Preventive Medicine Center
Mission
Since 1988, our hospital has been dedicating health check-up. In 2010, we moved to our current location and established Healthcare center. In 2021, Healthcare Center relocated to Advanced Medical Center and renamed to Preventive Medicine Center. Not only the early detection of disease, we conduct to promote health from the aspect of disease prevention such as “ME-BYO （Pre-illness）” in which the states that continuously changing between healthy and sick in physical and mental condition, and “Well-Aging” that focuses on maintaining both physical and mental health against aging.
Commitment
The Preventive Medicine Center offers the advanced examinations with the state-of-the-art equipment and in-depth consultation by experienced medical professions. We can offer a variety of half-day to full-day programs and optional tests upon individual health needs. In addition, based on the health check-up results, we also provide individual lifestyle consultation to improve health and well-being by health professions.
Our comprehensive medical checkups
- Patient-Centered Environment: The facility is designed only for health check-up ensuring privacy and comfortable space, and all examinations can be completed inside of Preventive Medicine Center
- Personalized Care: Customized check-up program and consultation to meet individual needs
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: The latest medical equipment including MRI, CT, and PET/CT for accurate and efficient diagnostics
- Holistic Approach: A comprehensive health assessment that takes into account the overall health status
- Expert Team: Our experienced medical professions dedicate to provide the best quality care
- Strong network with specialists: Smooth referral system to in-hospital departments for follow-up, work-up, and treatment when needed
Featured Examinations
- PET/CT for whole-body cancer screening
- Pancreas cancer test using Exosome
- High-precision pancreatic cancer screening using magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography （MRCP） or ultrasound endoscopy （in preparation）
- Messenger RNA for cancer risk and longevity gene testing
- Lox-index for stroke risk testing
- Dementia risk screening
Enhancing health literacy
We also commit to improve health literacy, fostering healthier futures for individuals and communities. By enhancing health literacy, we promote positive behavioral changes and better health outcomes. Our hospital offers a variety of health education programs and materials, including lectures for the general public, that are designed to be easily understood by non-medical personnels.
Our services to international patients
Japan is a leader in the field of preventive medicine and a pioneer in addressing the challenges of a super-aging society in the world. As the growth of elderly population in the world, the demand for high-quality preventive medicine is increasing. As a result, many foreign patients are aware of the importance of disease prevention and are interested in Japanese medical check-up. In fact, the number of foreign patients coming to Shonan Kamakura General Hospital for comprehensive medical checkups is steadily increasing. They consistently show high levels of satisfaction with our excellent service and compassionate care. We are committed to meeting the diverse health needs and requests of each patient from overseas with the highest expertise and hospitality.
