Health centre services

Wound treatment usually starts at the nurses’ clinic of a health station. However, for challenging wounds, a wound care nurse's assessment may be required.

Health centres offer both urgent and non-urgent appointments with nurses and doctors. Contact our care needs assessment team to get advice and an appointment if necessary.

We promote the treatment and follow-up of long-term illnesses at home. The distribution of medical supplies is based on individual needs. For the distribution of medical supplies, you need a decision from the caring unit.

The Geriatric Outpatient Clinic provides comprehensive guidance and advice on memory issues. The Geriatric Outpatient Clinic performs examination and diagnosis related to memory problems, as well as treatment planning and monitoring.

The Ostrobothnia Diabetes Unit is responsible for the treatment of diabetics in the Wellbeing Services County of Ostrobothnia’s whole Joint Municipal Authority. Every social and health center employs a diabetes nurse who is responsible for basic follow-up and directs the patient to a doctor for annual health inspections and, if necessary, treatment-intensive visits. A more thorough check-up with laboratory tests should be carried out once a year, and the diabetic’s need for support and guidance should be assessed.

The Venereal Diseases Outpatient Clinic examines and treats patients with sexually transmitted infections and provides preventive counselling.

Mammography To prevent breast cancer, the collaborative area conducts occasionally repeated, free mammography scans of …

Seniors Advisory Services offers preventative healthcare services for seniors over 65. The services are intended for retired people who do not receive other regular healthcare services or home care.