Knowledge, care and prevention - Health centers in Oslo and Rogaland
Health centers are among the first public services that many families encounter. They combine medical knowledge with guidance, care, and close cooperation with parents. This preventive work is of great importance – both for the individual family and for society as a whole.
Through this national overview, The Invisible Capital wants to highlight a service that often works quietly, but which has great importance for children's health, development and quality of life.
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.
Oslo
Although Oslo is both a county and a municipality, we treat it as a separate county in the overview. Here we find Norway's largest and most comprehensive health center service, with many districts and several health centers that follow pregnant women, children, adolescents and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life.
The health centers in Oslo are an important part of the preventive health service and offer, among other things, prenatal care, health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention. Through a broad professional environment, midwives, public health nurses and other health personnel work every day to give children a safe and good start in life.
Oslo Municipality
Oslo is the capital of Norway and the country's largest municipality, with over 700,000 inhabitants divided into 15 districts. The city is the country's political, economic and cultural center and has a comprehensive range of health, education and public services. The health centers are organized through the districts and constitute a nationwide network of preventive health services for pregnant women, children, young people and families.
Health centers
Old Oslo district
Health Center Greenland
Health center Tøyen
District Grünerløkka
Grünerløkka health center
District Sagene
Sagene health center
District St. Hanshaugen
St. Hanshaugen health center
District Frogner
Frogner Health Center
Ullern district
Ullern health center
Vestre Aker district
Vestre Aker Health Center
District Nordre Aker
Nordre Aker Health Center
District Bjerke
Bjerke health center
Grorud district
Grorud health center
Stovner district
Stovner health center
Alna district
Alna health center
District Østensjø
Østensjø Health Center
District Nordstrand
Nordstrand health center
District South Nordstrand
South Nordstrand 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
Rogaland
Rogaland is a county with great variety – from the harsh coast in the north and south to fjords, agricultural areas and the urban region around Stavanger and Sandnes. The county is known for its strong business sector in energy, industry, technology and aquaculture, while also having an extensive public health service.
The health centers in Rogaland follow pregnant women, children, adolescents and families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life. Here, residents meet midwives, public health nurses and other professionals who work with health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
On this page you will find a municipal overview of the health centers in Rogaland. The overview is continuously quality-assured against the municipalities' own information and updated when changes occur.
Bjerkreim municipality
Bjerkreim municipality is located in the south of Rogaland and is known for its beautiful cultural landscape, the salmon river Bjerkreimselva and strong traditions in agriculture and outdoor activities. The municipality has Vikeså as its administrative center and offers comprehensive preventive health services for pregnant women, children, young people and families. The health center follows families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life, and contributes with health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Bjerkreim health center (Vikeså)
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
Bokn municipality
Bokn municipality is located in the north of Rogaland between Karmøy and Tysvær and consists of several islands connected by bridges and tunnels. The municipality is known for its beautiful coastal landscape, strong maritime traditions and its central location along the E39. 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 municipality contributes to giving children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Bokn health center (Føresvik)
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
Eigersund Municipality
Eigersund municipality is located in the south of Rogaland and has Egersund as its administrative center. The municipality is known for its long coastline, the historic wooden houses in Egersund, strong traditions in fishing, shipping and industry, as well as the spectacular nature at Jæren and Dalane. The health stations follow 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
Eigersund Health Center (Egersund)
Hellvik 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
Gjesdal municipality
Gjesdal municipality is located in the southern part of Rogaland and has Ålgård as its administrative center. The municipality is known for its beautiful landscape with mountains, valleys and lakes, strong traditions in industry and textile production, as well as its proximity to both the Stavanger region and the Lysefjord. The health stations follow 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
Gjesdal Health Center (Ålgård)
Oltedal 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
Hå municipality
Hå municipality is located on Jæren in Rogaland and has Varhaug as its administrative center. The municipality is known for its open coastal landscape, long sandy beaches, one of Norway's most important agricultural areas and strong traditions in food production and business. Hå is a growing municipality and offers a wide range of preventive health services for pregnant women, children, young people and families. The health centers follow families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life, and contribute with health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early efforts to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Hå health center (Varhaug)
Nærbø health center
Vigrestad 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
Haugesund Municipality
Haugesund municipality is located in the north of Rogaland and is an important regional center for Haugalandet. The city is known for its maritime history, international film festival, strong business sectors within shipping and energy, and as a city of trade and culture. Haugesund has a comprehensive preventive health service with several health centers that follow 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
Haugesund Health Center (Center)
Skåredalen Health Center
Bleikemyr 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
Hjelmeland municipality
Hjelmeland municipality is located in the northeast of Rogaland and is known for its beautiful fjord landscape, fruit and berry production and proximity to some of Norway's most famous natural attractions, including Preikestolen and Lysefjorden. The municipality has Hjelmelandsvågen as its administrative center and offers comprehensive preventive health services for pregnant women, children, adolescents and families. The health center follows families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life, and contributes with health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Hjelmeland Health Center (Hjelmelandsvågen)
Årdal 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
Karmøy Municipality
Karmøy municipality is located in Haugalandet in Rogaland and is one of the county's largest municipalities. The municipality is known for its rich Viking history, beautiful coastal landscapes, long sandy beaches and strong businesses within maritime activities, industry and energy. Karmøy has a comprehensive preventive health service with several health stations that follow 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
Karmøy Health Center (Kopervik)
Åkrehamn health center
Skudeneshavn health center
Norheim 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
Klepp municipality
Klepp municipality is located on Jæren in Rogaland and has Kleppe as its administrative center. The municipality is known for its fertile agricultural landscape, long sandy beaches along the Jær coast and an active business community. As one of the fastest growing municipalities in the region, Klepp has a comprehensive preventive health service for pregnant women, children, young people and families. The health stations follow families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life, and contribute with health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Klepp health center (Kleppe)
Bryne South Health Center (Klepp South area)
Orre 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
Kvitsøy Municipality
Kvitsøy municipality is Norway's smallest municipality measured in area and is located like an island kingdom at the edge of Boknafjorden in Rogaland. The municipality is known for its strong coastal community, lobster fishing, seafaring traditions and the characteristic Kvitsøy lighthouse. Despite its modest size, the municipality offers important preventive health services for pregnant women, children, young people and families. The health station follows families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life, and contributes with health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early efforts to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Kvitsøy 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
Lund Municipality
Lund municipality is located in the southeast of Rogaland, on the border with Agder, and has Moi as its administrative center. The municipality is known for its beautiful inland landscape with forests, lakes and rivers, strong traditions in agriculture and industry, and good opportunities for outdoor activities. 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
Lund Health Center (Moi)
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
Randaberg Municipality
Randaberg municipality is located north of Stavanger and is the smallest municipality in terms of area on Jæren. The municipality is known as "The Green Village" because of its rich agriculture, beautiful cultural landscape and proximity to the sea. With its location close to Stavanger, Randaberg has developed a modern and comprehensive service offering for its residents. The health stations follow 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
Randaberg 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
Sandnes municipality
Sandnes municipality is the second largest municipality in Rogaland and part of the metropolitan region around Stavanger. The municipality is known for its diverse business community, strong population growth, beautiful natural areas and proximity to the Lysefjord, Preikestolen and Gandsfjord. Sandnes has a comprehensive preventive health service with several health centers that follow 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
Sandnes Health Center (Center)
Hana Health Center
Austrått Health Center
Riska health center (Hommersåk)
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
Sauda Municipality
Sauda municipality is located in the northeast of Rogaland, at the heart of the Saudafjord, and is surrounded by high mountains, waterfalls and beautiful western nature. The municipality is known for its long industrial history, especially in the smelting industry, as well as an active outdoor life with good opportunities for skiing, mountain hiking and nature experiences. 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
Sauda 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
Sokndal municipality
Sokndal municipality is located in the far southwest of Rogaland and borders Agder. The municipality has Hauge i Dalane as its administrative center and is known for its characteristic coastal landscape, the historic wooden houses, Jøssingfjord and strong traditions in mining and industry. 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
Sokndal Health Center (Hauge in Dalane)
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
Sola Municipality
Sola municipality is located in Nord-Jæren west of Stavanger and is known for its long sandy beaches, beautiful coastal landscapes and as the host municipality for Stavanger Airport, Sola – one of Norway's most important airports. The municipality has a varied business community with strong environments within aviation, energy, technology and agriculture. The health stations follow 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
Sola Health Center
Tananger 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
Stavanger Municipality
Stavanger Municipality is the largest municipality in Rogaland and one of Norway's most important cities in energy, technology, education and culture. The city is the administrative center of Rogaland and is internationally known as Norway's energy capital. Stavanger has a comprehensive preventive health service with health centers distributed in several districts and surrounding areas. The health centers follow 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
Stavanger Health Center (Center)
Hundvåg health center
Madla health center
Hillevåg health center
Enter health center
Hinna health center
Storhaug health center
Rennesøy Health Center
Finnøy 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
Strand municipality
Strand municipality is located northeast of Stavanger at the entrance to the Lysefjord and has Jørpeland as its administrative center. The municipality is known for its spectacular nature with Preikestolen as one of Norway's most visited tourist attractions, as well as a varied business community within industry, trade and services. The health stations follow 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
Strand Health Center (Jørpeland)
Tau 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
Suldal municipality
Suldal municipality is located in the northeast of Rogaland and is the county's largest municipality in terms of area. The municipality is known for its magnificent fjord and mountain landscape, the national tourist routes, the salmon river Suldalslågen and extensive hydroelectric power production. Sand is the administrative center, and the municipality has strong traditions in agriculture, industry and outdoor activities. The health center 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
Suldal Health Center (Sand)
Nesflaten 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
Time municipality
Time municipality is located on Jæren in Rogaland and has Bryne as its administrative center. The municipality is known for its strong agriculture, a varied business community and as the home of one of Norway's most famous football clubs. Bryne is an important regional center on Jæren with good public services and an active cultural and sports life. The health centers follow 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
Time health center (Bryne)
Undheim 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
Tysvær Municipality
Tysvær municipality is located in northeast Rogaland between Haugesund and Stavanger, with Aksdal as its administrative center. The municipality is known for its beautiful fjord and cultural landscape, Tysværvåg, strong agricultural traditions and a varied business community within industry, trade and services. With its central location in Haugalandet, Tysvær has a well-developed preventive health service. The health stations follow 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
Tysvær Health Center (Aksdal)
Skjoldastraumen 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
Utsira Municipality
Utsira municipality is located in the extreme North Sea west of Haugesund and is Norway's smallest municipality measured in terms of population. The island community is known for its distinctive birdlife, beautiful coastal landscapes, strong fishing traditions and as a pioneer area in wind power and renewable energy. Despite its modest size, the municipality offers important preventive health services for pregnant women, children, young people and families. The health station follows families through pregnancy and the child's first year of life, and contributes with health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early efforts to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Utsira 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
Vindafjord Municipality
Vindafjord municipality is located in the northeast of Rogaland and stretches from the beautiful fjords of Ryfylke to the borders with Vestland. The municipality has Ølensvåg and Ølen as its central towns and is known for its varied business life, strong agricultural traditions, industry, shipbuilding and beautiful fjord and mountain areas. The health stations follow 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
Vindafjord Health Center (Ølen)
Sandeid health center
Skjold 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
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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