Emergency numbers:

The general emergency number is 112

Poison information centre +358 (9) 471 977 (direct) or +358 (9) 4711 (switchboard)

 
Emergency doctor

Heinola health centre 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily

tel. +358 (0)3 715 2205

Address: Torikatu 13

 
Night emergency service: Päijät-Häme Central Hospital 10 p.m.–8 a.m. daily

Before requesting an emergency service, it’s a good idea to contact the nurse on duty: tel. +358 (0)3 819 2385

Address: Keskussairaalankatu 7, LAHTI

 

Emergency dentist

Mon–Fri  8 a.m.–12 noon, tel. +358 (0)3 849 4369

Address: Reumantie 2A

Injury and first aid service

On weekends and public holidays, contact the Health Centre tel. +358 (0)3 715 2205, address Torikatu 13

 

Health centre crisis group
Provides help and support in dealing with crises such as traffic accidents, work-related accidents, serious injuries or the death of a loved one.

You can contact the crisis service via the health centre, tel.: +358 (0)3 849 4250

Health services

Health services available in the city of Heinola include basic health care, specialist hospital care and a wide range of support services and experts. Doctors, nurses, receptions and health centres operate on the principle of population responsibility. Dental care available includes a specialist orthodontic treatment.

Specialist hospital care is available for internal medicine, surgical and gynaecological specialties. In addition to these areas of specialisation, we have a prenatal clinic. The surgical department handles operations and gynaecological procedures.

The on-site laboratory performs urgent tests, the imaging unit’s own radiologist performs ultrasound examinations, and mammograms are also among the examinations available. Other services and specialists include physiotherapy, psychology, social worker, nutritionist, speech therapy and orthopaedic therapy.