Last updated: April 1, 2022
The osteoporosis preventive examination was suspended to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, but will resume in April 2022.
However, it may be canceled depending on the future infection situation.
If there are any changes, we will keep you updated and let you know. Please contact us for more information.
Osteoporosis is a disease that makes bones brittle and prone to fractures. If you break a bone, you will often become bedridden after that, so you need to be careful.
The main causes are aging, disease, heredity, lifestyle habits such as unbalanced eating habits and lack of exercise, and it is said that women in particular are prone to osteoporosis due to hormonal changes after menopause and being too thin. increase. Since osteoporosis has few subjective symptoms, regular bone density examinations are important.
The Health Center offers screenings and advice on how to prevent osteoporosis.
Why don't you take this opportunity to have an osteoporosis prevention examination that allows you to easily measure bone density?
Eligible persons, examination content and examination cost
Target audience
- Residents over the age of 20
However, those who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis at a medical institution or
Those undergoing such treatment are excluded.
Can be used once per year.
Inspection content
- Inspection method
Bone density of the heel bone is measured by ultrasound.
On the day of the examination, please come in clothes that are easy to walk barefoot.
- Explanation of results
The doctor will explain the results of the examination on the day of the examination.
Public health nurses and nutritionists will provide health consultations according to the results.
examination fee
- 300 yen
All members of the same household on the Shinjuku Basic Resident Register are exempt from resident tax,
If you are receiving public assistance or are over 70 years old, you can apply to be exempted from paying the fee.
For exemption applications, please contact the Health Center in advance.
Examination venue and examination schedule
Screening venue
Ushigome Health Center Yaraicho 6 (Relocated to the temporary government building for rebuilding on June 14, 2021)
Telephone 03-3260-6231 Fax 03-3260-6223
Yotsuya Health Center 10-16 Yotsuya Saneicho
Telephone 03-3351-5161 Fax 03-3351-5166
Higashi-Shinjuku Health Center Shinjuku 7-26-4
Telephone 03-3200-1026 Fax 03-3200-1027
Ochiai Health Center Shimoai 4-6-7
Telephone 03-3952-7161 Fax 03-3952-9943
Checkup schedule
- Announcement of 2021 osteoporosis preventive examination (table) [PDF format: 323] (New window display)
- Announcement of 2021 osteoporosis preventive examination (the back) [PDF format: 429] (New window display)
How to apply
- Please make a reservation directly with each health center at the venue.
(Application reception: Monday to Friday (excluding December 29th to January 3rd and holidays) 8:30 to 17:00)
- Capacity 40 people (first-come-first-served basis)
Inquiries about this page
Click the name of the health center in the table below for the homepage of each health center.
| Ushigome Health Center |
TEL 03-3260-6231 Fax: 03-3260-6223 |
| Yotsuya Health Center |
TEL 03－3351－5161 Fax: 03-3351-5166 |
| Higashi-Shinjuku Health Center |
TEL 03-3200-1026 FAX 03－3200－1027 |
| Ochiai Health Center |
TEL 03-3952-7161 FAX +81-3-3952-9943 |