4th December 2023

Activity figures for January - November 2023

There has been a 20% increase in emergency arrivals of people aged 75 and over since before Covid-19, with a corresponding increase in this age group's admission to SAk wards.

1st December 2023

Repairs to the nursing home Hlíð affect the activities of SAk

"We really welcome that construction has begun at the Hlíð nursing home, as the closure of spaces there has had a significant impact on SAk's operations," says Ragnheiður Halldórsdóttir, cief medical officer and geriatrician at SAk.

29th November 2023

A gift from the Cancer Society in Akureyri

The Cancer Society in Akureyri (KAON) recently donated so-called pain mattresses to the internal medicine ward at the Akureyri Hospital. They are specially designed for patients with pain, but also prove to be effective as bed sore protection.

28th November 2023

Women's experiences of being diagnosed with gestational diabetes and their knowledge of the importance of postpartum follow-up: A qualitative study

Emilía Fönn Andradóttir, a nurse at SAk's endocrinology clinic, recently had an article published in the Journal of Icelandic Nurses.

27th November 2023

European Nursind Assistant Day

On Sunday, November 26, the European Nursing Assistant Day was celebrated. About 100 nursing assistants work in various jobs at the Akukreyri Hospital. Anna Fanney is one of them.

24th November 2023

Day of the Hospital in Glass Square on Saturday 14 to 16

Hollvinir - Beneficiaries of Akureyri Hospital together with the hospital staff are organizing a celebration at Glerártorg on Saturday, November 25th. between 14:00 and 16:00. Such a celebration at Glerártorg has been an annual event since the foundation association 10 years ago, but was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

22nd November 2023

Association meeting of Hollvinir - Beneficiaries of Akureyri Hospital

Hollvinir - Beneficiaries of Akureyri Hospital are calling for a membership meeting on Thursday, December 7th. in the meeting room of the metal workers in Alþýðuhúsið, Skipagata 14, 3rd floor.

21st November 2023

Presentation of the diverse jobs of nurses and occupational therapists at SAk

Last week, a presentation was made on the jobs of nurses and occupational therapists, and the presentation was held at the University of Akureyri. The presentation was open to 3rd year nursing students as well as occupational therapy students.

17th November 2023

Allocated from the Science Fund SAk

Grants from the SAk's Science Fund are awarded once a year. It is allocated according to the recommendations of the Scientific Council of the Akureyri Hospital. ISK 6,412,200 was allocated.

17th November 2023

Support parents of premature babies in often difficult situations

The International Day of Premature Babies has been held on November 17 every year since 2011 with the aim of making the experiences of premature babies and their families more visible.