Do you suspect a coronavirus infection?
You can make a coronavirus assessment at omaolo.fi(Link leads to external service). Based on your symptoms, you will get instructions on what to do. If needed, you can make an appointment to a coronavirus test.
Another way to access a coronavirus test is to contact the Coronavirus Helpline (everyday 8–18, tel. 09 310 10024).
Health stations
All health stations are open from 20 December till 7 January on weekdays 8–16.
Health stations are closed on Christmas from Fri 24 to Sun 26 December, on New Year's Day, sat 1 January and on Epiphany, Thu 6 January.
Centralised contraceptive advice service is closed from 27 till 31 December.
24 h Telephone Health Service, tel. 09 310 10023
Information is provided about Helsinki’s health services and treatment instructions 24 hours a day at the cost of a normal phone call.
Emergency services – tel. 116 117
When local health stations are closed, patients in need of urgent care are treated by emergency services.
Call Medical Helpline 116 117 before you go to the emergency clinic. The service is open 24/7 and free of charge.
Adults (over 16 years of age)
- Meilahti Emergency Department, Haartman Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, building 12
- Malmi Emergency Department, Talvelantie 6 J
When local health stations are closed, residents of Helsinki with serious illnesses and in urgent need for care can also go to the Jorvi Hospital emergency room in Espoo, Turuntie 150 or to the Peijas Hospital emergency room in Vantaa, Sairaalakatu 1, Vantaa.
Children
- New Children’s Hospital, Stenbäckinkatu 11.
Emergency dental care and dental care appointment booking service
Emergency dental care services are available throughout Christmas from 24 till 26 December, on New Year's Day 1 January and on Epiphany 6 January from 9 to 21 at Park Hospital, Stenbäckinkatu 9, door C. Appointments can be booked from 8 to 21 at 09 471 71110. Night emergency duty is at Töölö Hospital Emergency Department, Töölönkatu 40, tel. 040 621 5699.
Please always make an appointment by phone before seeking treatment for Emergency Dental Care.
24 h Emergency Social Services and Crisis Emergency Support
Emergency Social Services and Crisis Emergency Support serve 24/7 also during Christmas, New Year and Epiphany:
- Emergency Social Services, tel. 020 696 006
- Crisis Emergency Support, tel. 09 310 44222.
In life-threatening emergencies – call 112
In the event of a severe and life-threatening illness or accident situation at any time of the day, call 112 for help.