Health and safety in Kainuu!
Welcome to Wellbeing services county of Kainuu! We organize social, healthcare and rescue services in the Kainuu area.
Kainuu is a forerunner in Finland in terms of integrating primary health care services with specialized medical care as well as social services. The Wellbeing Services County of Kainuu is the biggest employer in the region with about 4000 employees.
At this site you find information on
- healthcare in Kainuu
- services of a dentist (public health care) in Kainuu
- family centers (incl. maternity and child health clinics)
- service fees
In emergency
Urgent medical care is provided at Kainuu Central Hospital Emergency Clinic (24/7).
- With non-emergency issues please contact your local health centre during office hours (Mon-Fri)
Medical Helpline 116117
The Medical Helpline 116 117 is an advisory service organised by your wellbeing services county that provides advice on acute health problems.
- Please call 116 117 first, if you need urgent advisory with non-emergency matters.
Healthcare in Kainuu
Daily services for residents in Kainuu.
Applying for healthcare
The need assessment is done by phone or at the clinic.
- With non-emergency matters, please contact your local Health Center
- In life threathning emergencies call 112, in other urgent matters, please call Medical Helpline 116 117
Dental clinics
Public dental health care services for residents in Kainuu region
Kainuu Central Hospital
Central hospital covers all polyclinic services of the key specialties as well as inpatient care (operations, ICU, wards)
Services for Families
Social services and support for families.
Immigrant info
Urgent care is provided for all, regardless the country of origin or citizenship.
Vaccinations
Vaccines against infectious or malignant diseases.
Service fees
Healthcare and dental service fees.
Pharmacies in Kainuu
Contact info for pharmacies in Kainuu