Magnús Baldursson, a psychologist, and Ragnheiður Eiríksdóttir, a nurse, started working at HVEST today. They will, together with Hallgrím Kjartansson, chief physician of health care, form a new mental health team that serves the residents of the area. Magnus will […] More ›
On Thursday, August 30, the Vestfjörður Health Institute in Ísafjörður officially received a new Mindray ultrasound device. The women's association Sunna in Ísafjarðardjúpi has had difficulties raising funds for the device, but with More ›
Gylfi Ólafsson has been appointed CEO of HVEST. He takes over the job from Kristina B. Albertsdóttir. Gylfi is a health economist. He completed his B.Ed. degree as a primary school teacher from the University of Akureyri, M.Sc. in economics from More ›
HTÍ audiologist's reception is at ÍSAFÍRDI 18-20 July Location: v/the health institution HEARING MEASUREMENT - HEARING AID CONSULTATION - ASSISTANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS BOOKINGS by phone 581 3855 and on the website www.hti.isHöf.:HH
HVEST health clinics will be open this summer along with the traditional doctor's reception 8:00-16:00 in Ísafjörður and Patreksfjörður. Opening hours are as follows: Bolungavík, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 -11:00 Þingeyri, More ›
The Vestfjörður Institute of Health is advertising for applications for two positions of psychologists at the institution's healthcare. Mental health services are being strengthened in the spirit of the Ministry of Welfare's Mental Health Plan until 2020. It is desirable that the relevant psychologists can start working More ›
The Neopuff ventilator for newborns is now in use at the HVEST Maternity Department in Ísafjörður. It is an oxygen mixer and a device that pumps air into the newborn under equal pressure, but More ›
Andri Konráðsson has been appointed medical director at HVEST from September 1. He takes over from Hallgrím Kjartansson, who will remain the chief physician of the health care department at HVEST. Hallgrímur held that position throughout More ›
Hjalti Sölvason has been appointed human resources and operations manager of HVEST for 1 year from May 14. He replaces Anna Gréta Ólafsdóttir, who had to retire after More ›
Kristín Björg Albertsdóttir, CEO of HVEST, is stepping down on July 1. She took over from Þresti Óskarsson on November 1, 2016 and had previously been CEO of the Health Institute of Eastern Norway. It is safe to do so More ›