Breast screening September 7-9
Book an appointment at brjostaskimun@landspitali.is or by phone 543-9560.
Annual meeting May 28th
The Westfjords Health Institute will hold an annual meeting on May 28th at 3:15 PM in the institute's dining room in Torfnes. The meeting is open to all, and will discuss the institute's annual accounts for 2025, along with various other matters. More ›
Bjarkarhlíð with a reception in Ísafjörður
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that Bjarkarhlíð – a center for victims of violence, has services in Ísafjörður and the next day that you can book an interview in Ísafjörður is April 22. More › More ›
First baby of the year 2026 – Maternity ward statistics 2025
The first baby of 2026 at the Westfjords Health Institute is a girl who was born on January 19. The parents are Tanja Björk Ómarsdóttir and Jakob Fannar Magnússon, who live in Ísafjörður and greet each other. More ›
Vaccination – Boys born 2008-2009
HPV Vaccination in MÍ Vaccination against HPV viruses, for boys born in 2008 and 2009, will take place at Menntaskólinn in Ísafjörður on Tuesday, February 3rd, they have received an invitation to the health center, the vaccination More ›
Are you registered with the right healthcare provider?
It is recommended that clients who require monitoring and treatment at the Westfjords Health Institute are registered with the Hvest health care center. We ask people to update their registration with the health care center if necessary.
Respiratory tract infections and useful points
There are a lot of respiratory infections at the moment. It is good to remind you of these points. Clients with respiratory symptoms are asked to wear a face mask within the walls of Hvest.
Donation to the Westfjords Health Institute in Patreksfjörður
Last fall, the Westfjords Health Foundation in Patreksfjörður received a nice gift from companies and individuals in the area. The Patreksfjörður Lions Club, Vestri BA, Jón Árnason and siblings, Oddi hf and Logi ehf donated More ›
Grant for equipment purchases
Minister of Health Alma Möller has allocated 77 million ISK for equipment purchases at health institutions in rural areas, and of that amount, the Westfjords Health Institute will receive a grant of 26 million ISK for equipment purchases. The grant More ›