The Healthcare Institution of North Iceland
Doctors Sigurður and Atli Retire in Norður Þingeyjarsýsla – Gísli Ólafsson Appointed Medical Superintendant
10th November 2026
Two physicians in the Norður Þingeyjarsýsla region have recently retired, Sigurður Halldórsson and Atli Árnason. Together, they have contributed approximately 100 years of service. They were recently honored at a farewell gathering and presented with gifts in recognition of their dedicated work.
Jón Helgi Björnsson HSN CEO with Sigurður Halldórsson and Atli Árnason. Gísli Ólafsson Medical Superintendant.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Sigurður and Atli for their selfless service to the people of Norðurþing over the years and wish them every success and happiness as they enter this new chapter of their lives.
Gísli Takes Over
We are pleased to announce that Gísli Ólafsson, who has been a valued member of our organization for many years, has been appointed Medical Superintendant for the Healthcare Institution of North Iceland (HSN) in Norður Þingeyjarsýsla.
Gísli graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Iceland in 1991 and completed his specialist training in Norway in 1998. Throughout his career, he has worked for HSN in three different locations: in Blönduós from 2001 to 2006, in Húsavík from 2015 to 2021, and in Norðurþing since 2023. He has also worked as a physician in Västra Götaland in Sweden, as well as in Búðardalur, Biskupstungur, and at the Sólvangur Primary Health Care Centre in Hafnarfjörður.
We warmly congratulate Gísli on his new role and look forward to continuing our collaboration with him. It is a great asset to have such an experienced colleague, with extensive knowledge of both the organization and the local community, taking on this important position.