HSN in Akureyri has, in just a few years, become an increasingly popular choice for young doctors who want to specialize in family medicine. A great workplace with strong professional support, good facilities, a warm community, and a high quality of life — all of this came together perfectly for Ólöf Kristín Þorsteinsdóttir, a Reykjavík-born family medicine resident, and her family.

The third meeting of the Nordic Council for Safer West was held in Ljósheimar, Skagafjörður, today.

Health promotion in workplaces is a joint project of employers, employees, and society to improve health and well-being at work.

The Icelandic Transport Authority issues licenses for driving schools for all driving licence categories.

Before applying for placement at an assisted living facility for older adults the applicant must complete a needs assessment.

The Icepharma Welfare Conference took place on 13 January under the theme “The Future Is at Home.” Many of the key pillars of the Icelandic healthcare system were in attendance, including Emilía Fönn Andradóttir, specialist nurse, and Eva Hilmarsdóttir, MSc, registered nurse.

As previously stated, the results of sampling have confirmed the growth of mold in some of the samples collected in parts of the SAk facilities at Kristnes.

The Forest Encouragement Award will be awarded for the second time on the 21st of March, the International Day of Forests. The three nominations for the award can be cast until 10 March.

Broad and meaningful participation of diverse stakeholders, combined with informed collaboration, can deliver progress toward sustainability in rangeland management. It is essential to continue interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange, with monitoring and assessment of both social and ecological dimensions. At the same time, governance structures and management approaches must evolve in parallel if such efforts are to succeed.

The 2025 Forestry Encouragement Award ceremony, held at Kvikan, Grindvík's cultural center, on March 21st, International Day of Forests, recognized Pálmar Örn Guðmundsson, chairman of the Grindavík Forestry Association, for his dynamic contributions to forestry promotion via video production.