Applying for healthcare
The need for treatment is assessed either by phone or at the reception.
The patient receives guidance and counseling and, if necessary, is directed to further treatment. Depending on the issue, patient will be appointed to see a doctor, nurse or other health care professional.
Opening hours for Health centres
Mon-Thu: 8-16, Fri: 8-15
Exceptions: The day before a public holidays and festive Eves: 8-15.
Closed: Sat, Sun, Public holidays, Christmas and Midsummer
Contact information
Hyrynsalmi Health Centre
08 6156 6200
Kiviöntie 11
89400 Hyrynsalmi
Kajaani Health Centre
08 6156 7207
Central Hospital Sotkamontie 13.
87100 Kajaani
Vuolijoki Health Centre
08 6156 7207
Papintie 2
88270 Kajaani
Kuhmo Health Centre
08 6156 5635
Kirkkotie 16
88900 Kuhmo
Paltamo Health Centre
08 6156 5322
Sairaalatie 7
88300 Paltamo
Puolanka Health Centre
All contact information for
Puolanka's social and health services
can be found at https://terveys.puolanka.fi/
Ristijärvi Health Centre
08 6156 5322
Saukontie 1
88400 Ristijärvi
Sotkamo Health Centre
08 6156 5009
Keskuskatu 9
88600 Sotkamo
Suomussalmi Health Centre
08 6156 6200
Välskärinkuja 2
89600 Suomussalmi
In emergency, call 112
In life-threatening and other emergencies, always call the Emergency number 112.
If health, property or environment is indangered:
- Call 112
- Explain what happened
- Give your location (exact address and municipality)
- Answer any questions asked
- Follow given instructions
- Do not end the call until given a permission
- Direct emergency staff to the location