Welcome to the new website of Varha
On the Varha.fi website, you will find the healthcare and social welfare services, hospital services and rescue services of the wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland.
Coronavirus vaccinations in Southwest Finland
In the wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland, we follow the guidelines of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (hereinafter also ‘THL’) concerning vaccinations. On this page, you can find up-to-date information about coronavirus vaccinations and booking of vaccination…
You can now register at the Varissuo Health Centre also through a QR code
A new mobile application will be introduced at the Varissuo Health Centre for clients who have reserved an appointment in advance.
The risk groups for preventive medication against RSV have been confirmed
In Finland, nirsevimab will be offered to all children born during the 2024-2025 winter RSV epidemic and to those under three months of age when the epidemic starts.
Respond to the survey and influence the services of the Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland
The Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland organises an open survey for all residents of the region about the drafting of the service strategy.
Egentliga Finlands välfärdsområdesstyrelse godkände planen för löneharmonisering
Egentliga Finlands välfärdsområde (Varha) förbereder sig på att söka ändring i fullmakten att uppta lån, välfärdsområdesstyrelsen godkände planen för löneharmonisering och förenhetligandet av tjänstebeteckningar.
TYKS Foundation travel grants
TYKS Foundation has awarded the 2024 travel grants for researchers in medicine and health sciences. The €42,000 now awarded is part of the largest grant award in the foundation's history, totalling €300,000. The significantly higher award has been made possible by the significant donations…
More than one million donated to the TYKS Foundation
The TYKS Foundation has received a bequest of 1.6 million euros. The record-breaking donation is stated in the will of Jarmo Karppi (1953-2022) from Kaarina.
Distribution of TYKS Foundation research grants to a new level in 2024
In 2024, the TYKS Foundation will allocate significantly more money to medical and health sciences research than before. This is enabled by significant donations received by the Foundation.
First Jarmo Karppi Award to Docent Päivi Lähteenmäki
The Jarmo Karppi Distinguished Cancer Researcher Award has been presented to Päivi Lähteenmäki, a specialist in paediatrics and paediatric haematology. She has made a particular contribution to the research and development of psychosocial support for people with childhood cancer…
