Various Medical Examinations and Health Services

Regular Health Checkups

In addition to the statutory items, regular health checkups also include stomach cancer screening using a combination of stomach cancer risk stratification tests (ABC screening) and barium tests, uric acid and creatinine tests, heart failure risk marker tests, and prostate cancer screening for men, with the aim of leading to early detection and treatment. 
Results from regular health checkups have indicated a high ratio of blood pressure, lipids, and other metrics exceeding the standards. In response, we have implemented a plan to offer healthy set menus in collaboration with cafeteria operators. 　　

Specified Health Examination and Specified Health Guidance

In FY2024, we continued to focus on combatting metabolic syndrome and providing specific health guidance for individuals aged 40 and over. Based on the results of regular health checkups, occupational physicians and nurses offered health guidance, instructing employees on how to make practical lifestyle improvements. The results of these efforts are gradually becoming evident.
In FY2024, the total rate of specified health checkups for insured persons and their dependents was 90.4%, and the rate of specified health guidance was 24.0%.^*1 Although these rates fell short of the national reference standard, we will continue to promote these efforts to meet or exceed the standard. While our efforts in specific health checkups have brought us closer to achieving the national benchmark, we have yet to reach the target for specific health guidance. We remain committed to promoting initiatives that move us closer to these standards.

^*1 Estimated value as of October 2025.

Dental Health Service

We have been conducting dental examinations to prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease. In fiscal year 2024, a total of 321 individuals participated in our “Periodontal Disease Risk Test,” which involves mailing a diagnostic kit for home testing.  We will continue this practice to emphasize the importance of periodontal disease prevention to as many employees as possible.
In addition, to encourage employees to proactively visit dental clinics, we began offering free dental checkups in cooperation with a dental checkup agency in FY2022. In FY2023, 12 employees received these checkups. We will continue this program so that numerous employees can receive effective brushing guidance and early dental treatment.

Preventing Cancer in Women

We introduced a mailed cervical cancer risk test (HPV test) in FY2024 to encourage appropriate gynecological examinations. 
And subsidies are available for cervical cancer screening and breast cancer screening at medical institutions, as well as gynecological examinations during health checkups. We will continue to undertake initiatives to protect women's health.

Regular Health Checkups

In the regular health checks, gastric cancer risk screenings combined with barium inspection as well as cancer prevention screenings intended for detecting prostate cancer for men and cervical cancer for women are carried out with the aim of early detection and treatment. Blood analysis for uric acid and creatinine was introduced in FY 2015, and risk tests for cerebral infarction and heart failure were newly introduced in FY 2017. Cervical cancer screening (uterine cytology self-collection method) was abolished in FY 2020 after a change in national guidelines, and currently the use of the subsidiary aid system and comprehensive medical checkups is recommended. To provide accurate medical exams, effective exams will be introduced while reviews are carried out.

The results of regular health checks showed that the percentage of employees exceeding standards for blood pressure, lipids, and other factors tended to be high. With the cooperation of cafeteria operators, we drew up plans to provide Healthy Set Meals to encourage employees to think about their dietary habits. In FY 2019 this initiative was implemented at the Akita unit, and since FY 2020, we have been gradually expanding the program to other sites.

In addition, My Health Report is distributed to employees aged 40 and older. My Health Report is a single document designed just for the recipient that combines health rankings using big data maintained by subcontractors, highly individualized advice, and lifestyle improvement content including original meal and exercise prescriptions. Going forward, SII will provide information that employees themselves can proactively use to improve their lifestyles.

Health Enhancement with Family

The health management website "KENPOS," available to employees and their dependents, allows employees to read health columns and record information such as the number of steps taken, weight, sleep time, and meals. An incentive point system has also been introduced, which encourages employees to manage their health in a fun and sustainable way. The number of participants in walking events using KENPOS has increased with each passing event, and people are competing with colleagues and family members to see who can walk the most steps, expanding the circle of people who are trying to improve their health. Additionally, by recording weight and sleep and taking health quizzes, employees are encouraged to improve their lifestyle habits beyond exercise, which helps to raise employee health awareness. We will continue to hold events that allow families and colleagues to enjoy themselves. 

Women's Health

In September, a video on health issues specific to women was distributed. The content, which was supervised by a gynecologist, was intended to help improve women's health and promote understanding and support throughout the workplace, to which end, male employees were also encouraged to watch the videos.

Smoking Cessation Measures

To support smoking cessation, we offered an online smoking cessation program and distributed videos on the health risks of smoking.

Fall Prevention Measures

For the first time, a fall prevention assessment session was held on the day of flu vaccinations at the Takatsuka and Ohno units. The goal is to prevent falls by assessing current physical balance and muscle strength. A total of 169 participants from both units took part in the event.