The first years matter the most – the important role of health centers for children and families - Health centers in Telemark
Find all health centers in Telemark in one place. This page provides an updated and quality-assured overview of health centers in all municipalities, with information about services for pregnant women, children, young people and families. The goal is to make it easy to find the right health center and at the same time provide a comprehensive overview of preventive health services in Telemark.
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.
Introduction - Telemark
Telemark is a county with great geographical variation – from the coast at Kragerø and Bamble to forests, valleys and high mountains in the west. The county is known for its rich cultural history, the Telemark Canal, industry, outdoor activities and vibrant local communities.
The health stations in Telemark 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 health personnel who work with health examinations, vaccinations, parental support and early intervention.
On this page you will find a municipal overview of the health centers in Telemark. The overview is continuously quality-assured against the municipalities' own information and updated when changes occur.
Bamble Municipality
Bamble municipality is located in the southeast of Telemark and has Langesund and Stathelle as its largest towns. The municipality is known for its beautiful archipelago, coastal culture, industry and good outdoor activities. 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
Bamble Health Center (Stathelle)
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
Drangedal municipality
Drangedal municipality is located in the west of Telemark and is known for its large forest areas, many lakes and a rich wildlife and outdoor life. The municipality has Prestestranda as its administrative center and long traditions in forestry, agriculture and nature-based industries. 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
Drangedal Health Center (Prestestranda)
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
Fyresdal Municipality
Fyresdal municipality is located in the west of Telemark and is surrounded by beautiful mountains, forests and lakes. The municipality has Fyresdal as its administrative center and is known for its rich outdoor life, good fishing and hunting opportunities and strong traditions in agriculture and forestry. 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
Fyresdal 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
Hjartdal municipality
Hjartdal municipality is centrally located in Telemark and is surrounded by beautiful valleys, mountains and forests. The municipality has Sauland as its administrative center and is known for its vibrant cultural landscape, strong agricultural traditions and proximity to both Gaustatoppen and Notodden. 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
Hjartdal Health Center (Sauland)
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
Kragerø Municipality
Kragerø municipality is located on the far side of the Telemark coast and is known for its beautiful archipelago with hundreds of islands, islets and skerries. The town of Kragerø has long traditions as an artist town and coastal community, and is a popular tourist destination with white wooden houses, boating and a rich cultural life. 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
Kragerø Health Center
Sannidal 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
Kviteseid municipality
Kviteseid municipality is located in West Telemark and is known for its beautiful lake landscape, the Telemark Canal and rich cultural history. The municipality has Kviteseid as its administrative center and is an important hub between Eastern and Western Norway. With strong traditions in agriculture, tourism and outdoor activities, the municipality offers good preventive health services to 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 intervention to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Kviteseid 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
Mid-Telemark Municipality
Midt-Telemark Municipality was established in 2020 through the merger of Bø and Sauherad. The municipality is located centrally in Telemark and has Bø as its administrative center. Midt-Telemark is known for its vibrant cultural life, fruit and agriculture, the University of Southeast Norway and beautiful natural areas with lakes, forests and mountains. 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
Mid-Telemark Health Center (Bø)
Gvarv 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
Nissedal municipality
Nissedal municipality is located in western Telemark and is known for its beautiful lake and mountain landscape, with Nisser as one of Norway's largest lakes. The municipality has Treungen as its administrative center and is a popular area for outdoor activities, cabin building, fishing and nature experiences. 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
Nissedal Health Center (Treungen)
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
Nome Municipality
Nome municipality is centrally located in Telemark and stretches along the historic Telemark Canal. The municipality has Ulefoss as its administrative center and is known for its rich industrial history, beautiful cultural landscapes, locks and strong traditions in culture, outdoor activities and business. 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
Nome Health Center (Ulefoss)
Lunde 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
Notodden Municipality
Notodden municipality is located in eastern Telemark and is known as the cradle of Norwegian industrial history. The city was developed through the development of hydroelectric power and the establishment of Norsk Hydro, and its industrial heritage is today on the UNESCO World Heritage List together with Rjukan. Notodden is also known for its rich cultural life, the Notodden Blues Festival and the University of Southeast Norway. 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
Notodden 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
Porsgrunn municipality
Porsgrunn municipality is located in the southeast of Telemark at the mouth of the Skiens River and is one of the county's largest municipalities. The city is known for its long industrial history, strong maritime traditions, porcelain production and a varied business community within industry, technology and logistics. Porsgrunn is also an important educational and cultural center in Grenland. The health centers 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
Porsgrunn Health Center (Center)
Heistad health center
Herøya 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
Seljord municipality
Seljord municipality is located in the heart of West Telemark and is known for its beautiful cultural landscape, the lake Seljordsvatnet and the legend of the Seljordsormen. The municipality has Seljord as its administrative center and is an important trade and service center in the region. With strong traditions in agriculture, tourism and culture, the municipality offers good preventive health services to 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 efforts to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Seljord 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
Siljan municipality
Siljan municipality is located in eastern Telemark and borders both Skien and Larvik. The municipality is known for its beautiful forest landscape, vibrant rural community and strong traditions in agriculture and outdoor activities. With its proximity to Grenland, Siljan combines peaceful surroundings with a short distance to larger urban areas. 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
Siljan 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
Skien municipality
Skien municipality is the largest municipality in Telemark and the county's administrative center. The city is known as the birthplace of Henrik Ibsen, its long industrial history, the Telemark Canal and a rich cultural and business life. Skien is an important part of the Grenland region and offers comprehensive preventive health services 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
Skien Health Center (Center)
Gulset health center
Klyve health center
Gimsøy 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
Tinn municipality
Tinn municipality is located in the northwest of Telemark and is known for its spectacular high mountain landscape, the Hardangervidda plateau, Gaustatoppen and the unique industrial history of Rjukan. Together with Notodden, Rjukan is on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of Norsk Hydro's industrial cultural heritage. The municipality has Rjukan as its administrative center and offers good preventive health services 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 efforts to give children a safe and good start in life.
Health centers
Tinn Health Center (Rjukan)
Atrå 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
Tokke municipality
Tokke municipality is located in western Telemark and is known for its magnificent mountain landscape, deep valleys and rich cultural history. The municipality has Dalen as its administrative center and is particularly known for the Telemark Canal, the historic Dalen Hotel and its proximity to large natural areas such as Hardangervidda and Setesdal Vesthei. With strong traditions in power production, tourism and outdoor activities, the municipality offers good 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
Tokke Health Center (Dalen)
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
Vinje municipality
Vinje municipality is located in the northwest of Telemark and is the largest municipality in the county measured in area. The municipality is known for its spectacular high mountain landscape, large parts of the Hardangervidda National Park, rich cultural heritage and strong traditions in outdoor activities and tourism. The administrative center is Åmot, and the municipality has long traditions in power production, agriculture 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 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
Vinje health center (Åmot)
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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Invisible Capital is not built on one book or one idea. It has been developed through many years of study, research, international seminars, and practical experience from working life.
The books below represent some of the most important professional sources of inspiration behind the project. They have shaped the way I think about leadership, innovation, digitalization, customer experiences, value creation and – not least – the importance of the people who create the values.
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I hope they can give you the same professional inspiration that they have given me.
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Author/authors: Kristina Halvorson and Melissa Rach
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Why we recommend the book
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This book is perfect for leaders, communications consultants, content producers, web editors, UX designers, and anyone working with digital services. It shows why a clear content strategy leads to better user experiences, more effective interactions, and stronger digital results over time.
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Don't Make Me ThinkAuthor: Steve Krug
Short review
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Why we recommend the book
This is one of the books that has had the greatest impact on my own work with digital services. Over the years – from SAS and the Norwegian Opera & Ballet to working on Bærum Municipality’s website – the principles in this book have been an important reminder that technology is never an end in itself. The goal is to make everyday life easier for the people who use the services. Despite the fact that the book was published many years ago, the message is just as relevant today.
Internet Marketing & eCommerce
Authors: Ward Hanson and Kirthi Kalyanam
Short review
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Why we recommend the book
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The Innovator's Dilemma: When New
Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail
Author: Clayton M. Christensen
Short review
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Why we recommend the book
This book has had a major impact on how I view innovation, digitalization, and change management. It provided a new perspective on why established businesses are challenged by new players, and why the ability to think differently is crucial in a world characterized by continuous technological development. Many of the reflections in The Invisible Capital on innovation, digital transformation, and value creation are based on the insights Clayton Christensen conveys in this classic.
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