In celebration of World Mental Health Day on October 10, the staff of the psychiatric day and outpatient unit opened their doors and invited visitors to learn about the department’s work, equipment, and facilities. It is estimated that over one hundred guests visited us on this occasion.

A new issue of Talnabrunnur, the Directorate of Health’s newsletter on health statistics, has been published.

There was a lively atmosphere at Career Fair 2026, held at the University of Akureyri yesterday. Students in the 9th and 10th grades from local compulsory schools had the opportunity to explore a range of professions and learn about the skills and education required for different careers.

Every year on the 12th of May, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, we celebrate International Day of Nurses.

Heilsugæslan Fjörður will temporarily relocate due to elevator renovations in the facility. Services will be temporarily moved to other locations . The center is expected to reopen in Fjörður in May.

The Communications Center has participated in the Green Steps in Government Operations project in recent years.

Inga Sæland, Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, and Katrín Sigurjónsdóttir, Mayor of Norðurþing, formally signed an agreement on Friday, May 23, marking a major step toward the construction of a new nursing home in the municipality.

The Complaint Board for goods and services has launched a new website and a new web portal. Here you can find further information on which portal to use depending on when a complaint was submitted to the Board.

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

The health clinic in Borgarnes is fortunate to have many patrons and recently, Head Nurse Oddný Eva Böðvarsdóttir, Head of General Practise Hildigunnur Þórsdóttir and former Head Nurse Rósa Marinósdóttir formally accepted donations from three charities.