The Healthcare Institution of North Iceland
At HSN 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
12th November 2026
Karl Björnsson appointed Medical Superintendant at HSN in Blönduós
We are pleased to announce that Karl Björnsson, a family physician, has been ...
10th November 2026
Doctors Sigurður and Atli Retire in Norður Þingeyjarsýsla – Gísli Ólafsson Appointed Medical Superintendant
Two physicians in the Norður Þingeyjarsýsla region have recently retired, ...
3rd November 2026
Diagnosing the Human Body, Leaving the Cars to Others
Hafdís Alma Einarsdóttir, a family physician with HSN in Akureyri, thrives on ...