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EU coronavirus vaccination certificate available as of Tuesday 22 June – other EU certificates to be launched in July

2021-06-22

EU coronavirus vaccination certificates are available through My Kanta Pages as of Tuesday 22 June. The vaccination certificate is part of the EU-wide coronavirus certificate (EU Digital COVID Certificate). Test result certificates and certificates of recovery from the coronavirus disease will be available through My Kanta Pages in mid-July.

Coronavirus vaccination appointments will be opened on Tuesday to 20–24-year-olds Espoo residents

2021-06-21

As of Tuesday 22 June, coronavirus vaccination appointments are available to Espoo residents who turn 20–24 this year (i.e. those born between 1997 and 2001). In addition, appointments can still be booked by anyone older than this age group and by people who belong to risk group 1 or 2 determined by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).

Tapiola Health Centre will undergo renovation during the summer and autumn

2021-06-18

Renovation work has started in the Tapiola Health Centre building and will continue until the end of 2021. The purpose of the project is, in line with the Espoo Story, to develop and enhance the use of the facilities and to improve their functionality, technical systems and safety. Renovation work will be done in the basement and on floors 1–3.

Social and health services in summer 2021

2021-06-18

Social and health services will be available throughout the summer, but some of our units will have special opening hours. The telephone services of our health centres, maternity and child health clinics, social services offices and Nestori (senior counselling) will be open all summer. Emergency services are available around the clock.

“It works!” – Paula tested the services of the digital clinic and was positively surprised

2021-06-17

In the autumn, the chat service of the digital clinic will be launched in Espoo, Lohja and Karviainen. The chat is a new and flexible way of receiving services – via it, you can easily contact a nurse or doctor. In the first residents’ test, participants tested how to get started with the service, adjust the settings, and start and end the session. We will also be collecting residents’ comments ...

A dignified end of life for everyone – shared instructions for nursing homes

2021-06-17

What does a dignified end of life mean? Everyone faces this question at some point, either regarding a loved one or themselves. The municipalities in Western Uusimaa have prepared shared principles for nursing homes. The principles also make space for the personal wishes of each resident. A living will is worth doing, and you can include wishes about everyday life in it.

The divorce information service on break at the Service Centre - ask help over the phone

2021-06-15

The divorce information service (Eron ensiapupiste) at Iso Omena will be closed until 1 August.

Omaolo symptom checkers for lower back issues, eye problems and suspected sexually transmitted disease available to Espoo residents

2021-06-11

Espoo has started using the Omaolo symptom checkers for lower back and eye problems. In addition, the symptom checker for a suspected sexually transmitted disease became available on 8 June. The symptom checkers help you assess what kind of treatment you should seek, when you should seek it, and how you can treat your symptoms. The service is based on scientific data such as the Current Care Gui...

The Metropolitan Area has returned to a lower epidemic level, i.e. the acceleration phase

2021-06-10

At its meeting on Thursday 10 June 2021, the Metropolitan Area coronavirus coordination group decided that the Helsinki Metropolitan Area had returned to a lower epidemic level, i.e. the acceleration phase. The policy is based on the epidemiological situation and the overall assessment carried out.

Problems with coronavirus vaccination certificates – we are working to fix the issue

2021-06-10

Problems have been detected in the transfer of data between the patient information system and the My Kanta Pages service. The information of some people who were vaccinated before 16 April has not been transferred or their information is incorrect. We are doing everything we can to fix the issue as soon as possible, but unfortunately we do not know when the problem will be resolved.

Emergency appointments with nurses available for online booking – people with symptoms of an infection will be treated at the Samaria Health Centre

2021-06-09

As of Wednesday 9 June, emergency appointments with nurses can again be booked online. If you have symptoms of a possible coronavirus infection, such as cough, a runny nose or congestion, fever, earache or acute stomach symptoms without an apparent cause, select Samaria Health Centre as the location.

Appointment cancellation may postpone second vaccination until autumn – availability of coronavirus vaccines in July and August is uncertain

2021-06-08

In recent weeks, our telephone service for coronavirus vaccinations has received a large number of calls from people wanting to reschedule their second vaccination appointment because of their holidays, for example. The rescheduling of booster vaccination appointments is problematic as, based on current information, we will only have enough vaccines for booster vaccinations, and therefore no ext...

Nursing home portal of Western Uusimaa opens – nursing homes can now be compared, selected and switched

2021-06-07

The nursing home portal presents nursing homes for the elderly in Western Uusimaa. It includes both municipally owned nursing homes and private and association-run nursing homes with municipal contracts, meaning all nursing homes that can be accessed with a service decision issued by the municipality.

If you are unable to visit a vaccination site, you can get vaccinated at home

2021-06-07

All Espoo residents can get the coronavirus vaccination if they want it.
The fastest way to get vaccinated is to visit a vaccination site. If your functional capacity is reduced and you are unable to visit a vaccination site, you can get vaccinated at home.

National coronavirus certificates are available – European certificate to be launched in July

2021-06-04

National coronavirus vaccination certificates are available through My Kanta Pages. A certificate of your most recent negative coronavirus test result is available at mycoviddata.fi. The European coronavirus certificate (EU Digital Covid Certificate) will be launched in July and will include a vaccination certificate, a test result certificate and a certificate of recovery from the coronavirus d...

The Financial Clinic is helping you in the financial situation

2021-06-04

Are your income and expenses out of balance? Are you falling behind with your rent? Do you find it difficult to repay your consumer credit? If you are concerned about your financial situation or money management, our experts in the Financial Clinic are happy to give you advice on how to start solving your situation. We are on a summer break and here again from 21.8. Have a good summer!

Water damage in Metro Areena - Some of today's vaccination appointments cancelled and moved

2021-06-04

We will not be able to give vaccinations at Metro Areena between 09:30 and 12:00 on Friday due to water damage.
Unfortunately, we have to cancel the vaccination appointments booked for that time period.
We ask our customers to book a new appointment for next week online at bookcovidvaccine.fi.

Free face masks available for people with low income through Social Services and organisations

2021-06-02

Free masks are meant for Espoo residents who are in a vulnerable position and have a low income and therefore cannot afford to buy masks. The masks are intended for people who are 15 or older, for personal use only. If necessary, informal carers and persons with disabilities can order masks through the Disability Services Helpline or through Nestori.

Medical examination for your child starting first grade

2021-06-02

Your child is about to start first grade. You can book the free health check-up for first-graders online. You can also fill out the form with data about your child for the health check-up online.

National coronavirus vaccination certificates available through My Kanta Pages

2021-05-31

As of 26 May, national coronavirus vaccination certificates are available through My Kanta Pages. The certificate shows that a person has been vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19). You can print your certificate or show it on your mobile device.

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EU coronavirus vaccination certificate available as of Tuesday 22 June – other EU certificates to be launched in July

Coronavirus vaccination appointments will be opened on Tuesday to 20–24-year-olds Espoo residents

Tapiola Health Centre will undergo renovation during the summer and autumn

Social and health services in summer 2021

“It works!” – Paula tested the services of the digital clinic and was positively surprised

A dignified end of life for everyone – shared instructions for nursing homes

The divorce information service on break at the Service Centre - ask help over the phone

Omaolo symptom checkers for lower back issues, eye problems and suspected sexually transmitted disease available to Espoo residents

The Metropolitan Area has returned to a lower epidemic level, i.e. the acceleration phase

Problems with coronavirus vaccination certificates – we are working to fix the issue

Emergency appointments with nurses available for online booking – people with symptoms of an infection will be treated at the Samaria Health Centre

Appointment cancellation may postpone second vaccination until autumn – availability of coronavirus vaccines in July and August is uncertain

Nursing home portal of Western Uusimaa opens – nursing homes can now be compared, selected and switched

If you are unable to visit a vaccination site, you can get vaccinated at home

National coronavirus certificates are available – European certificate to be launched in July

The Financial Clinic is helping you in the financial situation

Water damage in Metro Areena - Some of today's vaccination appointments cancelled and moved

Free face masks available for people with low income through Social Services and organisations

Medical examination for your child starting first grade

National coronavirus vaccination certificates available through My Kanta Pages

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