Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture, Launches "Itsudemo Doctor" Resident Medical Consultation Service for Child-Rearing Households with Pregnant Women or Children Under 18

LEBER Inc. (Headquarters: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, CEO: Shunichiro Ito) has launched "Itsudemo Doctor" (LEBER), a resident medical consultation service in Gojome Town, Minamiakita District, Akita Prefecture, starting June 2026. This initiative, in collaboration with Gojome Town, aims to establish an environment where child-rearing households and pregnant women can consult with doctors with peace of mind at any time.

Background and Objectives of Implementation

Gojome Town has been actively promoting child-rearing support tailored to mothers and children, including comprehensive consultation and support from pre-pregnancy infertility counseling to childbirth and childcare, as well as postpartum care services (inpatient, outpatient, and home-visit).

However, there has been a shortage of medical institutions, particularly pediatric and obstetrics/gynecology clinics, within and near the town. This has made it challenging, especially for child-rearing households and pregnant women, to easily consult with doctors. Furthermore, with the increase in nuclear families and relocating households, child-rearing families can become isolated, leading to cases where they harbor anxieties and worries. Postpartum mental health concerns, in particular, can easily worsen without being shared with others, creating a demand for an environment where consultations can be made anonymously and easily.

In light of these circumstances, Gojome Town decided to introduce "Itsudemo Doctor" with the objective of promoting appropriate medical-seeking behavior and efficient use of medical institutions by providing an accessible channel for consulting with doctors. This also aims to ensure an environment where residents can receive advice from doctors on home care methods and the necessity of seeking medical attention, thereby enhancing the peace of mind of the town's residents.

Comment from Gojome Town Representative

Through this project, we will contribute to reducing the anxiety of pregnant women and child-rearing households, and promote the creation of an environment where they can live with peace of mind.

"Itsudemo Doctor" Implementation Details

With this implementation, residents can consult with doctors for free via smartphone, regardless of weekends, holidays, or late-night hours. Doctors will provide comprehensive support, from determining "whether to go to the hospital immediately" to advising on home care methods and recommending over-the-counter medications.

Key Features:

Consult with Doctors 24/7, 365 Days a Year

Consult about your symptoms immediately with a doctor, regardless of weekends, holidays, or late-night hours.

Support for Deciding When to Seek Medical Attention

Doctors will provide careful advice on whether you should "go to the hospital immediately" or "wait and see."

Recommendations for Home Care and Over-the-Counter Medications

Even when medical attention is not required, doctors will guide you on home care methods and recommend suitable over-the-counter medications.

Support for a Wide Range of Medical Specialties

Doctors specializing in internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, and other diverse fields are available for consultations.

Expected Benefits and Future Outlook

LEBER Inc. will contribute to establishing a regional medical environment in Gojome Town where child-rearing households and pregnant women can spend their nights and holidays with peace of mind through "Itsudemo Doctor." We will continue to collaborate with municipalities to build a sustainable medical infrastructure.

About Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture

Gojome Town is a nature-rich town located in the central part of Akita Prefecture, in Minamiakita District. Situated about 30 km north of Akita City, it is surrounded by lush rice paddies and forests with the Babame River flowing through it. The "Gojome Morning Market," held on days ending in 2, 5, 7, or 0 each month, has a history of over 500 years and is cherished as a representative local culture. In recent years, the town has been actively accepting new residents, with initiatives such as the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Corps activities and vacant house utilization drawing national attention.

The town is also focusing on child-rearing support. Through a partnership agreement with Seien Gakuen Junior College, it has established a system to leverage specialized knowledge in childcare and child-rearing support within the community, promoting an environment where children and child-rearing households are supported by the entire region.

Gojome Town Official Website: https://www.town.gojome.akita.jp/

About Remote Medical Care App "LEBER"

LEBER is an app that allows users to consult with doctors via smartphone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As of June 1, 2026, over 450 doctors are registered, enabling users to easily consult with doctors through the app about sudden illnesses during nights and holidays, mental health issues, and more. It is provided as a form of medical infrastructure for residents in 57 municipalities nationwide (as of June 1, 2026).

Furthermore, since 2023, LEBER's online medical examination function has been providing services in collaboration with regional medical institutions, aiming to create a system that can sustainably reduce emergency room visits during nights and holidays within the region.

In addition to the general medical consultation app "LEBER," LEBER for School, which enables mental health monitoring for children in educational institutions (available in 6 languages), and LEBER for Business, which combines medical consultations and stress checks as employee benefits for companies (available in 6 languages), are also expanding their adoption nationwide.

About LEBER Inc.

LEBER Inc. was founded in February 2017 with the purpose of providing remote medical services. Guided by the belief "Anytime. Anywhere. For Anyone.," we strive to ensure that sustainable healthcare systems provide appropriate medical care to all people.

Company Overview: Company Name: LEBER Inc. Location: 4-2-7 Matsushiro, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture Representative: Shunichiro Ito Established: February 2017 URL: https://www.leber.jp Business Activities: Planning, development, and operation of remote medical care apps.

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