First in the Prefecture: Collaboration with Municipality in Health Checkup Project; Cooperating to Improve Naka City's Screening Rate [Ibaraki Tochigi]
Co-op Pal System Ibaraki Tochigi and Naka City have signed an agreement to improve health checkup participation rates among Naka City residents. The initiative involves offering 'Health Checkup Happy Gifts' to those who complete their specific health checkups, with Pal System delivering these gifts to recipients. This collaboration aims to promote resident health management and extend the healthy life expectancy of the region.
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Co-op Pal System Ibaraki Tochigi (Headquarters: Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Representative Director: Kyoyo Aoki) and Naka City (Mayor: Hikaru Sakizaki) concluded a "Collaboration Agreement Regarding National Health Insurance Specific Health Checkup Project" on Thursday, March 26. This is the first time a municipality in the prefecture has formed a partnership with a co-op for a health checkup project. Based on the agreement, participants eligible for health checkups who are enrolled in the Naka City National Health Insurance will receive gifts that can be chosen from items such as rice packs and natural water. Through the collaboration between administration and co-ops, we will promote health management for local residents.
Delivery of Packaged Rice and Other Items After Health Checkup
Following the agreement, Naka City will distribute "Health Checkup Happy Gift" information cards when distributing notices for specific health checkups, which include blood tests and physical measurements. Those who wish to participate can apply after their health checkup using the form enclosed with their results.
The gift will be delivered to the applicant's home by Pal System on behalf of the city. Recipients can choose from items such as box tissues, rice packs, and drinking water, and a course where the recipient can look forward to what they will receive is also available.
The city and Pal System Ibaraki Tochigi have previously concluded a "Collaboration Agreement Regarding Cooperation in Watch Activities" (December 2012) and a "Collaboration Agreement Regarding the Promotion of Child-Rearing Support" (July 2025). By utilizing the co-op's delivery infrastructure, which operates on the same day and time each week within the community, we have been working to protect the safety of the local community and create an environment where children can grow up healthy. With the conclusion of this agreement, we will contribute to the extension of the region's healthy life expectancy.
Signing Ceremony: "To Help People Live Vibrantly"
Pal System Ibaraki Tochigi and Naka City concluded the "Collaboration Agreement Regarding National Health Insurance Specific Health Checkup Project" and held a signing ceremony on Thursday, March 26. Representative Director Kyoyo Aoki attended from Pal System Ibaraki Tochigi and gave a greeting, stating, "I hope this will be a step towards creating a system where everyone can live vibrantly. I would be grateful if we could support the healthy lives of the people of Naka City and contribute, even in a small way, to improving the screening rate."
Pal System Ibaraki Tochigi will continue to aim for the creation of a region where everyone can live with peace of mind by collaborating with various people, including public administration.
Co-operative Pal System Ibaraki Tochigi
Location: 2-1-39 Kaigan, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Representative Director: Kyoyo Aoki
Capital: 7.09 billion yen, Number of members: 141,000, Total business volume: 18.34 billion yen (as of the end of March 2025)
HP: https://www.palsystem-ibaraki.coop/
Pal System Co-operative Federation
Location: 2-2-6 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Atsushi Shibusawa
13 member organizations/unified business system user organizations, total business volume: 260.42 billion yen / total number of members: 1.762 million (as of the end of March 2025)
Member co-ops: Pal System Tokyo, Pal System Kanagawa, Pal System Chiba, Pal System Saitama, Pal System Ibaraki Tochigi, Pal System Yamanashi Nagano, Pal System Gunma, Pal System Fukushima, Pal System Shizuoka, Pal System Niigata Tokimeki, Pal System Kyosairen, Saitama Prefecture Workers' Co-operative, Ai Coop Miyagi
HP: https://www.pal-system.co.jp/