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Nippon Medical University Celebrates 150 Years with a New Health Check Facility

Nippon Medical University, one of Japan's oldest private medical universities, is marking its 150th anniversary with a significant initiative: the grand opening of the Yaesu Health Check Station on June 30, 2026. This state-of-the-art preventive medical facility is conveniently located directly connected to Tokyo Station, within the TOFROM YAESU TOWER. The launch of this facility goes ahead of the scheduled opening of the commercial area.

Overview of Yaesu Health Check Station

The newly established station aims to shift the traditional approach to health checks from merely spotting abnormalities to a more comprehensive preventive health strategy. By utilizing the university's extensive expertise accumulated over the past century and a half, the station will offer tailored health assessments that not only focus on early detection of diseases, including cancer, but also take future health risks into account.

The facility incorporates advanced technology and methodologies such as PET/CT scans, enabling high-precision diagnostics. These services are designed based on a person’s unique habits and predispositions, fostering continuous health management intended to enhance longevity.

Key Features of the Facility

1. Proactive Preventive Medicine: The health check station's primary objective is to move towards a preventative community health model. By assessing genetic backgrounds and lifestyle factors, the station aims to identify potential health risks before they develop into serious conditions. This shift towards a more aggressive healthcare approach underscores the belief in anticipating health challenges, enabling effective management and treatment strategies tailored for individuals.

2. Specialist Support: Expert medical professionals from the university, particularly those at the professor level, will lead the health check protocols. They will ensure a high-quality examination system grounded in medical evidence. Rather than providing mere numerical data, the analyses will be based on comprehensive interpretations from advanced hospital insights with subsequent recommendations for follow-ups or treatments, if necessary.

3. Customized Health Assessments: The Yaesu Health Check Station offers a Tailored Health Package, designed uniquely for each visitor based on their medical history, risk factors, and lifestyle patterns. This personalized approach allows for a high degree of diagnostic precision and early intervention, moving away from standardized check-up courses.

4. Advanced Imaging Technology: Equipped with high-performance PET/CT systems utilizing semiconductor technology, the station excels in providing precise imaging diagnostics. This capability facilitates thorough evaluations of the body in one exam, ensuring that minute changes and potential health issues can be detected early—crucial for timely interventions, especially in oncology.

Facility Details

• - Official Name: Nippon Medical University Yaesu Health Check Station
• - Location: TOFROM YAESU TOWER, 6th and 7th floors, 1-6-1 Yaesu, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, 103-0028
• - Opening Date: June 30, 2026
• - Director: Hiroshi Yoshida
• - Main Equipment: Dual PET/CT machines, 1.5T MRI, standard CT, upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, and various ultrasound diagnostic tools.
• - Primary Offerings: PET/CT packages, specialized health checks for heart, brain, Alzheimer's, general health checks, female health options, and customizable additional tests.

Additionally, there is a dedicated area for women, and comfortable waiting lounges for PET scan patients will enhance the service experience.

About Nippon Medical University

Founded in 1876 as a part of the Kaisei Gakusha, Nippon Medical University is Japan's oldest private medical school, celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. With campuses located in Bunkyo Ward, Musashino City, Inzai City in Chiba Prefecture and Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the institution has embraced technological innovation to deliver cutting-edge medical education. Its educational philosophy centers around **