• 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 ›

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Donation to the Westfjords Health Institute in Patreksfjörður

    Last fall, the Westfjords Health Foundation in Patreksfjörður received a generous donation from companies and individuals in the area. The Patreksfjörður Lions Club, Vestri BA, Jón Árnason and siblings, Oddi hf and Logi ehf donated More ›

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  • 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

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  • Merry Christmas

    The Westfjords Health Institute wishes the people of the Westfjords a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.

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  • Telephone network failure – repairs underway

    NOTE – Telephone network failure and service disruptions in Ísafjörður – Repairs are underway.

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  • Berg Nursing Home 10 years

    Berg Nursing Home in Bolungarvík celebrates its 10th anniversary. Open house and light refreshments at 2 pm on Friday, December 5th. Welcome to visit!

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Updated December 20, 2021 (Ed.)

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