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)
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
New Director of Operations and Procurement at HSN
Birkir Örn Stefánsson recently took on the role of Director of Operations and Procurement at HSN, a new position within the organization.
Institution of the year 2024: Significant increase in job satisfaction at HSN between years
We are pleased to report that the Healthcare Institution of North Iceland (HSN) rose in all categories between years in the survey Institution of the Year, which assesses management, morale,salary, working conditions, flexibility in work, independence in work, the image of an institution, satisfaction and pride, and equality.