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. We are the biggest employer in the region with about 4000 employees.

Here you can find information about

healthcare in Kainuu
services of a dentist (public health care) in Kainuu
family centers (incl. maternity and child health clinics)
service fees

Medical Helpline 116117

The Medical Helpline 116117 is an advisory service organised by your wellbeing services county that provides advice on acute health problems.

Public notice on social and health services & safety in Kainuu

How to contact us and where to get help?

In emergency Healthcare in Kainuu Applying for healthcare Dental clinics Central Hospital Social services and support for families Immigrant info Vaccinations Service fees Pharmacies International recruitment

MyKanta (OmaKanta in Finnish) is a nationwide online service intended for citizens to view their health data. Social welfare client data are also gradually being added to the service. In MyKanta, you can see the information that has been recorded about you in the Kanta Services, i.e. Kanta. When you visit a public or private health care provider, a pharmacy, or a social welfare service provider, information about your visit is entered in Kanta. Social welfare and health care professionals record information about you when you visit a doctor or manage your social welfare affairs with your case worker, for example. In MyKanta, you can also act on behalf of another person, such as your child or a loved one.

MyKanta

Health and safety in Kainuu

Medical Helpline 116117

Public notice on social and health services & safety in Kainuu

MyKanta - National Health Data Archive

So­cial and health ca­re in Fin­land

Employer introduction