Siun sote – Joint municipal authority for North Karelia social and health services, services

In animal welfare matters, you will be assisted by official veterinarians.

Nurses and doctors at the health stations will examine you and treat your symptoms and illnesses.

Questions related to appointments and referrals at the North Karelia Central Hospital on weekdays.

Child health clinic services are intended for children under school age and their families.

Child welfare services support and advise families especially in life’s crisis situations.

Child welfare officers are responsible for matters related to determining a child's paternity or maternity...

People arriving for labour, pregnant people who need urgent care and gynaecological emergency care patients at all hours.

Services for people with disabilities and people with intellectual disabilities

Information on elderly care services, hobbies and recreational activities as well as financial benefits.

Our health stations and the Central Hospital emergency clinic will help you when you fall ill suddenly or have an accident.

Patients who are suffering from pain, swelling or an injury are treated immediately or within 24 hours of calling.

Services are provided for municipality residents and businesses in matters related to food control, health protection and veterinary services.

The family planning clinic provides instructions for planning and preventing pregnancy.  The aim is to find a suitable method of birth control.

Imaging can be used as a tool for examining diseases and monitoring treatment.

For laboratory tests, you will need a referral from a doctor or nurse at the health station.

Contact your local maternity clinic when you discover that you are pregnant.

Mental health and substance abuse services support independent everyday life and interactions with others.

Oral and dental care In non-urgent cases

The patient and customer have the right to receive copies of their client and patient documents.

The Registry receives documents.