Health centers in Norway - an overview of the country's health centers - Akershus, Buskerud and Finnmark
Where are the health centers in Norway, and how many children do they follow up each year? This overview brings together health centers throughout the country – county by county and municipality by municipality – and shows how midwives, public health nurses, doctors and other professionals create security for children and families from pregnancy to the start of school. At the same time, the article highlights the importance of health centers for public health, early intervention and human capital.
Why have I created this overview?
When I started working on Invisible Capital, I wanted to highlight the capital that is rarely included in the accounts, but which means the most to our society – people.
Health centers are perhaps one of the best examples of this invisible capital. Every single day, midwives, public health nurses and other health personnel meet pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents and parents with knowledge, care and prevention. They contribute to safety, health and quality of life long before challenges develop into larger problems.
This overview is therefore far more than a collection of addresses. It highlights the scope of a national social mission that is carried out every day in small and large municipalities throughout Norway. When we see all the health centers together, it becomes clear how extensive this work actually is – and how important it is for individuals, families and society as a whole.
Good public health is not created only in hospitals or doctor's offices. It is built through thousands of small encounters between people – in conversations with parents, during health examinations, vaccinations, advice and guidance. It is these everyday efforts that create values that we can rarely measure in kroner, but which have enormous significance for quality of life, security and sustainable local communities.
This is precisely what Invisible Capital is about – highlighting the people, knowledge and relationships that create value every single day, often without us noticing them.
Health centers – where life meets community
From Finnmark in the north to Agder in the south, there are health centers in large cities, small towns, island communities, fjord villages and mountain municipalities. They may look different from the outside, but the mission is the same.
Giving children the best start in life.
Supporting parents through one of the most important periods in life.
Detecting challenges early.
Building security, health and life opportunities.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of pregnant women, infants, toddlers and parents meet with midwives, public health nurses, doctors, physiotherapists and other professionals at the country's health centres. Through prenatal care, home visits, health examinations, vaccination programmes and parenting advice, they follow children through the first five years of life – a period that research shows is crucial for health, development and quality of life later in life.
This article is designed as a national reference work on health centers in Norway. The overview is organized county by county and municipality by municipality, so that it can be used by parents, students, professionals, journalists, researchers and anyone who wants a comprehensive overview of one of Norway's most important preventive health services.
Behind every name in the list are people.
People who use their expertise every day to create safety, prevent illness and give children the best possible start in life.
It is this effort that makes health centers an important part of the Invisible Capital.
Health centers in Norway – county by county
Akershus
Akershus is a county with great geographical variation – from densely populated areas around Oslo to rural areas, agricultural areas and coastal municipalities along the Oslofjord. Common to all municipalities is a strong focus on preventive health work through the health centers.
The health stations follow pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents and families through some of the most important years of life. Here, residents meet midwives, public health nurses and other professionals who work every day to give children a safe start in life. This is an important part of the invisible capital in society – people who create value through knowledge, care, prevention and early intervention.
On this page you will find a municipality-by-municipality overview of the health centers in Akershus. The overview is continuously quality-assured against the municipalities' own information and updated when changes occur.
Asker Municipality
Asker is one of Akershus' largest municipalities and stretches from the Oslofjord to the forest and agricultural areas in the west. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering that follows pregnant women, children, adolescents and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health centers work with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Asker health center
Midtbygda health center
Røyken health center
Sætre health center
Tofte Health Center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Baerum Municipality
Bærum is one of Norway's largest municipalities and is located west of Oslo. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering with several service locations that make it easy for pregnant women, children, young people and families to receive follow-up close to where they live. The health centers work with preventive health, prenatal care, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention. Through knowledge, care and interdisciplinary cooperation, they help give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Bekkestua health center
Gjettum health center
Kolsås health center
Sandvika health center
Storøya Health Center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Eidsvoll municipality
Eidsvoll is a historic municipality with a central place in Norwegian history as the place where the Constitution was adopted in 1814. Today, the municipality is also an important growth municipality in Øvre Romerike. The health station follows pregnant women, children, young people and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life, with a focus on preventive health work, early intervention and safe follow-up. Through knowledge, care and interdisciplinary cooperation, the health station helps to give children the best start in life.
Health centers
Eidsvoll Health Center (Sundet)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Enebakk Municipality
Enebakk is located in the southeast of Akershus and is surrounded by forests, lakes and vibrant rural communities. The municipality has a comprehensive health center that follows pregnant women, children, adolescents and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health center works with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Enebakk health center (Kirkebygda)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Frogn municipality
Frogn municipality is located on the Oslofjord and is known for the idyllic coastal town of Drøbak, Oscarsborg Fortress and an active local community. The health station is a central part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Frogn Health Center (Drøbak)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Gjerdrum municipality
Gjerdrum municipality is located in Romerike and is known for its strong local community and its targeted work with preventive health and upbringing. The health station is an important part of the municipality's health service and follows pregnant women, children, adolescents and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental guidance and interdisciplinary cooperation, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Gjerdrum Health Center (Gjerdrum Health Center)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visit by midwife after birth
Home visit by a health nurse after birth
Maternity groups
Parenting courses
Baby massage course
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Hurdal municipality
Hurdal municipality is Akershus' northernmost municipality and is beautifully situated by Lake Hurdalssjøen, surrounded by forests and hills. Although the municipality has a modest population, families have access to the same important preventive health services as the rest of the country. The health center follows pregnant women, children, adolescents and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life, with a focus on early intervention, safety and good follow-up.
Health centers
Hurdal health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Jevnaker Municipality
Jevnaker municipality is located south of Hadeland and is part of Akershus county. The municipality is known for Kistefos, Hadeland Glassworks and beautiful surroundings along the Randsfjorden. The health station is a central part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, young people and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and interdisciplinary cooperation, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Jevnaker Health Center (Family House)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center (intermunicipal service)
Home visits by midwives and health nurses after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up with, among others, a doctor, physiotherapist and family therapist
Lillestrøm Municipality
Lillestrøm is one of Norway's largest municipalities and an important regional center in Romerike. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering spread across several locations to ensure good accessibility for pregnant women, children, young people and families. The health centers work with preventive health, prenatal care, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention. Through knowledge, care and interdisciplinary cooperation, they help give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Lillestrøm Health Center
Fat health center
Skedsmokorset health center
Strømmen/Skjetten health center
Sørumsand health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth Health Center (Lillestrøm)
Youth Health Center (Sørumsand)
Home visits after birth
Birth preparation course
Breastfeeding guidance
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Digital health center via Helsenorge
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Lunner municipality
Lunner municipality is located in Hadeland and is part of Akershus county. The municipality has a comprehensive health center service for pregnant women, children, youth and families, with particular emphasis on preventive health work, early intervention and safe upbringing conditions. The health center follows families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life and collaborates closely with other municipal services to provide comprehensive follow-up.
Health centers
Lunner Health Center (Roa)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center (intermunicipal service)
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Lorenskog Municipality
Lørenskog is one of Norway's most populous municipalities and is centrally located between Oslo and Romerike. The municipality has a wide range of health centre services for pregnant women, children, young people and families. The health centres work with preventive health, prenatal care, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention. Through knowledge, care and interdisciplinary cooperation, they help to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Lørenskog Health Center
Fjellhamar health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Nannestad Municipality
Nannestad is located in Øvre Romerike and is a growing municipality with long traditions in agriculture and an active local community. The municipality's health center is a central part of preventive health work and follows pregnant women, children, adolescents and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the health center helps to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Nannestad health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visit by midwife after birth
Home visit by a health nurse after birth
Open health center
Birth preparation course
Breastfeeding guidance
Postpartum follow-up
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Psychological services at youth health centers
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Nes municipality
Nes municipality is located in Øvre Romerike and is one of the largest municipalities in Akershus. With Årnes as its administrative center, the municipality has a comprehensive preventive health service for pregnant women, children, youth and families. The health center follows families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life, and works with health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention. Through knowledge, care and interdisciplinary cooperation, the health center helps to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Nes Health Center (Årnes)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Nesodden municipality
Nesodden municipality is located between the Oslofjord and Bunnefjord and is known for its beautiful coastal landscape, active cultural life and proximity to Oslo. The health station is an important part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the health station helps to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Nesodden health center (Tangenten, Nesoddtangen)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visit by midwife after birth
Home visit by a health nurse after birth
Doctor consultations at the health center
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Nittedal municipality
Nittedal municipality is located north of Oslo and is surrounded by forests and popular outdoor recreation areas. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering services for pregnant women, children, youth and families with a focus on preventive health, early intervention and safe upbringing conditions. The health center follows families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life, and offers a wide range of services in collaboration with other municipal professional environments.
Health centers
Nittedal Health Center (Hagan)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visit by midwife after birth
Home visit by a health nurse after birth
Open health center
Birth preparation course
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Northern Follo Municipality
Nordre Follo is one of Akershus' largest municipalities and was established in 2020 through the merger of Ski and Oppegård municipalities. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering that follows pregnant women, children, youth and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health centers work with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Ski health center
Kolbotn health center
Langhus health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Ullensaker Municipality
Ullensaker is one of Norway's fastest growing municipalities and the host municipality for Oslo Airport Gardermoen. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering that follows pregnant women, children, young people and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health centers work with preventive health, prenatal care, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention. Through knowledge, care and interdisciplinary cooperation, they contribute to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Jessheim health center
Kløfta health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Vestby municipality
Vestby municipality is located in the south of Akershus, between Oslo and Moss, and is a municipality in strong growth. With both coastal areas, agricultural landscapes and an active business community, the municipality has a comprehensive health center offering for pregnant women, children, young people and families. The health center works with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Vestby health center
Son health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Ås municipality
Ås municipality is located in the south of Akershus and is known as one of Norway's most important knowledge municipalities through the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering services that follow pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health center works with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Ås health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Hurdal municipality
Hurdal health center
Buskerud
Buskerud is a county with great geographical variation – from the urban areas around Drammen to forest municipalities, valleys and the high mountain areas of Hallingdal and Numedal. Common to all the municipalities is a strong focus on preventive health work through the health centers.
The health stations follow pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents and families through some of the most important years of life. Here, residents meet midwives, public health nurses and other professionals who work every day to give children a safe start in life. This is an important part of the invisible capital in society – people who create value through knowledge, care, prevention and early intervention.
On this page you will find a municipal overview of the health centers in Buskerud. The overview is continuously quality-assured against the municipalities' own information and updated when changes occur.
Drammen Municipality
Drammen is Buskerud's largest municipality and a regional center for health, education and business. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering in several locations, so that pregnant women, children, young people and families have good access to preventive health services. The health centers work with prenatal care, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give all children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Drammen health center
Konnerud health center
Mountain health center
Åssiden health center
Mjøndalen health center
Svelvik health center
Sande Health Center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Flesberg municipality
Flesberg municipality is located in Numedal and is known for its beautiful nature, vibrant rural communities and long traditions in agriculture and outdoor activities. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering services that follow pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health center works with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Flesberg health center (Lampeland)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Municipality of Flå
Flå municipality is located in the southernmost part of Hallingdal and is known for its large natural areas, Bjørneparken and its proximity to Norefjell and Vassfaret. Although the municipality has a modest population, families have access to a comprehensive health center. The health center follows pregnant women, children, adolescents and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life, with a focus on preventive health, early intervention and safe upbringing conditions.
Health centers
Flå health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Gol municipality
Gol municipality is located in the middle of Hallingdal and is an important hub for both residents and visitors. The municipality is known for its active business community, good communications and strong traditions in outdoor activities and tourism. The health station is a central part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, young people and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Gol health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Hemsedal Municipality
Hemsedal municipality is located northwest of Hallingdal and is known as one of Norway's most popular mountain and ski destinations. The municipality has an active local community with many families with children and a comprehensive health center offering services that follow pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health center works with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Hemsedal health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Hol municipality
Hol municipality is located at the top of Hallingdal and is known for Geilo, Hardangervidda and some of Norway's most popular mountain areas. The municipality has an active local community and a comprehensive health center offering services that follow pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health center works with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Hol health center (Geilo)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Hole municipality
Hole municipality is located west of Tyrifjorden and is known for its beautiful nature, historical cultural monuments and proximity to both Hønefoss and Oslo. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering services that follow pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health center works with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Hole Health Center (Vik)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Kongsberg Municipality
Kongsberg municipality is one of Buskerud's largest municipalities and is internationally known for its high-tech industry, mining history and strong knowledge environments. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering that follows pregnant women, children, young people and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health centers work with preventive health, prenatal care, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention. Through knowledge, care and interdisciplinary cooperation, they contribute to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Kongsberg Health Center
Hvittingfoss health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Kongsberg Municipality
Kongsberg municipality is one of Buskerud's largest municipalities and is internationally known for its high-tech industry, mining history and strong knowledge environments. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering that follows pregnant women, children, young people and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health centers work with preventive health, prenatal care, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention. Through knowledge, care and interdisciplinary cooperation, they contribute to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Kongsberg Health Center
Hvittingfoss health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Krødsherad Municipality
Krødsherad municipality is located by Krøderen and stretches from lush valley areas to high mountain terrain towards Norefjell. The municipality is known for beautiful nature, an active outdoor life and the proximity to one of Norway's largest ski destinations. The health station is an important part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Krødsherad Health Center (Noresund)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Lier municipality
Lier municipality is located between Drammen and Asker and is known for its fertile agricultural landscape, fruit production and its central location in the Oslo region. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering that follows pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health centers work with preventive health, prenatal care, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention. Through knowledge, care and interdisciplinary cooperation, they contribute to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Lierbyen health center
Tranby health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Modum municipality
Modum municipality is located in the southern part of Buskerud and is known for Blaafarveværket, Vikersundbakken and beautiful natural areas along the Tyrifjorden and Drammenselva rivers. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering services that follow pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health center works with preventive health, prenatal care, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention. Through knowledge, care and interdisciplinary cooperation, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Modum health center (Vikersund)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Nesbyen municipality
Nesbyen municipality is located in Hallingdal and is known for its dry inland climate, beautiful cultural landscapes and strong traditions in outdoor activities and tourism. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering services that follow pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health center works with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Nesbyen health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Nore and Uvdal municipality
Nore og Uvdal municipality is located at the top of Numedal and is known for its beautiful mountain areas, rich cultural heritage and proximity to the Hardangervidda National Park. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering services that follow pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health center works with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Nore and Uvdal Health Center (Rødberg)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Ringerike municipality
Ringerike municipality is one of Buskerud's largest municipalities and has Hønefoss as its administrative center. The municipality is known for its beautiful cultural landscapes, historical sites and its central location between Eastern Norway and Hallingdal. Ringerike has a comprehensive health center offering that follows pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health centers work with preventive health, prenatal care, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Hønefoss health center
Hallingby health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Rollag municipality
Rollag municipality is located in the middle of Numedal and is known for its beautiful valleys, historic stave churches and active village life. The municipality has a comprehensive health center that follows pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health center works with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Rollag Health Center (Rollag)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Sigdal municipality
Sigdal municipality is located in the western part of Buskerud and is known for its beautiful valleys, forest areas, traditional culture and proximity to Norefjell. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering services that support pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health center works with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Sigdal Health Center (Prestfoss)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Ål municipality
Ål municipality is located in the middle of Hallingdal and is known for its strong cultural environment, beautiful mountain scenery and long traditions in outdoor activities and tourism. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering services that follow pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health center works with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Ål health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Finnmark
Finnmark is Norway's northernmost county and stretches from the plateau in the south to the Barents Sea in the north and east. The county is characterized by large distances, varied nature and a rich cultural diversity with Norwegian, Sami and Kven history. Despite long distances and scattered settlement, the municipalities have a strong focus on preventive health work through the health stations.
The health stations follow pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents and families through some of the most important years of life. Here, residents meet midwives, public health nurses and other professionals who work every day to give children a safe start in life. This is an important part of the invisible capital in society – people who create value through knowledge, care, prevention and early intervention.
On this page you will find a municipal overview of the health centers in Finnmark. The overview is continuously quality-assured against the municipalities' own information and updated when changes occur.
Alta municipality
Alta is the largest municipality in Finnmark and an important regional center for health, education, business and public administration. The municipality has a comprehensive health center offering services that follow pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health centers work with preventive health, prenatal care, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention. Through knowledge, care and interdisciplinary cooperation, they contribute to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Alta health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Berlevåg municipality
Berlevåg municipality is located at the far end of the Barents Sea on the Nordkyn Peninsula and is one of Norway's northernmost fishing municipalities. The municipality is known for its rugged coastal landscape, strong coastal culture and a local community with long traditions in fishing and seafaring. The health station is an important part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Berlevåg health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Båtsfjord municipality
Båtsfjord municipality is located on the Varanger Peninsula in the eastern part of Finnmark and is one of Norway's most important fishing municipalities. The municipality has an active local community with strong maritime traditions and a comprehensive health center offering services that support pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. The health center works with preventive health, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Båtsfjord health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Gamvik Municipality
Gamvik municipality is located in the far north of the Nordkyn peninsula and includes Mehamn, Gamvik and Skjånes. The municipality is known for its spectacular coastal landscape, rich fishing traditions and proximity to Europe's northernmost mainland point, Kinnarodden. The health station is an important part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Gamvik Health Center (Mehamn)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Hammerfest Municipality
Hammerfest is one of the world's northernmost cities and an important regional center in Finnmark. The municipality is known for its long history, strong maritime traditions and significant activity in fisheries, energy and petroleum. The health center has a central role in the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Hammerfest Health Center
Kvalsund health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Hasvik municipality
Hasvik municipality is located on the western part of Sørøya in Finnmark and is one of Norway's most important coastal and fishing municipalities. The municipality includes Hasvik, Breivikbotn and Sørvær, and is known for its spectacular coastal landscape, rich fishing traditions and strong local communities. The health station is a central part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Hasvik Health Center (Breivikbotn)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Kautokeino Municipality
Kautokeino municipality is located on the Finnmarksvidda plateau and is one of Norway's largest municipalities in terms of area. The municipality is an important center for Sami language, culture and reindeer herding, and has strong traditions related to duodji, music and outdoor activities. The health station is a central part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life, with services adapted to both Sami and Norwegian families.
Health centers
Kautokeino health center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Lebesby Municipality
Lebesby municipality is located by the Laksefjord in the northeastern part of Finnmark and includes the towns of Kjøllefjord and Lebesby. The municipality is known for its magnificent coastal landscape, strong fishing traditions and proximity to the Finnmarksvidda plateau. The health station is an important part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Lebesby Health Center (Kjøllefjord)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Loppa municipality
Loppa municipality is located at the far end of the Lopp Sea in the western part of Finnmark and includes several island communities and villages along the coast. The municipality is known for its spectacular nature, rich fishing traditions and an active coastal community. The health station is a central part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Loppa Health Center (Øksfjord)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Måsøy municipality
Måsøy municipality is located at the edge of the Barents Sea and includes several islands and coastal communities, including Havøysund, Rolvsøy, Ingøy and Hjelmsøy. The municipality is known for its spectacular coastal landscape, strong fishing traditions and proximity to some of Norway's most weather-exposed sea areas. The health station is an important part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Måsøy Health Center (Havøysund)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
North Cape Municipality
Nordkapp municipality is located in the far north of Magerøya and is internationally known for Nordkapp, one of Europe's most visited tourist destinations. The municipality includes Honningsvåg, Skarsvåg and Kamøyvær, and has strong traditions in fisheries, tourism and coastal culture. The health station is a central part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
North Cape Health Center (Honningsvåg)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Porsanger Municipality
Porsanger municipality is located in central Finnmark and is one of Norway's largest municipalities in terms of area. The municipality includes Lakselv, Billefjord and Indre Billefjord, and is known for the Porsangerfjord, Stabbursdalen National Park and its multicultural community with Norwegian, Sami and Kven culture. The health station is a central part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Porsanger Health Center (Lakselv)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
South Varanger Municipality
Sør-Varanger municipality is located in the easternmost part of Norway and borders both Finland and Russia. The municipality has Kirkenes as its administrative center and is known for its multicultural society, its strategic location and beautiful nature with fjords, forests and plateaus. The health center is a central part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Kirkenes Health Center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Tana Municipality
Tana municipality is located in eastern Finnmark and stretches from the Finnmarksvidda plateau to the mouth of the famous Tana River at Tanafjorden. The municipality is known for its rich salmon fishing, strong Sami and Kven cultural heritage and a multicultural local community. The health station is a central part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Tana health center (Tana bridge)
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Vadso Municipality
Vadsø municipality is the administrative center of Finnmark county and is located by the Varangerfjord in the eastern part of Norway. The municipality is known for its rich Kven cultural heritage, strong history in fishing and trade, and as an important regional center for public administration. The health center is a central part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, adolescents and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Vadsø Health Center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Vardo Municipality
Vardø municipality is located in the far east of Norway and is the only city in the country that is located in the Arctic climate zone. The municipality is known for Vardøhus Fortress, its long history as a fishing village, Pomor trade and a rich cultural and bird life. The health station is a central part of the municipality's preventive health service and follows pregnant women, children, young people and families throughout pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention, the municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Vardø Health Center
Offer
Midwifery service
Health center for children 0–5 years old
Youth health center
Home visits after birth
Childhood vaccination program
Parental guidance
Breastfeeding guidance
Multidisciplinary follow-up if needed
Termination
The overview is being developed further.
This is part of a nationwide overview of health centers in Norway. The work is ongoing, and new municipalities and counties are added as the information is quality assured and updated.
The goal is to collect all of Norway's health center services in one place - so that parents, students, health personnel and others can easily find updated information about the municipalities' preventive health services.
Last updated: (July 07, 2026)
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There we tell the story of the people behind the health centers, the research that shows the importance of early intervention, and why the health centers are one of Norway's most important investments in human capital.
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