21st November 2023

Presentation of the diverse jobs of nurses and occupational therapists at SAk

Last week, a presentation was made on the jobs of nurses and occupational therapists, and the presentation was held at the University of Akureyri. The presentation was open to 3rd year nursing students as well as occupational therapy students.

17th November 2023

Allocated from the Science Fund SAk

Grants from the SAk's Science Fund are awarded once a year. It is allocated according to the recommendations of the Scientific Council of the Akureyri Hospital. ISK 6,412,200 was allocated.

17th November 2023

Support parents of premature babies in often difficult situations

The International Day of Premature Babies has been held on November 17 every year since 2011 with the aim of making the experiences of premature babies and their families more visible.

15th November 2023

Two new CT scanners at the SAk's medical imaging department

A big step forward for the safety of patients in the SAk's area.

14th November 2023

World Diabetes Day is today

November 14 every year is World Diabetes Day. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels because the body cannot process the sugar adequately.

9th November 2023

Activity figures for January - October 2023

1.7 newborns per day

6th November 2023

Pre-selection for the design of a new inpatient facility - A new building of 9,200 m2 is expected

Nýr Landspítali ohf. (NLSH) has requested applications for the right to participate in a closed tender for the design of new housing for the inpatient unit for the Akureyri Hospital, together with the layout of the site with respect to the flow of patients, visitors and supplies.

1st November 2023

Acknowledgment for a sleep study abstract

Participation of SAk staff at the international sleep conference in Brazil

1st November 2023

Review of the Akureyri Hospital a parliamentary resolution on the permanent base of the Coast Guard's helicopter in Akureyri

The General and Education Committee of the Althingi requested the opinion of the Akureyri Hospital regarding a proposal for a parliamentary resolution regarding the permanent establishment of the Coast Guard's helicopter in Akureyri.

31st October 2023

Cyclist of the Year at Akureyri's Cycling Association, is the team manager of the SAk's technical department

At the Akureyri Hospital the staff is excellent. Therefore, it should not be surprising that many of them also excel in other areas. This is exactly the situation with Stefán Helgi Garðarsson, team manager of the technical department. He recently received the HFA's Cyclist of the Year award.