Free Online Health Consultations During New Year
As the year comes to a close and we approach the New Year, many of us seek support for health-related concerns.
Kids Public, a Tokyo-based company, has announced that its online health consultation service,
Obstetrics and Pediatrics Online, will remain available for free consultations throughout the holiday period.
Service Overview
Kids Public operates this remote health consultation service, ensuring that residents of participating municipalities and employees of partnered organizations can access quality healthcare advice during a time that could be stressful and challenging, especially for parents and expectant mothers.
Availability
- - 24/7 Consultation: Users can ask questions at any time throughout the year, with instant answers provided in a one-question-at-a-time format. This is perfect for those with irregular schedules or urgent inquiries.
- - Evening Consultations: On select weekdays (December 29, 30, 31, and January 2), evening slots from 6 PM to 10 PM allow for a 10-minute reservation-based consultation via message chat or video call.
- - Daytime Midwife Consultations: Scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1 PM to 5 PM, users can engage in direct message consultations with midwives via LINE without prior bookings, offering a comfortable environment to discuss concerns at length.
- - Consultation Search: The service boasts over 30,000 trusted consultation cases crafted by healthcare professionals, enabling users to search for similar past inquiries, which can provide insight into their own situations.
How to Use the Service
For those eligible to utilize the
Obstetrics and Pediatrics Online, the process is straightforward. Interested individuals need to register through the service's respective websites:
These websites provide an engaging video illustrating how to access the services, emphasizing the ease with which support is available.
Company Background
Founded in 2015 by pediatrician
Naoya Hashimoto, Kids Public has developed a reputation for its commitment to providing a seamless healthcare experience from pregnancy through child-rearing. Originally launching the
Pediatrics Online service in 2016, the addition of
Obstetrics Online in 2018 broadened the company’s reach in maternal care. As of 2023, the inclusion of day-time midwife consultations reflects their ongoing dedication to comprehensive support in these critical life stages.
With a team of over 250 pediatricians, obstetricians, and midwives directly involved in company operations, Kids Public maintains an innovative 24/7 online consultation system, underscoring its distinct role in the telehealth landscape.
The company collaborates with over 230 municipalities for experimental and research purposes, enhancing the acceptance and utility of telemedicine in Japan. Through their efforts, Kids Public is shaping a society that supports healthy growth at every step of the developmental process.
Contact Information
For any inquiries regarding this release, please reach out to:
Company Overview
- - Name: Kids Public, Inc.
- - Location: 11-8 Kanda-Mitodai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- - Representative: Naoya Hashimoto
- - Established: 2015
- - Employee Count: 35 (as of December 2025)
- - Medical Staff Count: 267 (as of December 2025)
- - Website: Kids Public
Kids Public is committed to advancing telehealth solutions, ensuring that no one is left without the necessary support during the crucial periods of parenting and pregnancy.