NHK Spring Group Expands 'Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics Online' to 13 Group Companies as Employee Benefit
NHK Spring (NHK SPG) will expand its 24/7 online medical consultation service to 13 domestic group companies starting April 2026, supporting 2,818 employees and their families to balance health and work.
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Kids Public Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Naoya Hashimoto) has announced that NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (Yokohama, Kanagawa; President: Kazuhisa Uemura) will expand the use of 'Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics Online' to 13 domestic group companies (targeting 2,818 employees) from April 1, 2026. This service, initially introduced to NHK Spring on a standalone basis in September 2024, allows users to consult pediatricians, gynecologists, and midwives 24/7/365 via smartphones.
### Background of Expansion
NHK Spring Group is a global leader in providing essential components like springs for automotive and industrial sectors. Believing that a healthy workforce is vital for sustainable growth, the company has actively promoted health management through initiatives like 'Work-Life Balance Handbooks' and health seminars. The company achieved the 'Platinum Kurumin' certification in January 2025 and the '3-Star Eruboshi' in January 2026.
Since its initial rollout in 2024, the service has enabled employees of all genders to consult experts regarding infertility, menopause, pregnancy, and childcare. The positive impact on employee peace of mind and work-life balance, combined with rising health awareness across group companies, led to this full-scale expansion.
### Supporting Sensitive Workplace Concerns
- **Lowering Barriers for Sensitive Consultations**: The service ensures anonymity, making it easier for employees to discuss issues like menopause or infertility that are often difficult to raise in a professional setting. Family members and partners are also eligible to use the service if the employee is registered.
- **Equitable Support Across Locations**: With 267 medical professionals (as of December 2025) available via PC or smartphone, the service ensures that employees at various regional sites receive equal health support.
### Key Consultation Features
- **Anytime Consultation**: Text questions are accepted 24/7, with experts providing responses within 24 hours in principle.
- **Night Consultation**: Reserved 10-minute slots for LINE chat or video calls are available from 18:00 to 22:00 on weekdays.
### Background of Expansion
NHK Spring Group is a global leader in providing essential components like springs for automotive and industrial sectors. Believing that a healthy workforce is vital for sustainable growth, the company has actively promoted health management through initiatives like 'Work-Life Balance Handbooks' and health seminars. The company achieved the 'Platinum Kurumin' certification in January 2025 and the '3-Star Eruboshi' in January 2026.
Since its initial rollout in 2024, the service has enabled employees of all genders to consult experts regarding infertility, menopause, pregnancy, and childcare. The positive impact on employee peace of mind and work-life balance, combined with rising health awareness across group companies, led to this full-scale expansion.
### Supporting Sensitive Workplace Concerns
- **Lowering Barriers for Sensitive Consultations**: The service ensures anonymity, making it easier for employees to discuss issues like menopause or infertility that are often difficult to raise in a professional setting. Family members and partners are also eligible to use the service if the employee is registered.
- **Equitable Support Across Locations**: With 267 medical professionals (as of December 2025) available via PC or smartphone, the service ensures that employees at various regional sites receive equal health support.
### Key Consultation Features
- **Anytime Consultation**: Text questions are accepted 24/7, with experts providing responses within 24 hours in principle.
- **Night Consultation**: Reserved 10-minute slots for LINE chat or video calls are available from 18:00 to 22:00 on weekdays.