The Department of Health Sciences of the same university started support activities for evacuees and victims of temporary housing in the wake of the 7.13 flood that occurred in Niigata prefecture.In the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred after that, in cooperation with Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture, we have continued to provide health consultations to residents of temporary housing. In 2014, "Sasa Dango" was launched, and students and faculty members are working together.

　On December 2016, 12, health counseling sessions were held at two locations, the Emukai district in Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, and the Sugita district in Nihonmatsu City. Sixteen people, including "Sasa Dango" students, OGs, faculty members, and international students from Sri Lanka and China, which are affiliated schools of Niigata University, participated in the activities.After measuring the physical fitness of the residents of the temporary housing, the students took time to interview each of the residents.By checking the aspects of life, I confirmed subtle changes in my mind and body.
After that, in health education, he explained in easy-to-understand words on the theme of test values ​​at hospitals.We provided useful information in a peaceful atmosphere with quizzes.In addition, as a Christmas recreation, a student dressed as Santa Claus will appear and present a Christmas card to the residents.Along with a heartwarming message, I have included a postcard that allows you to contact the address of your new address so that you can provide support even after you leave the temporary housing.

　Students who had the opportunity to visit Namie Town and saw the scars of the ongoing earthquake with their own eyes, not only continued to provide health consultations, but also wanted to spread this situation further without weathering it. It is said that it was. At "Sasa Dango," students and faculty members will continue to collaborate and continue to provide the support they need.