Representatives of the Friends of the Hospital visited the Department of Internal Medicine today and presented the staff with a bouquet of flowers and a message of sympathy following the passing of Sólveig Hulda Valgeirsdóttir, former head of the department.

A norovirus infection has been overcome in the internal medicine ward

Christmas Greetings from HSN staff.

The Research Centre at the University of Akureyri (RHA) and the Directorate of Equality recently began a collaboration on the implementation of the project Energising Nordic Equality, which is led by the Directorate of Equality on behalf of Nordic Energy Research.

The Icelandic Radiation Safety Authority calls attention to a recall of the product Quantum Shield – Nano technology. Quantum Shield are stickers made by Fan Yun Craft Electronics Co in China. Quantum Shield contains a small amount of radioactive material and if the stickers are put on the skin, it causes unnecessary radiation to people. Radiation from radioactive materials can cause damage to people and increase the risk of cancer.

Starting on April 17th it will be possible to vote early in the municipal elections.

Today is the last day of coastal fishing

The Directorate of Labour offers deaf immigrants an advanced course in Icelandic sign language.

The Communication Center recently received a Rannís grant, from The Icelandic Innovation Fund for Schools. The grant is for a collaborative project with the kindergarten Sólborg, called Literacy in Icelandic Sign Language – ÍTM story in a bag.

The Directorate of Labour offers Deaf immigrants an advanced course in Icelandic sign language.