mmakipaa/shs_descriptions huggingface dataset:
Service id: 2891
Service title: Mental health and substance abuse nurse's appointment
Service name synonyms: psychiatric and substance abuse services, mental health and substance abuse work nurses, nurses specialising in mental health and substance abuse work, mental health and substance abuse nurses 
Service headline: A public health nurse specialising in mental health and substance abuse work can help you with problems such as anxiety, depression and insomnia.
Service description: If you are burdened by anxiety, insomnia, a life crisis or a risk of excessive substance abuse, you can come to a nurse's appointment to receive help for your situation. Public health nurses specialising in mental health and substance abuse work together with a doctor. You can also ask a nurse for advice if you are worried about the substance use of someone close to you. The treatment period involves 1-10 appointments. We will assess your treatment needs in more detail and tailor the treatment to suit you as well as possible by taking your life situation and symptoms into account. Our treatment selection includes services such as treatment programmes and online therapy for anxiety, depression and insomnia, psychophysical physiotherapy, various group therapy programmes and brief psychotherapy. A mental health and substance abuse nurse's appointment is non-urgent care that requires a treatment needs assessment. A doctor or nurse at your local health station can make this assessment. You can book a mental health and substance abuse nurse's appointment by contacting your local health station. You can call the health station, submit a contact request electronically via Maisa or visit the health station's emergency services to talk about your situation. Visits to a mental health and substance abuse nurse are available free of charge to registered Helsinki residents over the age of 18. Service is guaranteed in Finnish and Swedish. If you need an interpreter, ask for one when booking the appointment.
Service target groups: Individuals

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 3061
Service title: Self-care services at health stations
Service name synonyms: Self-care point, Ite point, ite-piste, Itepiste, Ite-piste, itepiste
Service headline: Self-care services at health stations, provided at self-care points (Ite points), support independent health care by residents and promote wellbeing.
Service description: Self-care services at health stations, provided at self-care points (Ite points), support independent health care by residents and promote wellbeing. Each health station has its own self-care point available during the station hours. Self-care points are places where anyone can easily and quickly perform simple health checks and review materials that promote health. Self-care services include: blood pressure monitoring, weight monitoring and written materials on healthy lifestyles.
Service prerequisites: The service is only for citizens of Helsinki.
Service id: 3640
Service title: Smoking cessation groups
Service name synonyms: Smoking clinic, quitting smoking, withdrawal from tobacco 
Service headline: The City of Helsinki smoking clinic organizes smoking cessation groups where people share their experiences on how to stop smoking.
Service description: The City of Helsinki smoking clinic organises smoking cessation groups where people share their experiences on how to stop smoking. Groups are organised at different health stations. Smoking is the greatest lifestyle-related cause of morbidity and mortality. In addition to increasing the risk of cancer, smoking also increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Quitting smoking is a key part of the prevention and treatment of diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. You can register for the smoking cessation group by calling the clinic's appointment booking number, 040 334 7459, 040 836 1840 or 040 754 9686. The services of the smoking clinic are free of charge.
Service prerequisites: The service is only for citizens of Helsinki.
Service id: 7440
Service title: Health check-ups for seniors
Service name synonyms: senior health check-up, health check-up for the elderly, health survey for seniors
Service headline: Senior health check-ups examine older people's general state of health.
Service description: If you are on an old-age pension, you have the possibility of a health check-up for seniors. An online health check can chart your general state of health. You can carry out the check-up via the Omaolo health and well-being service. Fill out a health check in the Omaolo service. If the check presents that you have an elevated health risk, you can send the results to your health station and they will contact you. Follow these steps: 1 Carry out a health check in the Omaolo service at a convenient time. 2. Omaolo will give you further instructions based on your results. The electronic health check is free of charge. If you are unable to use the Omaolo service, please contact your local health station by phone.
Service target groups: Elderly people

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Complete a health check-up in Omaolo
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Errand service link title: Go to Omaolo
Errand service link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Complete a health check-up in Omaolo
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 4093
Service title: Vaccinations for travellers
Service name synonyms: tourism vaccinations, traveller vaccinations, travel vaccinations, antimalarial medication, vaccinations for trips abroad
Service headline: If you plan on travelling, you can receive the necessary vaccinations at your local health station.
Service description: All tourists should make sure that their basic vaccinations are up to date. The basic vaccinations include a tetanus and diphtheria vaccination; a measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination; and a polio vaccination. If you need to supplement your vaccine protection, please contact your local health station. Vaccines against the diseases mentioned above are provided free of charge. Whether or not you need other vaccinations, such as the hepatitis vaccine, or antimalarial medication depends on the risk level of your travel destination and the duration of your trip. Please contact your local health station by phone or via Maisa approximately two months before you travel so a nurse can assess your vaccination needs in good time. You will receive a prescription for a vaccine or medication that you can purchase at a pharmacy and bring along to your appointment.
Service target groups: Individuals

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 7452
Service title: Health care services for immigrants
Service headline: People in need of urgent medical care have the right to receive treatment regardless of their nationality. The right to other health care services is determined by the kind of residence permit the foreign person has.
Service description: People in need of urgent medical care have the right to receive treatment regardless of their nationality. The right to other health care services is determined by the kind of residence permit the foreign person has. Health care services for asylum seekers are arranged by reception centres in co-operation with municipalities or other service providers. Those with a residence permit and a permanent municipality of residence have the right to social and health care services, even if they are not Finnish citizens. The municipality will provide immigrants with health care services, in which experts specialising in integration and special immigrant issues carry out multidisciplinary co-operation. These services can be accessed through a health centre. 
Service target groups: Immigrants
Service link title: Health station contact information
Service link URL: https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/socia-health/health/stations/contact-information/
Service id: 4098
Service title: Driving license certificate
Service name synonyms: doctor's certificate, driving health certificate, medical certificate of driving ability
Service headline: If you are applying for a Finnish driving license, you may be required to include a doctor's statement that assesses your general state of health.
Service description: Your doctor will assess your general state of health for a driving license certificate. You can schedule an appointment by sending a message to your care team at your local health station through Maisa. In the message, tell us that you need a medical certificate for a driver's license. You can also call your health station's telephone service. To get a certificate, send a message via Maisa to the team of your own health station and describe your situation and needs. You can also call the telephone service of your health station. If you are studying towards a profession in logistics, the student health care services of your vocational school or institute will be able to provide you with the driving license certificate. Please note that public health stations treat patients in order of medical urgency. A driving license certificate is not an urgent issue.
Service target groups: Individuals

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 4298
Service title: Telephone health service
Service name synonyms: information about health services in Helsinki, telephone health information 
Service headline: Telephone health service is open 24/7 at the number 09 310 10023.
Service description: Call the telephone health service at number 09 310 10023 if - you need acute health information - you have non-urgent questions concerning your health or health services in Helsinki. The service is open 24/7.
Service prerequisites: The service is intended for citizens of Helsinki.
Service availability: 24/7.
Service id: 4397
Service title: Renewing prescriptions
Service name synonyms: electronic prescription renewal, e-prescription renewal, prescription renewal in Maisa, prescription renewal in My Kanta, medication prescription renewal 
Service headline: If you would like to renew a prescription for medication, you can do this at your local health station or any pharmacy in the capital area.
Service description: You can also submit a prescription renewal request online via the electronic health services My Kanta or Maisa. If possible, please submit the request to the unit responsible for your care. It takes approximately one week to process a prescription renewal. You can pick up medication issued with electronic prescriptions at any pharmacy in the capital area. You can view your prescriptions and a summary of your medications in the My Kanta service, which you can also access via Maisa. You can renew prescriptions for your children under the age of 10 in this same way. 
Service target groups: Individuals

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 4956
Service title: Certificates and statements from a health station
Service name synonyms: health certificate, illness certificate, doctor's certificate, medical certificate, driving license certificate 
Service headline: Health stations issue several different kinds of certificates and statements that are deemed necessary by Finnish law.
Service description: Health stations issue several different kinds of certificates and statements that are deemed necessary by Finnish law. These include driving license certificates, certificates concerning sickness insurance benefits (for the state benefit administrator Kela), certificates related to military service, health certificates for educational institutions for receiving a study place, and proof of an employee's inability to work for the employer. There is a charge for certificates not related to the treatment of an illness, as well as for the majority of the statements. Please note that health stations treat patients in order of medical urgency. Certificates are not considered urgent, with the exception of certificates related to sudden illnesses. Health stations do not issue certificates or statements for purposes associated with hobbies, competitions, student exchanges, or travelling. If you have a mild food allergy or lactose intolerance, you do not need a separate certificate stating this. It is enough to take the matter into consideration yourself in your eating habits. If your child has a mild food allergy, you can simply notify your child's daycare centre or other service providers accordingly. Specialist health care services issue certificates for people with severe allergies. If you need a certificate or statement, please contact your local health station by phone or send a message via Maisa.
Service target groups: Individuals

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 5136
Service title: Group activities at health stations
Service headline: Groups that meet at health stations are intended to support self-treatment and to give patients the possibility to share their experiences. The discussions cover issues related to self-treatment.
Service description: Groups that meet at health stations are intended to support self-treatment and to give patients the possibility to share their experiences. The discussions cover issues related to self-treatment. The groups are free of charge.
Service additional information:
Service id: 8504
Service title: Contraceptive counselling at a health station
Service name synonyms: birth control, contraceptive methods, contraception, family planning
Service headline: Contact your local health station if you want to start using birth control or you have questions about contraception.
Service description: We offer a range of services related to contraception, including the initiation of hormonal contraception, IUD fittings and removals. Our team can also provide expert advice on pregnancy termination and address concerns related to sexuality or sexual health. To access contraceptive counselling, please get in touch with your local health station. You can reach them through Maisa or by phone. Additionally, the Kalasatama and Vuosaari health stations offer a walk-in, appointment-free consultation service for individuals under 25 years of age, regardless of gender. During these consultations, you can confidentially discuss contraception, sexuality, dating, relationships, menstruation, and other relevant topics with a nurse and sexual counsellor. In Helsinki, contraception is available free of charge to individuals of all ages, subject to specific criteria. If any of the following situations apply to you, please contact our centralised contraceptive counselling service at tel. +358 9 310 45566: - You are considering using a birth control implant as your chosen contraceptive method. - You are under the age of 25 and considering an abortion. - You are under 17 years old and considering starting birth control. - You have unique circumstances related to birth control that require special attention. 
Service target groups: Individuals

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 8505
Service title: Physiotherapist's direct appointment at a health station
Service name synonyms: physical treatment, physical rehabilitation, treatment for maintaining functional abilities, musculoskeletal treatment, physiotherapist 
Service headline: Physiotherapists treat various injuries and symptoms of the musculoskeletal system at health stations.
Service description: At a physiotherapist's direct appointment, you will receive personalised advice and guidance for alleviating your symptoms and improving your ability to function. To receive an appointment, you will need a treatment needs assessment from a nurse, which you can request by contacting your local health station via Maisa or by phone. If you have any knee, back or shoulder ailments, you can receive a physiotherapist's direct appointment by carrying out a symptoms check in the Omaolo service.
Service target groups: Individuals

There are 2 errand services linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Fill in a symptom assessment in Omaolo
Errand service description: In Omaolo, you can start using many public social welfare and healthcare services quickly and easily.
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Errand service link title: Go to Omaolo
Errand service link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/oirearviot?lang=en
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Fill in a symptom assessment in Omaolo
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 8506
Service title: Administering injectable medications
Service name synonyms: hypodermic injection, intramuscular injection, injection treatment, hypodermic jab, jab treatment, rheumatism medicine 
Service headline: Nurses at your local health station can administer medication to treat various illnesses.
Service description: Public health nurses and nurses administer medications injected under the skin or into a muscle to patients with ailments such as rheumatic diseases. You can book an appointment with a nurse via Maisa or by phone.
Service target groups: Individuals

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 8507
Service title: Removing stitches
Service name synonyms: post-surgery care, post-operative care, sutured wound care, wound staple removal, stitch removal
Service headline: Nurses at your local health station can remove any stitches and staples you may have after surgery.
Service description: If you go to hospital for surgery, medical professionals will tell you when your stitches or staples should be removed upon your discharge. Nurses at your local health station carry out this procedure. You can book an appointment for stitch or staple removal via Maisa.
Service target groups: Individuals

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 8508
Service title: Vaccinations in accordance with the national vaccination programme
Service name synonyms: vaccine programme, national vaccination programme, MPR vaccine, polio vaccine, tetanus vaccine, diphtheria vaccine, pertussis vaccine 
Service headline: You can receive vaccinations included in the national vaccination programme free of charge at your local health station.
Service description: The national vaccination programme includes vaccinations against diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella and polio. You can receive the vaccinations free of charge at your local health station. You can book an appointment via Maisa or by calling your local health station. Occupational health care providers and private clinics also administer all vaccines included in the national vaccination programme. Instructions from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) state that adults must themselves ensure that they have received the basic vaccination series against tetanus, diphtheria and polio. Municipalities are responsible for administering vaccines included in the national vaccination programme to children and young people at maternity and child health clinics, schools and educational institutions. Diphtheria and tetanus (dT) vaccine Protection against diphtheria and tetanus should be maintained at all times. People under the age of 65 need a booster shot every 20 years, while people over the age of 65 need it every 10 years. Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine If you were born in 1975 or later in Finland, the MMR vaccine was included in the vaccines administered at maternity and child health clinics. If you have not received the MMR vaccine or have had any of the diseases mentioned above, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare recommends that you receive the vaccination. Polio (IPV) vaccine People born in 1940 or later in Finland will have received the polio vaccine in accordance with national vaccination programmes at their maternity and child health clinic or school, for example. If you are planning to travel to an area in which polio is present or return to Finland after staying in such a country for more than four weeks, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare recommends that you have a single polio vaccine shot as a booster. If you were not born or raised in Finland, contact your local health station to be vaccinated in accordance with the national vaccination programme. Please contact your local health station via Maisa or by phone to make a vaccination appointment.
Service target groups: Individuals

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 8509
Service title: TBE vaccine, also known as the 'tick vaccine'
Service name synonyms: Kumlinge disease, tick-borne encephalitis, tick-borne encephalitis vaccine 
Service headline: If you spend a lot of time in nature in certain areas in Helsinki, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare recommends that you get vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis.
Service description: The TBE vaccine provides protection against tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), an infection spread by tick bites. Please note that while the TBE vaccine is often called a 'tick vaccine', it does not protect you against ticks or prevent a tick from attaching itself to your skin. The most common disease spread by ticks is borreliosis, i.e. Lyme disease. There is no vaccine against this. If you spend a lot of time in nature in certain areas in Helsinki (the districts of Etelä-Laajasalo, Jollas/Villinki, Kivinokka, Roihuvuori, Länsi-Herttoniemi) for more than four weeks, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare recommends that you make arrangements to receive the TBE vaccine. In order to get the TBE vaccine, you will need a prescription. Please contact your local health station by phone or via Maisa for getting the prescription. Buy the vaccine at a pharmacy yourself.
Service target groups: Individuals

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 8511
Service title: Nurse's appointment at a health station
Service name synonyms: public health nurse, nurse, personal nurse
Service headline: Nurses at your local health station can provide you with health advice, monitor long-term illnesses and carry out various procedures, such as removing stitches or administering medication.
Service description: You can book a nurse's appointment by contacting your local health station. You can contact your local health station by carrying out a symptoms check in the Omaolo service, via Maisa or by phone.
Service target groups: Individuals

There are 2 errand services linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Fill in a symptom assessment in Omaolo
Errand service description: In Omaolo, you can start using many public social welfare and healthcare services quickly and easily.
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Errand service link title: Go to Omaolo
Errand service link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/oirearviot?lang=en
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Fill in a symptom assessment in Omaolo
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 8512
Service title: Doctor's appointment at a health station
Service name synonyms: general practitioner, general practitioner's appointment, health centre physician, health centre physician's appointment, doctor
Service headline: If you are not feeling well or have a medical concern, you can book an appointment to see a doctor at your local health station.
Service description: When you contact your health station to make a doctor's appointment, a nurse will first assess your treatment needs. The nurse will then book a doctor's appointment for you, if needed. At the doctor's appointment, a doctor will assess your symptoms and your general state of health, and if necessary, create a care plan or make a referral to another medical professional for further examination. The doctor will also support you in improving your health by discussing risk factors associated with different illnesses. Doctors in public health stations also provide remote appointments. You can contact your health station by carrying out a symptoms assessment in the Omaolo service, via Maisa or by phone.
Service target groups: Individuals

There are 2 errand services linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Fill in a symptom assessment in Omaolo
Errand service description: In Omaolo, you can start using many public social welfare and healthcare services quickly and easily.
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Errand service link title: Go to Omaolo
Errand service link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/oirearviot?lang=en
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Fill in a symptom assessment in Omaolo
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 8577
Service title: Health check-ups for the unemployed
Service name synonyms: health survey for the unemployed, jobless health check-up, electronic health check-up 
Service headline: At a health check-up, we will examine your general state of health.
Service description: If you are unemployed job seeker, you have the possibility of a health check-up for the unemployed. An online health check-up will chart your general state of health. You can carry out the check-up in the Omaolo health and well-being service. Fill out a health check in the Omaolo service. If the check presents that you have an elevated health risk, you can send the results to your health station and they will contact you. Follow these steps: 1. Carry out a health check in the Omaolo service at a time that is convenient for you. 2. Omaolo will give you further instructions based on your results. If necessary, you will be referred for a more in-depth health assessment, or to medical, vocational or social rehabilitation. If you are unable to use the Omaolo service, please contact your local health station by phone.
Service target groups: Individuals

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Complete a health check-up in Omaolo
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Errand service link title: Go to Omaolo
Errand service link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Complete a health check-up in Omaolo
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 8578
Service title: Skin change examination
Service name synonyms: mole, skin mole, pigmented mole, skin change, mole examination 
Service headline: If you are concerned about a mole or skin change, come to your local health station and show it to a doctor.
Service description: There can be various harmless moles, discoloured patches and spots on a person's skin. Benign moles are usually symmetrically shaped, have a uniform colour and well-defined borders. If a mole or other skin change concerns you, send a picture of it via Maisa message. A professional will assess the image to determine if there is a need to schedule an appointment with a doctor. If you do not have access to Maisa, please call your own health station. A doctor can remove suspicious small moles at the health station, and for larger ones, a biopsy may be taken for further examination. Please note that moles are removed at the health station only for medical reasons, not for cosmetic purposes. Instructions for sending a photo via Maisa: 1. Take as good a photo of the mole as possible with your mobile phone camera, for example. Measure the size of the mole or skin change. 2. Log in to Maisa and select 'Messages' in the top menu. Select 'Ask a Question' > 'Ask About Care or Services'. 3. Select your health station team and then 'Non-urgent question about care or services' as the subject. In your message, describe where the mole or skin change is located and what size it is. Attach the photo or photos you have taken to the message. 
Service target groups: Individuals

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 8579
Service title: Urgent and emergency care
Service name synonyms: health centre emergency services, evening emergency services, urgent appointment, joint emergency services, urgent care, emergency department, accident and emergency
Service headline: If you need urgent care, complete the symptom checker at omaolo.fi or contact your health station Mon-Fri at 8:00-16:00. At other times call 116117.
Service description: If you need urgent care, your first step should be to go to the symptom checker in the Omaolo service at omaolo.fi. At Omaolo, you will get round-the-clock advice and, if necessary, access to a professional. If you cannot use the symptom checker, contact your local health station Monday-Friday at 8.00-16.00, and at other times contact the Medical Helpdesk, tel. 116 117, before seeking emergency services. If you have already been put in touch with a professional through Omaolo, you no longer need to contact the health station or the Medical Helpline. In the evenings and at weekends, Helsinki residents over the age of 16 are served by Malmi and Meilahti Emergency Departments. Emergency services for children under the age of 16 are available in the New Children's Hospital. Emergency department patients in need of special health care are served with a doctor's referral round the clock at Malmi, Meilahti and the New Children's Hospital. Psychiatric emergency services The low-threshold mental health service unit Mieppi offers discussion support for promoting mental well-being. In acute mental health problems, you can get help at your local health station Monday-Friday at 8.00-16.00. At other times, please call the free-of-charge Medical Helpline, tel. 116 117, before seeking emergency services. Psychiatric emergency services are available at the Meilahti Emergency Department at Haartman Hospital. In an emergency, call the emergency number 112.
Service target groups: Individuals
Service availability: Open every day around the clock.

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Fill in a symptom assessment in Omaolo
Errand service description: In Omaolo, you can start using many public social welfare and healthcare services quickly and easily.
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Errand service link title: Go to Omaolo
Errand service link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/oirearviot?lang=en
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Fill in a symptom assessment in Omaolo
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 8580
Service title: Online health check
Service name synonyms: health assessment, Omaolo, health survey, lifestyle survey, risk of illness survey 
Service headline: Are you curious about your estimated life expectancy and your risk of becoming ill? Would you like to know how to gain more healthy years in your life?
Service description: The online health check of the Omaolo health and well-being service asks you roughly 40 questions about the state of your health, your lifestyle and your mental well-being. Complete the survey to gain a clearer picture of which aspects of your life are going well and an estimate of your life expectancy in accordance with your current lifestyle. The service also includes an explanation of the life choices you could pay more attention to, if you wish to reduce the risk of illness. The online well-being health check is available to everyone free of charge. The Omaolo service is a product of the Finnish Medical Society Duodecim.
Service target groups: Individuals

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Complete a health check-up in Omaolo
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Errand service link title: Go to Omaolo
Errand service link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Complete a health check-up in Omaolo
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 8581
Service title: Online well-being coaching programmes
Service name synonyms: online coaching programme, well-being programme, health-promoting programme, lifestyle coaching, lifestyle change programme 
Service headline: Are you interested in coaching that can improve your quality of sleep, encourage positive interactions in your personal life, and help you control your negative feelings?
Service description: Simply select a suitable online coaching programme from the Omaolo health and well-being service's range of subjects. The programmes can assist you with weight management, sleep coaching, health-enhancing exercise and nutrition, reducing your alcohol use, quitting smoking, improving your couple relationship, and reducing everyday fretting. Easily accessible programmes help you set goals for yourself and monitor your progress. The online well-being coaching programmes are available to everyone free of charge. The Omaolo service is a product of the Finnish Medical Society Duodecim.
Service target groups: Individuals

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Start a coaching programme in Omaolo
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Start a coaching programme in Omaolo
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 8673
Service title: Nutritional therapy at a health station
Service headline: A licensed nutritional therapist will help you when you need special nutritional expertise.
Service description: The guidance of a nutritional therapist is useful if you have, for example: - several diseases that require a special diet - coeliac disease, severe intestinal diseases or severe food allergies - a very unbalanced or meagre diet. You can visit a nutritional therapist with a referral from a health centre doctor or nurse. Please contact your own health centre by sending a message in Maisa or by telephone. Nutritional therapists serve clients in varying locations. You will be informed of the place when you make an appointment or receive an invitation letter.

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 9025
Service title: Vaccinations against coronavirus
Service headline: How to get the vaccines.
Service description: The late autumn 2023 booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be given from 6 November 2023 onwards.
Service id: 9574
Service title: Monkeypox vaccinations
Service headline: The monkeypox vaccine is offered to men aged 18 and over who are at the greatest risk of contracting monkeypox.
Service description: The vaccine is offered to all men who have sex with men and have had multiple casual sexual partners during the previous 6 months. In addition, the vaccine is recommended for men who take PrEP medication to prevent getting HIV and have sex with men and for men who are queueing for PrEP treatment and have sex with men. The monkeypox vaccine is available by appointment at all health stations. Book an appointment at maisa.fi, through the Maisa app or by calling a health station. To get vaccinated, you must prove your identity, for example, with an ID card or Kela card. Vaccination is free of charge. We vaccinate in accordance with the recommendations of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare.
Service id: 9663
Service title: Examinations and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
Service headline: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are examined and treated at the health stations and at the Venereal Diseases Outpatient Clinic of HUS Skin and Allergy Hospital.
Service description: If you suspect that you have contracted a sexually transmitted disease, complete the sexually transmitted disease symptom checker in Omaolo. If necessary, you will receive laboratory referrals for STD tests and instructions, as well as contact with a professional. If you cannot use the symptom checker, contact your local health station by phone Mon-Fri 8.00-16.00. If you have STD symptoms, you can book an appointment at the Venereal Diseases Outpatient Clinic of Skin and Allergy Hospital. Appointment booking by phone Mon-Fri 8.00-10.00, tel. +358 9 471 86220. 
Service prerequisites: Service is available only for citizens of Helsinki.
Service availability: Health station in general open Monday - Friday from 8 am to 16 pm. Venereal Diseases Outpatient Clinic of the Skin and Allergy Hospital is on duty Monday - Friday from 8 am to 11 am.
Service id: 9664
Service title: Anonymous HIV testing
Service headline: As a resident of Helsinki, you are entitled to anonymous HIV testing by contacting your local health station.
Service description: A medical professional at the health station will create an anonymous personal identity code for you for the laboratory sample. You can get the test result from the health station with this anonymous personal identity code. 
Service prerequisites: The service is only for citizens of Helsinki.
Service id: 3050
Service title: Occupational therapy for adults
Service name synonyms: occupational therapy, occupational therapist, medical aids, assistive devices
Service headline: Occupational therapy can help you if you are struggling to cope with the activities of everyday life, leisure time and working life.
Service description: We can practise, for example, how to run errands or function at home and assess your need for assistive devices. We also carry out assessments on ability to work. You can access occupational therapy with a referral or when directed by another professional. You can also call our helpline yourself, tel. +358 9 310 32249. You can get a referral, for example, from a health station or hospital. Occupational therapists work as part of the health and well-being centre model. If you are already our customer, you can send us a message via Maisa.
Service target groups: Elderly people
Service prerequisites: The service is only for citizens of Helsinki.
Service link title: Contact Information for functional therapy (in Finnish)
Service link URL: https://www.hel.fi/Helsinki/fi/sosiaali-ja-terveyspalvelut/terveyspalvelut/kuntoutus-ja-terapiat/toimintaterapeuttien-yhteystiedot/

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en
Service id: 5541
Service title: Paediatric occupational therapy
Service headline: In an occupational therapy assessment of a child under the age of 6, we establish what kind of support the child needs to ensure their development.
Service description: Our goal is to identify development and learning problems as early as possible. We prevent and reduce the escalation of the problems. During the assessment visit, we will map the child's development areas such as motor coordination, visual perception and processing of sensory information. In most cases, the child is referred to occupational therapy when issues requiring further examination have come up in the extensive check-up at the child health clinic or daycare centre. Usually, the child goes to occupational therapy 2 to 3 times. The first visit will take about an hour. It is important for the child's parent or some other adult important to the child to come along for the first visit. The occupational therapist can also come to visit the child in their own environment, i.e. a daycare centre or home. After the assessment visit, the occupational therapist will provide the family with home exercising instructions or recommend occupational therapy rehabilitation for the child to be provided either by the city's therapy services or with a service voucher. Occasionally, the occupational therapist can recommend additional examinations in specialised healthcare or with a speech therapist, physiotherapist or child health clinic psychologist. We also provide occupational therapy for babies. We instruct parents on how to act with their baby when they cry a lot, has problems with eating or sleeping or suffers from sensory hypersensitivity. You need a referral from the maternity clinic or child health clinic for occupational therapy for babies. Occupational therapists work as part of the family centre model. If you are already our customer, you can send us a message via Maisa. You can also call our telephone service and leave a message and your contact information on the answering machine and we will call you back.
Service target groups: Children and Families
Service prerequisites: Requires a referral. The service is intended for residents of Helsinki.

There is one errand service linked to this service:

Errand service type: E-service
Errand service name: Client portal Maisa
Errand service target groups: Individuals
Contact channel type: E-services
Contact channel name: Client portal Maisa
Contact channel availability: Open every day around the clock
Contact channel link title: Go to Omaolo
Contact channel link URL: https://www.omaolo.fi/palvelut/terveystarkastus?lang=en