The Healthcare Institution of North Iceland
The Healthcare Institution of North Iceland provides healthcare services, hospital services and geriatric services in the form of nursing and residential facilities. The service area extends from Blönduós in the west to Þórshöfn in the east. The service is based on expertise in general medicine, nursing and health protection and aims to promote, improve and maintain health.
Medical services
For appointments, call the main phone numbers of each location
Please report absences if a doctor's appointment can't be attended
General Health inquiries can be sent through Heilsuvera chat (netspjall) from 8-16 on weekdays.
For those who are not able to use Heilsuvera, call the nearest clinic for inquiries.
On-call services are for people who require urgent medical attention
Further information on medical services
On-call phone service
Repeat prescriptions
On-call phone service
1700 is an on-call phone service available 24 hours a day all year. Nurses give consultations and guidance and contact a doctor when needed.
For emergencies call 112!
Repeat prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions can be renewed electronically through Heilsuvera.
Please note that it can take up to 3 weekdays to get a renewal.
Heilsuvera
Repeat prescriptions renewals, communication and appointment bookings can also be made at heilsuvera.is.
News
23rd September 2026
Valur Helgi Kristinsson Appointed Chief Medical Officer and Arna Reynisdóttir Assistant Chief Medical Officer at HSN in Akureyri
We are pleased to announce two new appointments at HSN in Akureyri.
22nd September 2026
The Brain’s Alarm System: Health Anxiety
Health anxiety is a fairly common problem among both children and adults. If ...
18th September 2026
Strengthening Family Bonds to Support Children’s Mental Health
HSN staff recently explored Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), an approach ...