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Services provided by HVE

Medical services

HVE Akranes Hospital

Medical services

You can book a doctor's appointment or show up on duty in case of an emergency. You can also apply for a GP.

Medical services

HVE Akranes Hospital

The mission of the HVE health institutions is to provide general hospital services, emergency services and diverse specialist services

HVE Akranes Hospital

Nursing services

Neck and back ward Stykk­is­hólmi

Nursing services

Nurses are available for consult on weekdays during daytime hours.

Nursing services

Neck and back ward Stykkishólmi

The Neck and Back Unit is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of neck and back problems and services throughout the country.

Neck and back ward in Stykkisholmur

Home care services

Nursing units

Home care services

The goal of home care is to enable people to live as long as possible in their own home despite illnesses, health problems and impaired skills. 

Home care services

Nursing units

At HVE nursing units are operated in Hólmavík, Hvammstangi and in Stykkishólmur.



Nursing Units

Maternity care

Professi­onal services

Maternity care

Mother's care is available to all expectant parents and is free of charge. Mother's care is provided by midwives, nurses and general practitioners and consultations are made with the obstetrician if needed. You can also get telephone consultations from a midwife at each clinic.

Prenatal care

Professional services

Expert appointments are made at the hospital's main telephone number, 432 1000 unless otherwise specified.

Specialist service

Infant and toddler health care

Mental health services

Infant and toddler health care

In childcare, the emphasis is on monitoring the children's physical, mental and social development and providing support and education according to the needs of each family.

Infant and toddler health care

Mental health services

Psychologists at HVE clinics treat children and their families. Group courses in cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety and depression are available for adults.

Mental health services

Reception of victims of sexual violence

Guidelines and advice for victims of sexual violenc

Reception of victims of sexual violence on HVE