January 20, 2021
Nearly a decade has passed since the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident. Our 2021 symposium is “10 years and beyond with the Fukushima Health Management Survey: What needs to be done to enhance the resilience of Fukushima’s people?” This forward-looking event will address our current situation, challenges, and future prospects while revisiting efforts of the past 10 years.As this symposium is open to the general public, anybody, including current or former residents of Fukushima Prefecture, health care workers, students, administrators, etc., can participate (preregistration is required).
As with last year’s symposium, we will implement COVID-19 prevention measures at the venue. In addition, this symposium will be broadcast in English and Japanese on our official website, to accommodate world-wide participation while avoiding crowded/close contact (preregistration is required).
(Added on January 15)
January 15 Acceptance of applications for participating in the international symposium at the venue has been suspended. (For details, please see the Latest Information)
February 22 “2021 Fukushima Medical University International Symposium on the Fukushima Health Management Survey” convened. Thank you for all your cooperation and understanding. Please see the Event report for details.
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February 22 2021
In the tradition of previous years, our 3rd International Symposium on the Fukushima Health Management Survey convened February 13 and 14 at The Celecton Fukushima. In contrast to previous years, only Fukushima Medical University staff, some domestic speakers, and media representatives were physically present at the venue. Online participation was arranged in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Thus, while our intended audience included Fukushima residents, healthcare providers, students, administrative professionals, and other stakeholders, on-line distribution enabled a wider, global audience.
Due to a substantial earthquake originating off the Pacific coast of Fukushima on the night of February 13, some speakers intending to be at The Celecton participated on-line. Thanks to everyone’s cooperation, the program was successfully completed even with such unexpected circumstances. We sincerely extend our gratitude.
At the event, Executive Director KAMIYA Kenji, along with other doctors and researchers from FMU and cooperating institutions, presented the results of the Fukushima Health Management Survey and related analyses and findings.
Six invited experts from overseas offered their perspectives online. Residents dedicated to the recovery of Fukushima and FMU students added their experiences and thoughts. Lively discussions addressed questions submitted from online participants. Even with such a successful event, not all questions could be answered in the allotted time, but those questions will guide our communication efforts between now and the next symposium.
As we continue to play a role in the revitalization and reconstruction of Fukushima by watching over the health of our residents, the Center, as part of a healthcare system, will endeavor to help people better understand their individual and community circumstances by disseminating results and lessons learned from the Fukushima Health Management Survey as simply and clearly as possible, but always based on science.
For live viewing at the venue, please make an application via our website. In case the number of applicants exceeds seating capacity, attendance will be determined by random selection from among prior applicants. Please be advised that the registration deadline is January 31 (Sunday). The deadline to register for remote viewing is February 7 (Sunday).
Free parking will not be available. Parking lots near the venue are expected to be crowded. All attendees are encouraged to use public transportation.
*Failure to pre-register and/or antisocial behavior are reasons for venue management to deny admission to the facilities.
| Name | 2021 Fukushima Medical University International Symposium on the Fukushima Health Management Survey |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb. 13 (Sat) 10:00 – 18:30 (Venue opens and, registration starts from 9 am)(Sun) 8:30 -18:00 (Venue opens and, registration starts from 8 am) *Simultaneous interpretation provided |
| Venue | The Celecton Fukushima 3rd Floor, 13-73 Otamachi Fukushima City, Across from JR Fukushima Station West Exit Tel:024-531-1111 |
| Organizer | Radiation Medical Science Center for the Fukushima Health Management Survey, Fukushima Medical University |
| Capacity | Advance registration limit aApproximatey 90 seat(including adjacent satellite venue),pre-registration required →Application for Participation |
| Participation Fee | None |
Nearly 10 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake, subsequent tsunami, and nuclear accident of March, 2011. Recovery and revitalization of Fukushima have steadily progressed, including the resumption of full service along Japan Railway’s Pacific-coast Joban Line in March, 2019. The prefecture has also endeavored, with many and various supporters, to address harmful rumors and revitalize local industries while preserving essential memories of the disaster.
Yet, the light of progress still casts some shadows in today’s Fukushima, as progress in revitalization is punctuated by difficult challenges. Last year’s typhoons and the recent COVID-19 pandemic have added physical and mental burdens to Fukushima residents and hampered our revitalization efforts.
Under these circumstances, Fukushima Medical University’s Radiation Medical Science Center continues to conduct the Fukushima Health Management Survey (FHMS), as commissioned by Fukushima Prefecture in 2011, endeavoring to assess the health conditions of Fukushima residents and provide personalized care and health promotion support suited to individual needs.
As 2021 will be the milestone 10th year since our disaster, this next symposium will reflect on the progress of the FHMS, which continues to be a foundation to strengthen community resilience. By sharing knowledge and experience of renowned experts in and outside Japan, we aim to continue advancing the recovery and revitalization of Fukushima along with a corresponding sense of safety in a changing world. This time, our focus will include the FHMS Pregnancy and Birth Survey. Health care for evacuees and their current status, challenges, and future prospects will also be addressed.
| 9:00 | Main venue opens/ registration starts |
| 9:30 | Web streaming starts (for those who pre-registered) |
| 10:00 | Symposium Starts: General MC - Kenneth NOLLET (FMU) Opening Remarks from the organizer TAKENOSHITA Seiichi (President of Fukushima Medical University (fmu.ac.jp)) |
| 10:15 |
Welcome remarks UCHIBORI Masao (Governor of Fukushima Prefecture) (Planned) Congratulatory remarks YOKOYAMA Shinichi, State Minister for Reconstruction, Reconstruction Agency (planned) HORIUCHI Noriko, State Minister of the Environment, Ministry of the Environment (Planned) |
| 10:30 |
Congratulatory remarks from international organization officials(video messages) |
| 10:50 |
Introduction: Summarizing results from 10 years of the Fukushima Health Management Survey (FHMS) Chair: OHTO Hitoshi (FMU) Speaker: KAMIYA Kenji (Executive Director, Radiation Medical Science Center for the Fukushima Health Management Survey, FMU) |
| 11:30 |
End of Opening Session (lunch break) |
| 12:30 |
1-1 Pregnancy and Birth Survey in Fukushima Prefecture FUJIMORI Keiya (FMU) |
| 12:50 |
1-2 Support systems for mothers and children in Fukushima Prefecture KAIWA Atsushi (Director, Fukushima Prefecture Childcare Support Division) |
| 13:05 |
1-3 (1) Mother’s voices regarding pregnancy and childrearing in Fukushima: Pregnancy and Birth Survey data GOTO Aya (FMU) (2) Mothers' voices regarding pregnancy and childrearing in Fukushima: Telephone counseling results ISHII Kayoko (FMU) |
| 13:30 |
Break |
| 13:45 |
1-4 Talks on experiences of parenting in Fukushima Prefecture (1) My experience of the disaster and childrearing (Iwaki City) MATSUMOTO Nami (Iwaki Medical Center) (2) My experience of the disaster and childrearing (Fukushima City) KATO Emi (Kato Farm, Inc.) (3) My experience of the disaster and childrearing (Minamisoma City) ANBE Hiroshi (Minamisoma Municipal General Hospital) |
| 14:30 |
Discussion Chair: MUROTSUKI Jun (Miyagi Children’s Hospital) FUJIMORI Keiya (FMU) Discussants: Session 1 Presenters |
| 15:00 |
End of Session 1 (break) |
| 15:10 |
2-1 Current status of the Thyroid Ultrasound Examination program and the results of the second Full-Scale Survey (third-round survey) SHIMURA Hiroki (FMU) |
| 15:30 |
2-2 Evaluation of the thyroid ultrasound examination program in Fukushima – current situation and future challenges KATANODA Kota (National Cancer Center)* *Due to measures taken to prevent coronavirus, presentation of speakers marked with * will be pre-recorded videos, while discussion will be via live internet. |
| 15:50 |
2-3 What is overdiagnosis of cancer? SOBUE Tomotaka (Osaka University) |
| 16:10 |
2-4 Surgical treatment for low-risk and high-risk thyroid cancer in Japan IMAI Tsuneo (Higashinagoya National Hospital)* *Due to measures taken to prevent coronavirus, presentation of speakers marked with * will be pre-recorded videos, while discussion will be via live internet. |
| 16:30 |
2-5 Challenges and future directions of support for the examinees and their families during the secondary confirmatory examinations SETOU Noriko (FMU) |
| 16:50 |
Break |
| 17:10 |
Keynote Lecture 2-6 Comparison of radiation effects on the thyroid gland 10 years after Chernobyl and Fukushima Chair: SUZUKI Shinichi (FMU) Presenter: Gerry THOMAS (Imperial College London) |
| 17:50 |
Break |
| 18:00 |
Discussion Chair: KATANODA Kota (National Cancer Center) YOKOYA Susumu (FMU) Discussants: Session 2 Presenters*, SUZUKI Shinichi (FMU) *Due to measures taken to prevent coronavirus, presentation of speakers marked with * will be pre-recorded videos, while discussion will be via live internet. |
| 18:30 | End of Day 1 Program |
* This program is subject to change. In addition, actual times may vary depending on how the day progresses.
| 8:00 | Main venue opens, registration starts Web streaming starts (for those who pre-registered) |
| 8:30 |
Keynote Lecture 3-1 A social capital perspective to health promotion AIDA Jun (Tokyo Medical and Dental University)* *Due to measures taken to prevent coronavirus, presentation of speakers marked with * will be pre-recorded videos, while discussion will be via live internet. |
| 9:10 |
3-2 Comprehensive Health Check as one of the detailed surveys of the Fukushima Health Management Survey SAKAI Akira (FMU) |
| 9:25 |
3-3 Mental health issues after Fukushima disaster: Current tasks for the future MAEDA Masaharu (FMU) |
| 9:40 |
Break |
| 9:55 |
3-4 Kawauchi Village’s efforts to maintain its residents’ physical and mental health after the earthquake IGARI Keiko (Kawauchi Village Regional Comprehensive Support Center) |
| 10:10 |
3-5 Rising to the challenge of creating a health & wellness town FUJITA Yukihiro (Naraha Town Resident Welfare Division) |
| 10:25 |
3-6 Current conditions and long-term challenges of evacuees to outside the prefecture HARAGUCHI Yayoi (Ibaraki University)* *Due to measures taken to prevent coronavirus, presentation of speakers marked with * will be pre-recorded videos, while discussion will be via live internet. |
| 10:45 |
Break |
| 11:00 |
3-7 Challenges in addressing the well-being of residents living in affected areas: some lessons and perspective Thierry SHNEIDER (CEPN: Nuclear Protection Evaluation Centre, France) *Due to measures taken to prevent coronavirus, presentation of speakers marked with * will be pre-recorded videos, while discussion will be via live internet. |
| 11:20 |
Discussion Chair: OHIRA Tetsuya (FMU) MAEDA Masaharu (FMU) Discussants: Session 3 Presenters, KATO Hiroshi (Hyogo Institute for Traumatic Stress, Session 4 Presenter) |
| 12:00 |
End of Session 3 (break) |
| 13:00 |
Special Lecture I 4-1What is necessary for promoting mental recovery and community reconstruction Chair: MAEDA Masaharu (FMU) Presenter: KATO Hiroshi (Hyogo Institute for Traumatic Stress)* *Due to measures taken to prevent coronavirus, presentation of speakers marked with * will be pre-recorded videos, while discussion will be via live internet. |
| 13:40 |
Special Lecture II 4-2 Ten-year record of reconstruction and revitalization of Soma City: A message to be passed on to future generations Chair: OHTO Hitoshi (FMU) Presenter: TACHIYA Hidekiyo (Mayor of Soma City) |
| 14:20 |
End of Session 4 (break) |
| 14:40 |
Special Lecture 5-1 An overview of UNSCEAR’s work on the levels and effects of radiation exposure due to the Fukushima Accident since the UNSCEAR 2013 Report Gillian HIRTH (UNSCEAR: United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation) * |
| 15:20 |
5-2 WHO framework for mental health and psychosocial support in radiological and nuclear emergencies Zhanat CARR (WHO: World Health Organization)* |
| 15:40 |
5-3 Lessons learned from Fukushima and other nuclear accidents Jacques LOCHARD (ICRP: International Commission on Radiological Protection)* |
| 16:00 |
5-4 Results of the IAEA-FMU joint projects and their practical application May ABDEL-WAHAB (IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency) * |
| 16:20 |
5-5 Activities of Fukushima Medical University in support of our prefecture and the world SAITO Kiyoshi (FMU) |
| 16:35 | 5-6 Presentations by Fukushima Medical University Students (planned) |
| 16:55 |
(1) Experience in Belarus and our future prospects ISHIWATA Kei & NAGAO Ryota (FMU students) (2) Looking ahead to the future－from Fukushima Medical University KINOSHITA Luna (FMU students) Break |
| 17:10 |
Discussion Chair: KAMIYA Kenji (Executive Director, Radiation Medical Science Center for the Fukushima Health Management Survey, FMU) Discussants: Session 5 Presenters* *Due to measures taken to prevent coronavirus, presentation of speakers marked with * will be pre-recorded videos, while discussion will be via live internet. |
| 17:50 |
End of Session 5 |
| 17:50 |
Closing Remarks SAITO Kiyoshi (FMU Vice President) |
* This program is subject to change. In addition, actual times may vary depending on how the day progresses.
１.keMeasures tan at the Venue In accordance with national and institutional pandemic protocols, health screening will be conducted at the venue entrance (ground level). Fever ≥37.5 °C or other signs of illness are reasons to refuse admission. Spacing between seats, periodic sanitizing of facilities and equipment (including microphones) and other measures are intended to minimize risks, but venue managers cannot guarantee 100% protection. Everyone’s cooperation is essential for a safe and comfortable symposium. Guests will be reminded to avoid the 3 Cs: closed, crowded, and/or close contact settings.
２.To those attending the venue Please follow mask-wearing instructions and other safety directives in the venue. Anyone with cold- or flu-like symptoms should refrain from coming to the venue, or leave the venue if symptoms occur while attending. We appreciate your diligence with hand washing and other hygiene precautions. We also urge you to download and activate COCOA, a trustworthy contact alert application, before arriving at the venue.
３.Regarding changes due to the spread of infection Because the spread of coronavirus may result in further restrictions beyond those already in place, symposium activities are subject to change, e.g., in-person attendance may be selectively denied on the basis of a person’s location history, or eliminated altogether. We will do our best to provide timely notifications of any changes on the official event website and through other media.
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