Where people meet, future values are created - Health centers in Vestfold
Find all health centers in Vestfold 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 highlight the importance of preventive health services in Vestfold.
Introduction - Vestfold
Vestfold is a county with long historical traditions, beautiful coastal nature and strong ties to both shipping, industry and trade. From the historic Viking areas by the Oslofjord to modern business and vibrant local communities, people play the most important role in social development. Every day, the health centers in Vestfold work to provide pregnant women, children, young people and families with security, knowledge and support through some of the most important years of life.
Through health examinations, vaccinations, parental support, guidance and early intervention, health centres contribute to better public health and safer upbringing conditions. This is a social mission that rarely makes the headlines, but which means a great deal to both individuals and society as a whole.
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 society – people.
Health centers are among the clearest examples of this invisible capital. Every day, midwives, public health nurses and other health personnel meet pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents and parents with knowledge, care and prevention. They create security, build relationships and lay the foundation for good health long before problems arise.
This overview is therefore far more than a collection of addresses. It shows the scope of a national social mission that is carried out every single day in small and large municipalities throughout Norway. When all the health centers are gathered in one place, it becomes clear how important this work is for families, local communities and future value creation.
Good public health is not created primarily by treating illness. It is built through thousands of encounters between people – in conversations with parents, health examinations, vaccinations, advice and guidance. These are values that can rarely be measured in kroner, but which provide high returns in the form of security, quality of life and sustainable local communities.
This is precisely what The Invisible Capital is about – highlighting the people, knowledge and relationships that create value every single day.
Faerder Municipality
Færder municipality is located at the edge of the Oslofjord and was established in 2018 through the merger of the former municipalities of Nøtterøy and Tjøme. The municipality has Borgheim as its administrative center and is known for its beautiful archipelago, long maritime traditions and the iconic Verdens Ende. Færder has an active business community within maritime activities, tourism, trade and public services, and offers great opportunities for boating, outdoor activities and nature experiences all year round. 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
Færder Health Center (Borgheim)
Tjøme 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
Holmestrand municipality
Holmestrand municipality is located on the Oslofjord in Vestfold and was expanded in 2020 through the merger of the former municipalities of Holmestrand and Sande. The municipality has Holmestrand as its administrative center and is known for its beautiful location along the fjord, long industrial history, modern urban development and good communications between Oslo and Vestfold. Holmestrand has a varied business community within industry, trade, logistics and public services, and offers great opportunities for outdoor activities along the coast and in the forest 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
Holmestrand health center
Sande Health Center
Hof 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
Family center
Horten Municipality
Horten municipality is located on the Oslofjord in Vestfold and has Horten as its administrative center. The municipality is known for its long traditions in shipping, maritime industry and defense, and has been an important naval town in Norway for generations. Horten is also home to the University of Southeast Norway's campus and has an active business community within technology, education, health and public services. With beautiful coastal areas, Karljohansvern and a rich cultural life, the municipality offers good conditions for growing up and a comprehensive 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
Horten health center
Borre health center
Åsgårdstrand 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
Family center
Larvik Municipality
Larvik municipality is located on the Skagerrak in Vestfold and has Larvik as its administrative center. The municipality is known for its long maritime history, beautiful coastline and a varied business community within industry, logistics, trade and tourism. Larvik is also known for Bøkeskogen, Norway's largest continuous beech forest, and for the ferry connection to Denmark. The municipality has a rich cultural life, strong sports traditions and good upbringing environments. The health stations follow 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
Larvik health center
Stavern health center
Brunlanes health center
Lardal 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
Family center
Sandefjord Municipality
Sandefjord Municipality is located on the Skagerrak in Vestfold and has Sandefjord as its administrative center. The municipality is known for its long history in seafaring, shipping and whaling, and is today one of Norway's largest municipalities with a varied business sector in industry, logistics, trade, tourism and maritime activities. Sandefjord is also the host municipality for Sandefjord Airport, Torp, one of the country's most important regional airports. With a beautiful archipelago, a rich cultural life and good upbringing environments, the municipality offers a comprehensive range of preventive health 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
Sandefjord Health Center
Andebu health center
Stokke 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
Family center
Youth health center
Tønsberg Municipality
Tønsberg Municipality is located on the Oslofjord in Vestfold and has Tønsberg as its administrative center. The city is considered Norway's oldest and has a history that stretches back to the Viking Age. The municipality is known for its rich cultural and urban life, the historic Slottsfjellet, long seafaring traditions and a varied business community within trade, health, technology, maritime activities and the public sector. Tønsberg is also an important regional center for specialist health services and education. 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
Tønsberg Health Center
Revetal health center
Sem health center
Eik health center
Youth 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
Family center
Mental health and family services
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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This article is a complete overview of the health centers in Norway.
If you first want to understand why health centers are so important for children, parents and society, we recommend that you start with the main article.
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.
The knowledge behind The Invisible Capital
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.
Each book has contributed new perspectives. Together, they have helped develop the knowledge base for The Invisible Capital and the book project Value-Creating People.
I hope they can give you the same professional inspiration that they have given me.
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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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