Health in Kauniainen
Local information
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Coronavirus COVID-19
Emergencies
Call the emergency number 112 in an emergency. The emergency number should be dialled in case of an accident or a seizure, for example. Do not call the emergency number if the matter is not urgent.
If your municipality of residenceis Kauniainen, you are entitled to use public health services. Public health services are offered, for example, by health centres, dental clinics, maternity and child health clinics and hospitals.
If you are not entitled to use public health services you can go to a private clinic. However, there you have to pay all the expenses yourself.
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Health services in Kauniainen
Public health care services in Kauniainen are provided by the health centre. The health centre has a doctor’s, nurse’s and public health nurse’s practice. The health centre is open on weekdays at 8 am–4 pm. If you need treatment on the same day, contact the health centre as soon as it opens in the morning.
Kauniainen Health Centre
Asematie 19
02700 Kauniainen
Tel. 09 8789 1300
Private health services
Read more about private health services on the pages Health in Espoo and Health in Helsinki.
Medication
You can buy medicine at pharmacies. The address of the pharmacy in Kauniainen is Kirkkotie 15, Kauniainen.
Association of Finnish Pharmacies
Contact information for pharmaciesLink redirects to another websiteRead more: Medication.
Health care for undocumented migrants
Global Clinic in Helsinki provides basic health care to people who are in Finland without permits.
Tel. 044 977 4547
E-mail: globalclinic.finland(at)gmail.com.
Read more: Health services in Finland
Emergency clinic
The health centre is closed in the evening and at weekends. At those times, urgent illnesses and accidents are treated at the emergency health centre. The closest emergency clinic is at Jorvi Hospital in Espoo.
Call the free-of-charge medical helpline, tel. 116 117, before coming to the emergency health centre.
Jorvin Hospital Emergency Clinic
Turuntie 150
02740 Espoo
Puh. 09 4711
If you require urgent assistance in a crisis, please contact Western Uusimaa Social and Crisis Emergency Services (Länsi-Uudenmaan sosiaali- ja kriisipäivystys). The crisis may be related to violence, relationships or problems with children.
Western Uusimaa Social and Crisis Emergency Services
Vitikka 1 C
02630 Espoo
Tel. 09 816 42439
Open every day around the clock.
Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa HUS
Emergency servicesLink redirects to another websiteWestern Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Social and crisis emergency servicesLink redirects to another websiteRead more: Health services in Finland
Children’s health
The nurses and doctors of maternity and child health clinics help with the health care of children under the school age. You can ask them for advice and support for parenting and child-raising. The clinics monitor the health and growth of children.
If your child falls ill and requires treatment, please contact the Kauniainen Health Centre.
Kauniaisten Health Centre
Asematie 19
02700 Kauniainen
Tel. 09 8789 1300
A school nurse looks after the health of school-age children.
In evenings and at weekends, emergency care for children under 16 years of age is provided at the Jorvi Hospital in Espoo and the Children’s Hospital in Helsinki.
Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa HUS
Emergency services for childrenLink redirects to another websiteRead more: Children’s health
Dental care
Appointment booking for the Kauniainen Health Centre’s dental clinic, Mon–Fri:
Tel. 09 505 6379
In the evenings and at weekends, emergency dental care is provided at the Haartman Hospital in Helsinki. Please call the emergency clinic in advance. Emergency clinic of the Haartman Hospital on weekdays 2 pm–9 pm and Sat–Sun 8 am–9 pm. Tel. 09 471 71110
Private dental care
There are also private dentists in Kauniainen. If you are not entitled to use public health services, you can go to a private dentist. Private dental care is more expensive than private dental care.
Read more: Dental care
Mental health
If you need mental help and support, contact the Kauniainen Health Centre.
Kauniainen Health Centre
Asematie 19
02700 Kauniainen
Tel. 09 5056 600
Western Uusimaa Social and Crisis Emergency Services serve residents of Kauniainen. In a crisis situation, you can call or visit the emergency services.
Western Uusimaa Social and Crisis Emergency Services
Vitikka 1 C, 02630 Espoo
Tel. (09) 816 42439
Open every day around the clock.
Read more: Mental health
Sexual health
Maternity and family-planning clinics provide assistance in contraception and family planning.
Venereal diseases are treated at the Health Centre and Helsinki Outpatient Department for Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
Read more: Sexual health and contraception.
HUS Helsinki University Hospital
Sexually transmitted disease clinicLink redirects to another websitePregnancy and childbirth
The maternity health clinic monitors the health of the mother, the baby and the whole family during pregnancy. Contact a clinic when you notice that you are pregnant.
Appointment booking 12 noon–1 pm
Tel. 09 8789 1344
Read more: When you are expecting a baby
The closest maternity hospital is the Jorvi Hospital in Espoo. If you wish, you can also deliver your baby in some other hospital within the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS).
Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa HUS
Choosing a maternity hospitalLink redirects to another websiteHUS Helsinki University Hospital
On-call services at maternity hospitalsLink redirects to another websiteDisabled persons
The City of Kauniainen organises a variety of services for disabled persons, including aid equipment and day activities. You can ask your local social worker about services for disabled people.
Read more: Disabled persons