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The Health Care Institution of South Iceland Frontpage

The Healthcare Institution of South Iceland

Services provided by HSU

The Healthcare Institution of South Iceland provides healthcare services, hospital services and geriatric services in the form of nursing and residential facilities. The service area extends from Þorlákshöfn in the west to Höfn in the east.

GP services

Nurses' consultation and service

GP services

You can book a doctor's appointment or contact on call services for urgent matters.

Nurses' consultation and service

Nurses are available for consult and care on weekdays and also offer phone services.

Emer­gency and Emer­gency Depart­ment

Reception for victims of violence

Emergency and Emergency Department

The emergency room (ER) of the University Hospital of Iceland has a day-care centre doctor and nurse.

  • The phone-in service for doctors and nurses at HSU is available

  • In an emergency call

Reception for victims of violence

Victims of sexual abuse and victims of intimate partner violence can seek assistance and advice at all HSU facilities.

Mental Health Service

Psychological Services

Mental Health Service

The Mental Health team at HSU treats adults who have been diagnosed with mental health disorders.

Psychological Services

Pshychologists at HSU service all South Iceland with focus on service for children up to the age of 18.

Prenatal care

Infant and toddler health care

Prenatal care

Prenatal care is in the hands of midwives.

Infant and toddler health care

Infant and toddler health care emphasises on supporting the family and thus helping children to have the best possible conditions for growth at any given time.