Events

Theme: 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake: The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident and medical care
Senior Assistant Professor: Kazuya Tsunoda Department of Radiological Technology

March 11, 2026, marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. This lecture will explore how the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, which occurred 15 years ago, has transformed healthcare in Fukushima, drawing on Senior Assistant Professor 's own experiences.

Topic: Learn about medical devices and health – What does a clinical engineer do?
Senior Assistant Professor: Nana Ito, Department of Medical Technology

This program explains the correct use of medical devices for home use and how to interpret their readings. It also provides an easy-to-understand introduction, including personal experiences, to the role of clinical engineers working in hospitals and the safety management of medical devices.

Topic: Training to protect your shoulders - Practical application of theory-based training
Senior Assistant Professor: Makoto Seki Department of Physical Therapy

Are you suffering from shoulder pain or stiffness? This lecture will explain the mechanics of shoulder movement and provide practical demonstrations of "training to protect your shoulders."

Theme: Applying Nursing Observational Skills to Everyday Life: Health Checks – How to Spot "Something Different"
Senior Assistant Professor: Kumiko Furukawa, Department of Nursing

This course teaches you key points and observation methods for health checks you can do in your daily life, helping you develop the ability to notice when something is "different from usual." Let's cultivate the ability to "notice" things for the sake of our health.

Topic: Is that brake problem really just a "foot" issue? ~The often-overlooked changes in the brain and driving~
Senior Assistant Professor: Kenichi Todoroki, Department of Occupational Therapy

This program focuses on the themes of "Social Participation × Driving × Senior Citizens × MCI × Higher Brain Functions," exploring the meaning of driving in daily life, the relationship between driving and higher brain functions (cognitive functions), and deepening your understanding of your own "health" through a self-assessment of driving and cognitive functions.

Theme: A scary story about the future: "Sorry, all the ambulances are out right now."
Senior Assistant Professor: Hiroaki Fukuda, Department of Medical Technology

The number of 119 emergency calls continues to increase year after year. While the population is declining, the number of emergency calls keeps rising. Let's think together about how communities can solve this problem and what kind of mindset is necessary for those who use the service.