Health in Mikkeli (Terveys Mikkelissä)
The Info Bank Health webpage describes health services in Finland.
More information from the Welcome to Mikkeli! guide inFinnish,English, and Russian.
The Hyvis on-line service provides information in Finnish and contact information for emergency services covering the entire South Savo area.
The Ensineuvo (First Help) telephone service (015 211 411) can always be called when needing information about health services or directions for treating illness. The service is available in Finnish and English.
The City of Mikkeli One Stop Service Point provides help and advice where necessary in questions relating to the availability of health services.
Clinic, health care centre (Terveysasema, terveyskeskus)
The Pankalampi Main Health Centre has receptions for, among others, a general practitioner, nurse, public health nurse, and dentist. The health centre can also refer customers for specialised medical care where necessary. Residents attend a doctor in the area where they live.
Pankalammen pääterveysasema (Pankalampi Main Health Centre)
Kiiskinmäenkatu 5–7
50130 Mikkeli
Booking an appointment at the health centre (Ajan varaaminen terveysasemalle)
Appointments are made at the health centre by phoning the appointment office (ajanvaraustoimisto). When you make an appointment you will need to give your personal ID, which you will find on your Kela card. Also state your address, as you will be assigned a doctor according to your area of residence.
The health centre has two appointment offices for doctors or nurses. The appropriate appointment office will depend on where in Mikkeli you live.
1. Appointments for the Northern Mikkeli Surgery (Otava, Tusku, Siekkilä, Saksala, Rokkala, Lähemäki, Peitsari, Visulahti etc.)
Tel. 015 194 4310.
Mon–Thu 7.30–9 a.m. and 1–2 p.m.
Fri 8–9.30 a.m.
2. Appointment for the Southern Mikkeli Surgery (Rantakylä, Lehmuskylä, Kaukola, Pitkäjärvi, Laajalampi, Silvasti, Graani, Tuppurala etc.)
Tel. 015 194 4318.
Mon–Thu 7.30–9 a.m. and 1–2 p.m.
Fri 8–9.30 a.m.
First aid or urgent medical treatment (Ensiapu eli kiireellinen sairaanhoito)
You can obtain first aid when you have been involved in an accident, succumb to a sudden illness, or need urgent, same-day treatment.
In emergencies, always call the emergency number 112.
An ambulance is ordered from emergency number 112.
Support and advice is gotten from the South Savo First advice, phone 015 211 411.
More information is available from the Welcome to Mikkeli! guide published in Finnish,English, and Russian.
Emergency medical care
Emergency 24-hour medical care (round-the-clock) (Lääkäripäivystys 24 tuntia vuorokaudessa – ympärivuorokautinen)
Mikkelin keskussairaala, päivystyspoliklinikka (Mikkeli Central Hospital, emergency clinic)
Porrassalmenkatu 35–37, entry from Pirttiniemenkatu
50100 Mikkeli
Appointments tel. 015 211 411
An appointment is recommended!
A referral from a doctor is required before receiving specialised medical care, except in cases of sudden, life-threatening situations.
Emergency dental care (Kiireellinen hammashoito)
Urgent dental treatment (toothache or damage to the teeth) can be obtained from emergency dental care.
Emergency dental care is open
Weekdays
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tel. 015 194 4420, 015 194 4410 or 015 194 4447
Weekends
Sat–Sun 10 a.m.– 12 noon
Tel. 015 194 4425
Public holidays
10 a.m.–12 noon
Tel. 015 194 4425
Emergency Dental Care
Pankalammen pääterveysasema (Pankalampi Main Health Centre)
Kiiskinmäenkatu 5–7, 50130 Mikkeli
Private medical centres (Yksityiset lääkäriasemat)
Private health services in Mikkeli are provided, for example, by the following medical centres:
Terveystalo and Marskin lääkärikeskus.
Access to treatment is quicker at a private medical centre, but the fees are much higher than at the health centre.
Hospital (Sairaala)
Specialised medical care is provided at Mikkeli Central Hospital.
Access to treatment requires a referral from the health care centre physician or private physician.
Mikkelin keskussairaala (Mikkeli Central Hospital)
Porrassalmenkatu 35–37
50100 Mikkeli
Tel. 015 3511
Medical treatment for a foreigner temporarily residing in Mikkeli (Ulkomaalaisen henkilön sairaanhoito tilapäisen Mikkelissä oleskelun aikana)
Payment charged to persons other than those permanently resident in Finland (Muilta kuin Suomessa vakinaisesti asuvilta perittävä maksu)
In urgent cases, a foreigner who is residing only temporarily in Mikkeli can also receive medical treatment. A fee is always charged for medical treatment.
Persons from EU and ETA countries, the Nordic countries, Switzerland and Australia can receive care at the same price as paid by people residing permanently in Finland, providing they are in possession of the required documents.
Also view the Info Bank When You Are Ill webpage.
Child health (Lapsen terveys)
General information about City of Mikkeli health clinics inFinnish.
More information from The Welcome to Mikkeli! guide for immigrants in Finnish,English, and Russian.
The City of Mikkeli One Stop Service Point offers guidance and advice where necessary in questions relating to health clinic services.
When a child falls ill (Kun lapsi sairastuu)
When a child falls ill, contact emergency care and call the Etelä-Savon Ensineuvo (First Help) number 015 211411.
School health care (Kouluterveydenhuolto)
School health care is responsible for the preventive health care of school children.
More information about school health care is available from the City of Mikkeli webpages in Finnish:
Pregnancy (Raskaus)
The Info Bank When You Are Pregnant webpage contains information on maternity clinic services in Finland.
General information on City of Mikkeli maternity and child care clinic is available in Finnish, also in English. Contact information in Finnish.
Guidance and counselling on all the available maternity and child care clinic services can also be obtained from the City of Mikkeli One Stop Service Point.
Mental health problems, crisis situations (Mielenterveysongelmat, kriisitilanteet)
The City of Mikkeli website contains information on mental health services in Finnish.
Emergency psychiatric crisis treatment is provided by the Acute Team (Akuuttityöryhmä).
Contact can be made directly without the need for a referral.
Emergency number 044 794 5008 Mon–Fri 9–10 a.m.
Mielenterveysyksikön akuutti- ja kuntoutustyöryhmät (Mental Health Unit Acute and Rehabilitation Teams)
Lähemäenkatu 11 B
50170 Mikkeli
Tel. 015 194 4589
Help for mental health problems can be obtained from the Mikkeli health centre. Appointments with a nurse or psychologist can be made using the Ensineuvo (First Help) number, tel. 015 211411.
A health centre fee will be charged for a doctor’s visit. Other services are free of charge.
Mental health services for children and families (Lasten ja lapsiperheiden mielenterveyspalvelut)
The child and youth development support unit provides child guidance and family advice, clinical psychologist and speech therapy services for children under 18 years of age, young people and their families. More information in Finnish from the City of Mikkeli webpages.
Lasten- ja nuorten kehityksen tukiyksikkö (Child and Youth Development Support Unit)
Lähemäenkatu 11 A
50170 Mikkeli
Tel. 015 194 2344
Appointments Mon–Fri 12 noon–2 p.m.
Psychiatric nursing (Psykiatrinen sairaanhoito)
Specialised psychiatric nursing requires a referral from a physician at a health centre or from a private physician.
Access is via a doctor’s appointment at the health centre, when the need for treatment will be assessed. In Mikkeli psychiatric hospital care is available to children, young people, and adults.
Couple relationship problems (Parisuhteen ongelmat)
Help and advice for couples with relationship problems can be obtained, for example, from the Family Counselling Centre. Contact details on the Mikkeli parish website in Finnish.
Psychotherapy (Psykoterapia)
Long-term psychotherapy is not part of primary health care. More information on applying for psychotherapy is available, for example, from the Kela website in Finnish.
Dental care (Hammashoito)
Information on dental care services and on how to apply can be found in the Welcome to Mikkeli! guide in Finnish,English, and Russian.
Substance Abuse Services (Päihdepalvelut)
The Info Bank Crises webpage contains further information on alcohol and drug issues.
Substance in this context refers to alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription drugs. If someone or a member of the family has problems with alcohol or illegal drugs, or abuse of prescription drugs, then help is available. Treatment is voluntary and no payment is necessary. The services are also available to family members of substance abusers.
Substance abuse services are provided by health centres, social workers, health clinics, and school and student health care. Where necessary, customers are referred to specialised substance abuse services.
More information on this subject is available from the substance abuse counselling services forming part of the City of Mikkeli’s social work.
Sosiaalikeskus (Social Services Centre)
Vilhonkatu 7–9, Ist floor
50100 Mikkeli
Open: Mon 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tue–Fri 9 a.m.–12 noon
Appointments for counselling 015 194 2307
Telephone times for social workers tel. 015 1941
Mon, Wed, Fri 9–10 a.m.
More information and help is also available from the A-clinic (A-klinikka). More information from the A-Clinic website in Finnish or English.
A-klinikka (A-clinic)
Maaherrankatu 36 B
50100 Mikkeli
Tel. 015 3393 000
Sexual Health (Seksuaalisuus)
Help with contraception and family planning can be obtained from the family planning clinic.
Gynaecology and urology services (Gynekologi- ja urologipalvelut)
Those with gynaecological and urological problems can turn to the health centre, where they will be examined by a general practitioner. Health centres, however, do not employ specialised gynaecologists or urologists.
Venereal diseases (Sukupuolitaudit)
The health centre will also provide treatment for ailments caused by venereal disease.