29th August 2022

Visit of the Minister of Health and the opening of a new surgery

On Thursday 25 August, in addition to meeting with the management of the hospital in Akranes, Minister of Health Willum Þórsson visited HVE on the occasion of the formal opening of a new operating room in the hospital.

16th June 2022

Due to the increase in the number of Covid infections in the community

Due to the increase in the number of Covid-infected people in the community, those who seek services at HVE or come to visit are asked to take good care of infection control and wash and sanitize their hands.

10th June 2022

Notice from the health clinic in Borgarnes

In light of the fact that it has been difficult to get doctors to work at the health care in Borgarnes and the summer vacation is coming up, the workers unfortunately have no choice but to reduce the service this summer due to the lack of people who are not registered at the health center in Borgarnes.

30th May 2022

Notification of a change in the operator of the nursing home in Stykkishólmi

According to the agreement of Stykkishólmsbær and the Ministry of Health from February 8 HVE Vesturlands will

30th March 2022

Change in sampling due to COVID-19

As of April 1, it will only be offered to order symptom samples using rapid tests at HVE.

14th March 2022

The last day of vaccination in Akranes, March 16, n.k.

Vaccination will take place at the Vesturgötu Sports Hall on Wednesday, March 16 between 11 and 12 a.m.

2nd March 2022

Joint Replacement Center - HVE is looking for employees

Operations are being strengthened at the operating theaters in Akranes, which are already diverse and powerful with on-call services around the clock.

23rd February 2022

Rapid diagnostic tests instead of PCR tests for the diagnosis of COVID-19

10th February 2022

Limited research capacity for PCR tests due to COVID-19

Due to the large increase in PCR tests in recent days, people must expect up to three days until a result is received.

6th February 2022

Vaccinations of children 5-11 years old in West Iceland

Work is under way on a vaccination programme for children aged 5-11 in West Iceland.