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Medical Center for Student Health
The Medical Center for Student Health Services is located on the second floor of the administration building. The center is open for a medical examination, first aid, consultation of any problem related to both physical and mental health for students and university staff members. For further information, please contact the reception desk at the center. (extension 5245)
Nearby Hospitals
Specialty |
Clinic |
Hours |
Phone |
Address |
Holidays |
| Internal Medicine | Kawara Iin |
9:00 - 12:00 16:30 - 19:00 |
851-2206 |
2-12-3 Sumiyoshi Honmachi, Higashi Nada-ku | Tue., PM of Sat. |
| Internal Medicine | Kageshita
Junkan-ki
Naika
|
9:30 - 12:00 16:30 -18:30 |
871-3555 |
Rokko Eki-mae Bldg. 4F 3-3-1 Miyama-cho, Nada-ku | Thu., PM of Sat. |
| Plastic Surgery | Hagino Seikei Geka |
9:30 - 12:30 15:30 - 18:30 Sat: 14:00 - 16:00 |
842-7576 |
3 bangai 1bankan 3F 4-1-1-301-3 Bingo-cho, Nada-ku | Wed. PM |
| Ophthalmology (Eyes) |
Yamanaka Gan-ka |
AM: 9:30-12:30 PM: M, W, F 14:00-18:00 Sat.: 14:00-16:00 |
851-0705 |
2-10-13 Takaha-cho, Nada-ku | Tue., Thu. PM |
| Dermatology (skin) | Nishino Hifuka Clinic |
AM 9:30-12:30
Thu. 9:30-12:00 PM 16:00-19:00 |
806-1112 |
Rokko Ekimae Building 5F 3-3-1 Miyama-cho Nada-ku | Thu, Sat PM |
| Dentistry (Teeth) |
Yamanaka Shi-ka |
AM: 9:30-12:00
PM: M, W, F 14:00-20:00 Tue., Sat. 14:00-18:00 |
821-0100 |
2-10-13 Takaha-cho, Nada-ku | Thu. |
| *(Prior appointment necessary) A short consultation is included in the first examination. Non-Japanese speakers must be accompanied by an interpreter. | |||||
| All Areas | Rokko Byouin |
AM: 8:30-11:30 PM: Internal Medicine 13:00-16:00 Plastic Surgery (Only Thu.) 13:00-16:30 |
851-8558 |
5-1 Tsuchiyama-cho, Nada-ku | Sat.
Plastic
Surgery
PM: Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri. |
| Internal Medicine/ Surgery/ *Plastic Surgery/ *Brain Surgery | Nishi Byoin |
9:00 - 12:00 16:00 - 19:00 |
821-4151 |
3-2-18 Bingo-cho Nada-ku | Sat. PM* |
| *Call before going. Time may vary by clinical specialty. | |||||
| All Areas | Kaisei Byoin |
8:30 - 11:30 |
871-5201 |
3-11-15 Shinohara Kita Machi, Nada-ku | * |
*Each department has its own days off. Contact the hospital first to check before going. |
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| All Areas | Kobe University Hospital |
8:30 - 11:00 |
382-5111
International Patient Center 382-6598 |
7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku | Sat. |
* Holidays listed above may have changed, it is advisable to first contact the hospital before going.
Student Casualty Insurance
The Student Casualty Insurance is a nation-wide mutual aid system for students to provide insurance for physical injuries caused by accidents occurring during regular courses, official programs, and extracurricular activities on campus. An application to join the Student Casualty Insurance Plan must be made at time of matriculation.
For further details, contact the International Students Section of each faculty.
Measles Antibody Level Registration System
To prevent a possible outbreak of Measles and Rubella on campus, Kobe University requires all students to submit either one of these two certificates. (Students entering in April must submit either one of the certificates at the routine medical check-up scheduled in early April, while students entering in October must do so at the routine medical check-up schedules in mid-October.)
(1) Submission of "Vaccination Certificate" or "Antibody Test Certificate"
- All Kobe University students must submit one of the following certificates issued by
an accredited medical institution.
- Vaccination Certificate given to students who were inoculated with measles and rubella vaccines (or MR vaccine) within the last five years.
- Antibody Test Certificate given to students who display adequate antibody titer in their blood to prevent developing measles or rubella within the last five years. (8.0≤by IgG-EIA method, 128≤by PA method, 4≤by NT method for Measles, and 32≤by HI method for Rubella.
- Exception
If the antibody titer level is below the requirement yet you cannot be inoculated with one of the vaccines listed above for any reason, please present the document (for example, a certificate issued by the doctor) to explain why.
(2) Database Registration and Issuance or Registered Card
All students who submit one of the two certificates listed above will be registered in the Kobe University Measles Database and issued a Registered Card.
(3) Students with Registered Card
Students who have this Registered Card may come on campus and attend classes even if there is a threat of measles outbreak or its expansion on or in the vicinity of Kobe University (including warning to stay off campus). This card also entitles the students to participate in club activities and athletic games on or off campus.
Prevention of Infectious Disease
(1) Tuberculosis
The number of tuberculosis cases has decreased today, but it is still the biggest infectious disease in Japan. If it is not detected in time there is a great possibility that family and acquaintances may be infected. It is important to have a checkup once a year. A health check is available at the Medical Center for Student Health Services, and housewives and self-employed people should have a health check organized through their municipal office. The checkup is free of charge and foreign residents do not need to present their Certificate of Alien Registration.
(2) Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (also known as social or venereal diseases) affect not only the infected person but also the family and descendants of the infected person. To prevent the spread of such diseases, public health centers and some medical facilities provide services such as examinations for syphilis by serodiagnosis.
(3) AIDS
- Telephone consultation (in Japanese)
Consultation Time: Mon. - Thu. (excluding national holidays) 13:00 - 17:00 Place: Hyogo Prefecture Consultation Center Telephone Number: (078) 360-4946 If you do not understand Japanese, you should engage an interpreter or contact the Hyogo International Association Information and Advisory Service for help with interpretation (Tel (078) 382-2052).
- HIV test
The public health centers in Hyogo Prefecture give free and anonymous testing HIV. People who are uncertain if they may be infected with AIDS (or have reason to believe they are) should undergo an examination.
(4) Immunization Shots
Immunization shots for diphtheria, whooping cough, measles, and Japanese encephalitis are given at the Public Hygiene Section of municipal offices.
The fee and types of immunization shots available are different at each office. Foreign residents need to present their Certificate of Alien Registration.
For Students Only
National Health Insurance
The National Health Insurance System in Japan is an insurance system to reduce individuals' medical cost. International students who reside in Japan are eligible to become a member of National Health Insurance.
Procedures are carried out at the ward office. After enrollment, you will pay monthly premiums. Upon joining the system you will be issued a National Health Insurance Certificate. If you show this at the reception desk when you receive medical treatment, you will need to pay only 30% of the incurred medical costs.
*Reimbursement of high Cost Medical Fees
If you paid over 35,400 yen to the same medical institution within the same month, you are eligible for a refund. Take the receipt, bankbook, and an inkan (personal seal) to the city/ward office and file for a refund.
Student Casualty Insurance
The Student Casualty Insurance is a nation-wide mutual aid system for students to provide insurance for physical injuries caused by accidents occurred during regular courses, official programs, and extracurricular activities on campus. An application to join the Student Casualty Insurance Plan must be made at time of matriculation.
For further details, contact the International Students Section of each faculty.
Annual Medical Examination
Kobe University carries out an annual medical examination in April every year. When notified by departments or institutions, you should have the examination. Newly arrival students must have the examination either in spring or fall, which is earlier. Spring examination is carried out for both Japanese students and international students in April. Students having prescribed examination of the medical center can be issued with health certificates (for free) necessary for scholarship applications etc. Students not having the examination must go to hospitals or clinics to have an examination, which contains the same tests as Kobe University's, and submit it to the medical center. If students don't have any medical examination, they may lose their credits or registrations.