fill in the necessary sections, such as the health check questionnaire, etc.)
• Proof of eligibility for free health check (those eligible only) *Not required for those insured under Higashihiroshima City National Health Insurance.
• Urine collection container (only for those undergoing a specific health check or a basic health check)
• Stool collection container (for those undergoing a colorectal cancer examination)
• National Health Insurance Certificate (only for those taking a specific health check or basic health check)

Points to note before taking the examination

If you are undergoing a chest, stomach or chest X-ray examination

 If you have any medical devices attached to your body or externally, please consult your doctor beforehand. Depending on the device, you may need to remove or stop using it.
(Examples) Continuous glucose monitor, insulin pump, deep brain stimulation device, etc.

The basic health check and the specific health check

• The specific health checkup is for those insured under Higashihiroshima City National Health Insurance.
• For urine test, collect a urine sample from the day of the health check in a container and bring it with you.
• Please refrain from eating, drinking (including candy, gum, and tablets) and smoking from 9:00 p.m. the night before until the end of the checkup, as this will affect the results of your blood sugar test.
  You may drink water, tea, or take medication.
  However, do not take blood sugar medication as it may cause hypoglycemia.
• Please refrain from consuming alcohol or exercising vigorously the day before your checkup.
• Persons aged 40 to 74 have a waist circumference measurement. Please come in clothes that allow you to easily show your abdomen (avoid bodysuits, dresses, etc.).

Hepatitis virus examination

Those who have received a hepatitis virus examination at a health check in Higashihiroshima City in the past are not eligible.

Stomach cancer examination

• Because it affects the test results, please finish dinner by 9:00 p.m. the day before the examination, and do not drink alcoholic beverages. After 9:00 p.m., only water is allowed.
• To ensure a smooth examination, please come in clothes that do not have metal or plastic fittings (hooks, buttons, zippers, etc.) on the upper body or the abdomen.
• On the day of the examination, you can drink 200ml (about 1 cup) of water or hot water, up until 2 hours before the examination.
• If you are taking medicine for treatment, please take it with 200ml (about 1 cup) of water or hot water, at the latest 2 hours before the examination.
  *Do not take blood sugar medication as it may cause hypoglycemia.
  *Please do not eat candy or gum, as they may affect the results of the examination.
  *If you have other chronic diseases, please consult your doctor.
• People with high blood pressure on the day may not be able to undergo the examination.
• For those who have weak grip strength, the contents of the examination may be changed.

Lung cancer examination

A chest X-ray will be taken, so please wear clothes on the top half your body that do not have metal or plastic parts (hooks, buttons, fasteners, etc.)

Colorectal cancer examination

• Two days’ worth of stool samples are required for the examination. If you can only collect one day's stool, collect the sample from two different parts of the stool. For details, please read the notes on the correct way to take stool samples, enclosed with the containers.
• Stool from a maximum of three days before the health check date can be tested. Store the samples in a cool, dark place.
• Do not collect stool during menstruation.
• If you decide to cancel the colorectal cancer examination, please cooperate in returning the unused containers.

Cervical cancer examination

• Those who have never had sexual intercourse should undergo a medical examination at a medical institution.
• Please come in a skirt or clothes that are easy to put on and take off so that the examination can proceed smoothly.
• It may be difficult to collect cells correctly during menstruation, so please avoid taking the test on the date of your menstruation. If the amount of bleeding is large and it is judged that the examination is difficult, the examination may be canceled.
• For cervical cancer screening during pregnancy, please use the prenatal health check.
• Those who are pregnant or who may be pregnant cannot be examined.

Breast cancer examination (there is no physical examination)

• Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, who have stopped breastfeeding one month or less ago, or who have undergone breast augmentation surgery, cannot undergo breast cancer screening.
• People with pacemakers may not be able to undergo mammography, so please contact Higashihiroshima Memorial Hospital (tel.: 082-423-6662) in advance.

Prostate cancer examination

Those aged 50 or over are eligible.

These forms are only for reference. Please fill in the form in Japanese.

Medical Treatment and Health Division(Iryo-hoken-ka, 医療保健課): 082-420-0936
Location: 2F Main building