Sanyukai - Clinic

Clinic

Located on the first floor of the Sanyukai building, Sanyu Clinic is one of the only free clinics in all of Tokyo. Homeless members of society can receive consultations with professional doctors and nurses. Depending on the diagnosis, the patient may receive medical advice, free prescription medication, or a ride to the hospital for intensive care. Most of the clinic staff are medical professionals volunteering on their time off. At this point, Sanyu clinic hosts 9 doctors, 1 chiropractor, 4 acupuncturists and 6 nurses. Working full-time at Sanyukai is one registered nurse who is also the clinic coordinator; another nurse works part-time.

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