Behind every patient meeting are thousands of people

Magne Bjella

20 hours ago

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When we talk about hospitals, we often talk about buildings, budgets and waiting times. But hospitals are first and foremost people. This series highlights the employees who create safety, treatment, care and hope every day.

Watercolor painting depicting a busy emergency room at a Norwegian hospital. Ambulance personnel arrive with a patient on a stretcher as a team of doctors and nurses stand ready to take over treatment. A rescue helicopter lands in the background, illustrating the interaction between the ambulance service, the air ambulance, and the hospital emergency room when every second counts.

Norwegian hospitals in numbers

over 2.7 million people receive treatment in somatic hospitals and specialist health services
more than 2.5 million have outpatient consultations
Around 17 million consultations are carried out at GPs each year, and approximately seven out of ten Norwegians visit their GP at least once during the year.

Behind these numbers are tens of thousands of people. Doctors. Nurses. Health care workers. Porters. Cleaners. Bioengineers. Radiographers. Occupational therapists. Physiotherapists. Pharmacists. Health secretaries. Midwives. Psychologists. Medical technicians. Kitchen staff. Ambulance personnel. Hospital clowns. Managers. Students. Researchers. Apprentices. Volunteers – and many more.

There are currently around 5.6 million people living in Norway. During 2025, around 2.7 million people received treatment in somatic hospitals, while around 200,000 people received treatment in adult mental health care.

Watercolor illustration of a modern operating room where a multidisciplinary surgical team collaborates on a surgical treatment. Surgeons, operating room nurses and anesthetists work concentratedly around the patient under bright operating lights, while medical equipment monitors the patient's vital functions. In the foreground, an operating room nurse prepares sterile surgical instruments, while another employee documents the treatment electronically. In the background, several nurses collaborate on preparations for the next procedure. Modern medical technology, screens and advanced equipment are visible, but the illustration emphasizes that technology first creates value through the people who use it. The motif conveys high professional competence, precision, communication, trust and cooperation between different professional groups in the surgical team. The watercolor illustrates the message in The Invisible Capital – that safe surgery and good patient care are created by people who work together with knowledge, experience and consideration.

Health South-East

Oslo University Hospital

Norway's largest hospital and the country's leading university hospital, responsible for highly specialized treatment services, research, education and patient care for the entire country.

Nearly 25,000 employees
Norway's largest hospital
One of the country's most important institutions for research and education of healthcare personnel
Approximately 2,300 internships for health students each year
Teaches more than 900 students from the University of Oslo annually, of which around 800 are medical students

Every single day, the staff at Oslo University Hospital receive acutely ill and severely injured patients, perform advanced surgeries, treat cancer patients, help new children come into the world, and develop new knowledge through research and education.

Akershus University Hospital (Ahus)

One of Norway's largest emergency hospitals and local and regional hospitals for the residents of Follo, Romerike and the Kongsvinger region. Ahus is also responsible for mental health care and substance abuse treatment for the three northernmost districts of Oslo. The hospital operates in Nordbyhagen, Kongsvinger, Ski, Gardermoen and several treatment sites

About 12,000 employees
Norway's largest emergency hospital
Local and regional hospitals for over 600,000 inhabitants
The main tasks are patient care, research, teaching and patient education.
Offers specialist health services within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment

Every day, the staff at Akershus University Hospital receive patients in the emergency department, perform surgeries, offer prenatal and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within mental health and substance abuse. At the same time, the hospital conducts research, education and development of future healthcare services.

Watercolor illustration of a surgical nurse working intently to prepare and organize sterile surgical instruments in a modern operating room. Wearing sterile gloves, a face mask, and surgical gown, the nurse systematically places the instruments on the sterile table before and during the procedure. In the background, surgeons and other surgical personnel collaborate around the patient under powerful operating lights, while monitoring equipment continuously monitors the patient's vital functions. Instrument trays, sterile textiles, and medical equipment emphasize the demands for hygiene, accuracy, and quality. The illustration shows how the surgical nurse plays a crucial role in ensuring patient safety, flow, and precision throughout the operation. The motif highlights the message in The Invisible Capital – that safe surgery is not only the result of the surgeon's work, but of a collaborative team where the surgical nurse's expertise, structure, experience, and attention to detail are an indispensable part of patient care.

Ostfold Hospital

A modern emergency hospital with a main hospital at Kalnes in Sarpsborg. Østfold Hospital offers specialist healthcare services to residents throughout Østfold and has a wide range of services within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. The hospital also operates at several other treatment facilities in the county.

About 8,000 employees (the company has just over 8,000 employees).
One of Norway's most modern emergency hospitals.
Offers specialist health services within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment.
Responsible for research, education and development of health services in Østfold.

Every day, employees at Østfold Hospital receive patients in the emergency department, perform surgeries, offer prenatal and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within mental health and substance abuse. At the same time, employees from a wide range of disciplines work together to provide the population of Østfold with safe and comprehensive specialist health services.

Watercolor painting showing a nurse at a Norwegian children's hospital sitting at the bedside and talking to a smiling child admitted for treatment. The child holds a teddy bear close to her, as they meet with warm eyes and security in a quiet hospital room. Around the bed are medical equipment such as a monitoring screen, infusion pump and intravenous stand, while drawings of a heart and a rainbow on the wall create a friendly and child-friendly atmosphere. Sunlight streams in through the window, and flowers, books and small personal details contribute to a warm and caring setting. The watercolor illustrates how the nurse's presence, communication, empathy and ability to create security are just as important a part of the treatment as the medical follow-up. The motif highlights the invisible capital in the healthcare system – the people who every single day give children and families hope, care, support and security through both professional competence and genuine humanity.

Inland Hospital

Innlandet Hospital is the largest competence center in the Inland Region and is responsible for specialist health services within somatics, mental health care, interdisciplinary specialized substance abuse treatment and prehospital services. The health enterprise operates in about 40 locations in Innlandet and serves an admission area of 42 municipalities and around 344,000 inhabitants.

9,067 employees
7,071 man-years
Operations at approximately 40 treatment sites
Catchment area with 42 municipalities and around 344,000 inhabitants
The largest expertise environment in the hinterland
Offers specialist health services within somatics, mental health care, interdisciplinary specialized substance abuse treatment and prehospital services.

Every day, the staff at Innlandet Hospital receive patients in the emergency rooms, perform surgeries, offer prenatal and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within mental health and substance abuse. At the same time, they conduct research, education and development of specialist health services for the population throughout Innlandet.

Telemark Hospital

A versatile emergency hospital that offers diagnostics and treatment in most specialist areas. The hospital operates in Skien, Porsgrunn, Notodden, Rjukan, Kragerø and Seljord, and serves an admission area of around 177,000 inhabitants. The hospital also has sub-regional functions in plastic surgery, medical genetics, fertility treatment and occupational medicine.

About 4,100 employees
Approximately 3,300 man-years
Serving around 177,000 residents
Operations at six treatment sites in Telemark
Offers diagnostics and treatment within most medical specialist areas
Has sub-regional functions within plastic surgery, medical genetics, fertility treatment and occupational medicine

Every day, employees at Telemark Hospital receive patients in the emergency department, perform surgeries, offer prenatal and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. At the same time, employees from a wide range of disciplines work together to provide the population of Telemark with safe and comprehensive specialist health services.

Watercolor illustration of a cleaner washing the floor in a bright and modern hospital corridor. Next to it is a cleaning trolley with disinfectants, cleaning equipment and other materials used to maintain high hygiene standards. In the background, two employees walk through the corridor towards their next work task, while plants, art on the walls and daylight from the windows create a calm and welcoming atmosphere. The illustration highlights the important role of the cleaner in ensuring a clean, safe and hygienic hospital environment for patients, relatives and employees. Good cleaning is a fundamental part of infection control, patient safety and quality in healthcare, and helps prevent infections and create safe environments for treatment and care. The motif emphasizes the message in The Invisible Capital – that a modern hospital depends on many different professional groups, and that those who work behind the scenes also create great value every day through their expertise, responsibility and important work.

The hospital in Vestfold

A versatile emergency hospital and regional hospital for Vestfold. The hospital offers specialist health services in most medical fields and has operations in Tønsberg, Larvik, Sandefjord, Horten and Stavern, among others. Patient treatment, research, education of health personnel and education of patients and relatives are among the hospital's main tasks.

Around 5,600 employees
4,560 man-years
101,366 patients received treatment in 2024
Offers specialist healthcare services within most medical specialties and subspecialties
Responsible for patient care, research, education of healthcare personnel and patient education

Every day, the staff at Vestfold Hospital receive patients in the emergency department, perform surgeries, offer maternity and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. At the same time, the hospital conducts research, education and continuous development of health services for the population of Vestfold.

Vestre Viken HF

Vestre Viken is one of Norway's largest health enterprises and offers specialist health services to approximately 500,000 residents in 22 municipalities. The health enterprise includes Bærum Hospital, Drammen Hospital, Kongsberg Hospital, Ringerike Hospital and Hallingdal Nursing Home, in addition to a number of treatment facilities within mental health care and substance abuse treatment.

10,360 employees
8,230 man-years
Specialist healthcare services for approximately 500,000 residents
Activities at four hospitals, Hallingdal Hospital and a number of treatment facilities
Offers specialist health services within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment

Every day, the staff at Vestre Viken receive patients in the emergency rooms, perform surgeries, offer prenatal and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. At the same time, the health enterprise conducts research, education and development of health services for the population of Buskerud, Asker and Bærum.

Sørlandet Hospital HF

Sørlandet Hospital offers specialist healthcare services to the residents of Agder through the hospitals in Kristiansand, Arendal and Flekkefjord, as well as district psychiatric centres and a number of treatment facilities. The health enterprise is responsible for patient care, research, education and development of health services in the region.

8,506 employees
Specialist health services for the population of Agder
Activities at the hospitals in Kristiansand, Arendal and Flekkefjord, in addition to several treatment centers
Offers specialist health services within somatics, mental health care and interdisciplinary specialized substance abuse treatment
Responsible for patient care, research, education and development of health services in the region

Every day, the staff at Sørlandet Hospital receive patients in the emergency rooms, perform surgeries, offer prenatal and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. At the same time, the health enterprise conducts research, education and continuous development of specialist health services for the population of Agder.

Sunnaas Hospital HF

Sunnaas Hospital is Norway's largest specialist hospital within physical medicine and rehabilitation. The hospital is located in Nesodden and offers highly specialised rehabilitation to patients from all over the country after, among other things, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, multiple traumas, serious neurological diseases and burns. The hospital also has extensive responsibility for research, education and development within rehabilitation medicine.

799 employees
583 man-years
149 patient beds
Norway's largest specialist hospital in physical medicine and rehabilitation
Offers highly specialized rehabilitation to patients from all over Norway
Responsible for patient care, research, education and development within rehabilitation medicine.

Every day, the staff at Sunnaas Hospital work to help people return to an active and as independent a life as possible after a serious illness or injury. Through interdisciplinary collaboration between doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech therapists and a number of other professional groups, patients receive individually adapted rehabilitation and follow-up. At the same time, the hospital conducts research, teaching and development that helps to strengthen rehabilitation services throughout Norway.

Watercolor illustration from a bedside at a modern Norwegian hospital where a kitchen staff member serves a freshly prepared and nutritious meal to an admitted patient. The kitchen staff greets the patient with a warm smile as a serving tray with a balanced meal, salad, vegetables, potatoes and drink is placed before them. The patient smiles back, and the illustration conveys a moment of care, respect and human closeness. In the background, a chef works in the hospital kitchen preparing several meals, while a serving trolley with fruit, food and drinks stands ready for the next patient. Bright surroundings, daylight through the windows and soft watercolor colors create a calm and inviting atmosphere. The illustration shows how kitchen staff contribute to patient care through nutritional expertise, service and consideration. Good nutrition is an important part of treatment, provides energy for recovery and strengthens the patient's chances of recovery. The motif emphasizes the message in The Invisible Capital – that hospital kitchen staff are also an important part of the patient journey, and that good health is created through the interaction between many different professional groups who contribute their expertise and commitment every day.

Health West

Helse Vest is responsible for specialist healthcare services for the residents of Rogaland and Vestland. The region includes university hospitals, local hospitals and specialised treatment environments that provide treatment, care, research and education to hundreds of thousands of people every day.

Haukeland University Hospital

Haukeland University Hospital is the largest hospital in Western Norway and one of Norway's leading university hospitals. The hospital has extensive responsibility for patient care, research, education and highly specialized health services for the entire Western Norway region, and in several areas also national treatment services. The hospital collaborates closely with the University of Bergen on research and education.

14,462 employees
Average job size of about 90 percent
Western Norway's largest hospital and university hospital
Close collaboration with the University of Bergen on research and education
Offers local hospital, area hospital, regional and national functions within a variety of medical specialties.

Every day, Haukeland University Hospital staff see patients in the emergency department, perform advanced surgeries, provide obstetric and postnatal care, treat serious illnesses, and develop new knowledge through research, innovation, and education. The hospital also has several national treatment options and highly specialized functions that benefit patients from all over the country.

Stavanger University Hospital

Stavanger University Hospital is one of Norway's six university hospitals and among the country's largest acute hospitals. The hospital offers specialist healthcare services to the population of South Rogaland, from Hjelmeland in the north to Sokndal in the south, and has extensive responsibility for patient care, research, education and innovation.

Around 8,000 employees
One of Norway's six university hospitals
Serving the population of South Rogaland
Employees from over 30 nations
Responsible for patient care, research, education and development of health services.

Every day, Stavanger University Hospital staff see patients in the emergency department, perform surgeries, provide prenatal and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, cancer treatment, rehabilitation, and mental health and substance abuse treatment. At the same time, the hospital conducts research, education, and development of new treatment methods for the benefit of patients in the region.

Health Fonna

Helse Fonna offers specialist healthcare services to the residents of Sunnhordland, Haugalandet and parts of Hardanger. The health enterprise includes Haugesund Hospital, Stord Hospital, Odda Hospital and Valen Hospital, in addition to district psychiatric centers and other treatment facilities. Patient treatment, research, education and development of the healthcare services are central tasks.

4,564 employees
Includes Haugesund Hospital, Stord Hospital, Odda Hospital and Valen Hospital
Offers specialist health services within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment
Responsible for patient care, research, education and development of health services in the region.

Every day, employees at Helse Fonna receive patients in the emergency rooms, perform surgeries, offer prenatal and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. At the same time, employees from a wide range of disciplines work together to provide the population in the region with safe and comprehensive specialist health services.

Watercolor illustration of a health secretary welcoming a patient at the reception desk of a modern Norwegian hospital. The health secretary sits behind the reception desk with a friendly smile and registers the patient, while they have a calm and trusting conversation. In the background, doctors, nurses and other staff move through the hospital corridor, and clear signage shows the way to the outpatient clinic, laboratory and X-ray. Information material about patient rights is easily accessible on the desk, and bright surroundings with plants and daylight create a safe and welcoming atmosphere. The illustration shows how the health secretary is a central part of the patient journey by providing information, guidance and practical support from the first meeting with the hospital. The motif emphasizes the message in The Invisible Capital – that good patient care begins with human contact, respect and service, and that health secretaries play an important role in creating security, structure and good experiences for patients and relatives from the very beginning.

Health Førde

Helse Førde offers specialist healthcare services to the residents of Sogn og Fjordane through Førde Central Hospital, Lærdal Hospital, Nordfjord Hospital and a number of district psychiatric centres and treatment facilities. The health enterprise is responsible for patient care, research, education and development of healthcare services in the region.

About 2,700 employees
Specialist health services for residents of the former Sogn og Fjordane
Activities at Førde Central Hospital, Lærdal Hospital, Nordfjord Hospital and several treatment facilities
Offers specialist health services within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment
Responsible for patient care, research, education and development of health services in the region.

Every day, the employees at Helse Førde receive patients with acute and planned treatment needs, perform surgeries, offer prenatal and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. At the same time, the health enterprise conducts research, education and continuous development of specialist health services for the benefit of the residents of the region.

Health Central Norway

Central Norway Health is responsible for specialist healthcare services for the residents of Trøndelag and Møre og Romsdal. The region consists of university hospitals, local hospitals and specialised treatment environments that deliver healthcare services, research and education to the population every day.

St. Olav's Hospital

St. Olavs Hospital is the university hospital in Central Norway and one of Norway's largest hospitals. The hospital is owned by Helse Midt-Norway and has a close collaboration with NTNU on research, innovation and education of future healthcare personnel. In addition to being a local hospital for the Trondheim region, St. Olavs Hospital has a number of regional and national treatment options.

11,699 employees
Approximately 1,000 available beds
53,920 somatic admissions in 2024
526,934 outpatient stays in somatics in 2024
667 scientific articles and 55 doctoral degrees in 2024
University hospital with extensive responsibility for patient care, research and education.

Every day, the staff at St. Olavs Hospital receive patients in the emergency department, perform advanced surgeries, provide obstetric and postnatal care, treat serious illnesses and develop new knowledge through research, innovation and education. The hospital combines highly specialized patient care with research and education for the benefit of patients throughout Central Norway.

Health More and Romsdal

Helse Møre og Romsdal offers specialist healthcare services to approximately 270,000 residents in the county. The health enterprise includes Ålesund Hospital, Nordmøre og Romsdal Hospital (SNR), Volda Hospital and several smaller institutions. Patient treatment, research, education of health personnel and training of patients and relatives are the health enterprise's main tasks .

About 6,500 employees
Provides specialist healthcare services to approximately 270,000 residents
Activities at Ålesund Hospital, Nordmøre og Romsdal Hospital (SNR), Volda Hospital and several smaller institutions
Offers specialist health services within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment
Responsible for patient care, research, education of healthcare personnel and training of patients and relatives.

Every day, employees at Helse Møre og Romsdal receive patients in emergency rooms, perform surgeries, offer prenatal and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. At the same time, employees from a wide range of disciplines work together to provide the population of Møre og Romsdal with safe and comprehensive specialist health services.

Behind the numbers we find people with different skills and different tasks who work together to provide patients with safety, treatment and care. This is the invisible capital – the people who make the hospital function every day. to provide patients with safety, treatment and care. This is the invisible capital – the people who make the hospital function every day.

Watercolor illustration from a modern Norwegian children's ward where a hospital clown visits a hospitalized child. The child sits in the hospital bed with a teddy bear in his arms and smiles broadly while playfully touching the hospital clown's red nose. The clown plays a small ukulele and meets the child with humor, warmth and presence. A nurse sits next to the bed and follows the interaction with a smile, contributing to the safe and caring atmosphere in the room. Drawings made by children, flowers on the windowsill, daylight from large windows and soft watercolor colors create a bright and hopeful environment. The illustration shows how hospital clowns, nurses and other health personnel together contribute to creating security and good experiences for children during a hospital stay. Humor, play and human contact can reduce anxiety, create coping and provide a valuable respite in a demanding situation for both children and families. The motif emphasizes the message in The Invisible Capital – that good health care is about the whole person, and that joy, care and humanity are also important resources in patient care. The hospital clown's work shows how different professional and support roles together contribute to a safer and more humane healthcare system.

Health Nord-Trøndelag

Nord-Trøndelag Health offers specialist healthcare services to the residents of Trøndelag through Levanger Hospital, Namsos Hospital and a number of district psychiatric centres and treatment facilities. The health enterprise is responsible for patient care, research, education and development of health services in the region.

About 4,000 employees
Activities at Levanger Hospital and Namsos Hospital, as well as several district psychiatric centers and treatment facilities
Offers specialist health services within somatics, mental health care and interdisciplinary specialized substance abuse treatment
Responsible for patient care, research, education and development of health services in the region

Every day, employees at Helse Nord-Trøndelag receive patients in the emergency rooms, perform surgeries, offer prenatal and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. At the same time, the health authority conducts research, education and continuous development of specialist health services for the benefit of the residents of Trøndelag.

Health North

Helse Nord is responsible for specialist healthcare services for the residents of Nordland, Troms and Finnmark. The region covers large geographical distances and has extensive responsibility for emergency medicine, local hospital services, university hospital functions, research and education.

University Hospital of Northern Norway (UNN)

The University Hospital of Northern Norway is the university hospital for all of Northern Norway and the largest health enterprise in the region. UNN has operations in Tromsø, Harstad, Narvik and Longyearbyen, and also has extensive responsibility for research, education and development of specialist health services in Northern Norway. The hospital is a local hospital for large parts of Troms and has regional functions for the entire region.

9,621 employees (registered in the Brønnøysund Registers)
Approximately 7,131 man-years
University hospital for all of Northern Norway
Business in Tromsø, Harstad, Narvik and Longyearbyen
Responsible for patient care, research, education and patient and family training

Every day, the staff at the University Hospital of Northern Norway receives patients in the emergency rooms, performs advanced surgeries, offers maternity and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within somatic medicine, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. At the same time, the hospital conducts research, education and development of new treatment methods for the benefit of patients throughout Northern Norway.

Nordland Hospital

Nordlandssykehuset offers specialist healthcare services to the population of Salten, Lofoten and Vesterålen, and in addition has several county-wide and regional functions for the whole of Nordland and parts of Northern Norway. The operations are organized with hospitals in Bodø, Lofoten and Vesterålen, in addition to several district psychiatric centers and treatment facilities.

5,244 employees
4,048 man-years
Local hospital for about 140,000 residents in 20 municipalities
Operations in Bodø, Lofoten and Vesterålen, as well as several district psychiatric centers
Has several county-wide functions for all of Nordland and regional functions for Northern Norway.

Every day, the staff at Nordland Hospital receive patients in the emergency rooms, perform surgeries, offer maternity and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. At the same time, the health enterprise conducts research, education and development of health services for the benefit of the population of Nordland and Northern Norway.

Watercolor illustration from a modern bedside at a Norwegian hospital where a nurse meets an admitted patient with warmth, care and presence. The patient sits upright in the hospital bed and smiles at the nurse, who places a supportive hand on the patient's shoulder, creating a moment of security, trust and respect. In the background, medical equipment monitors the patient's vital functions, while daylight streams in through large windows, creating a bright and calm atmosphere. Flowers, green plants and the soft watercolor colors contribute to a warm and inviting environment. The illustration shows how nurses combine medical expertise with human care through conversations, observation, support and continuous follow-up of patients. The motif emphasizes the message in The Invisible Capital – that good patient care is not only about medicines, procedures and technology, but also about relationships, trust and human contact. The nurse's professional knowledge, presence and ability to create security are an important part of value creation in the healthcare system and contribute every day to better health, increased quality of life and good patient experiences.

Helgeland Hospital

Helgeland Hospital offers specialist healthcare services to the population of Helgeland through the hospitals in Mo i Rana, Sandnessjøen and Mosjøen, in addition to the district medical center in Brønnøysund and several treatment facilities. The health enterprise is responsible for patient care, research, education and development of health services in the region.

About 1,620 employees
Specialist health services for approximately 77,600 residents
Activities at the hospitals in Mo i Rana, Sandnessjøen and Mosjøen, as well as the district medical center in Brønnøysund
10,700 overnight stays annually
12,400 daily stays annually
87,600 outpatient treatments annually
40,500 outpatient consultations in mental health care annually

Every day, the staff at Helgeland Hospital receive patients in the emergency rooms, perform surgeries, offer prenatal and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. At the same time, the health enterprise conducts research, education and continuous development of specialist health services for the benefit of the population of Helgeland.

Behind the numbers we find people with different skills and different tasks who work together to provide patients with safety, treatment and care. This is the invisible capital – the people who make the hospital function every day. who work together to provide patients with safety, treatment and care. This is the invisible capital – the people who make the hospital function every day.

Finnmark Hospital

Finnmarkssykehuset is responsible for the specialist health services in Finnmark and offers health services through the hospitals in Hammerfest and Kirkenes, Klinikk Alta, Sámi klinihkka in Karasjok and several district psychiatric centres and treatment facilities. The health enterprise has a special responsibility for developing and offering health services to the Sámi population through Sámi klinihkka and SANKS (Sámi National Competence Centre).msorg. This is the invisible capital – the people who make the hospital function every day.who work together to provide patients with safety, treatment and care. This is the invisible capital – the people who make the hospital function every day.t to function

About 2,300 employees
Activities at the hospitals in Hammerfest and Kirkenes, Klinikk Alta, Sámi klinihkka and several treatment facilities
Responsibility for specialist health services throughout Finnmark
Has a national responsibility for the development of specialized health services for the Sami population through SANKS
Offers specialist health services within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment.

Every day, the staff at Finnmark Hospital receive patients in the emergency rooms, perform surgeries, offer maternity and postnatal care, advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment within somatics, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. At the same time, the health enterprise conducts research, education and development of health services under special geographical and climatic conditions, with large distances and a broad responsibility for the population of Finnmark.