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Ruoholahti Health Station
- Service location
Ruoholahti Health Station serves the residents of the districts Ruoholahti and Jätkäsaari and a part of the residents of the Hietalahti area.
Please contact your local health station if you have a health concern, experience sudden symptoms or need support for the treatment of a long-term illness.
Ruoholahti Health Station employs nurses and doctors, among other professionals.
The services at ...
Visiting address
Tallberginkatu 2
00180 Helsinki
Service hours
Monday-Tuesday 8.00–16.00
Wednesday 8.00–18.00
Thursday-Friday 8.00–16.00
Other contact details
Postal address
00099 Helsingin Kaupunki
Services
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Administering injectable medicationsThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceNurses at your local health station can administer medication to treat various illnesses. - The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
Certificates and statements from a health stationThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceHealth stations issue several different kinds of certificates and statements that are deemed necessary by Finnish law. - The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
Contraceptive advice at a health stationThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Doctor's appointment at a health stationThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceIf you are not feeling well or have a medical concern, you can book an appointment to see a doctor at your local health station. - The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
Driving license certificateThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Group activities at health stationsThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Health care services for immigrantsThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Health check-ups for seniorsThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Health check-ups for the unemployedThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Health stationsThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Mental health and substance abuse nurse’s appointmentThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Nurse’s appointment at a health stationThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Nutritional therapy at a health stationThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Online health checkThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Online well-being coaching programmesThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Physiotherapist’s appointment at a health stationThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Removing stitchesThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Renewing prescriptionsThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Self-care services at health stationsThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Skin change examinationThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Smoking cessation groupsThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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TBE vaccine, also known as the ‘tick vaccine’The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Urgent and emergency careThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Vaccinations for travellersThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
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Vaccinations in accordance with the national vaccination programmeThe Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceYou can receive vaccinations included in the national vaccination programme free of charge at your local health station.
Text edited by: The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
Updated: 24/3/2023