The Varissuo Health Station, Turku
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Visiting address
PhoneThe Turku health centres' reception assessment and counselling phone service for treatment needs
Phone, Phone<span class="subheading">The Turku health centres' reception assessment and counselling phone service for treatment needs</span>: 02 266 1130PhoneText message service of Turku health centers for special groups, such those with hearing or speech impairments
Phone, Phone<span class="subheading">Text message service of Turku health centers for special groups, such those with hearing or speech impairments</span>: 0457 396 5882Online services
Opening hours
The Varissuo Health Station operates in temporary evacuation facilities in the Kupittaa district of Turku at the intersection of Untamonkatu and Joukahaisenkatu. The entrance is from Untamonkatu. The health station is located on the 4th floor of the building, an elevator is available.
If you are concerned about your health or need either health care or treatment instructions, contact the Health Station. A health care provider will assess your situation and need for care as well as direct you if needed to the reception or for attention by a multiprofessional team.
Evaluation of the need for care and health care guidance
The Turku health stations' reception services assessment and counselling phone service for treatment needs is offered to the public on weekdays. A call-back system is in use. Listen to the recording carefully and leave a call request. You will be called back during the same day. You can also handle matters at the health centre's information desk during opening hours.
Cancelling an appointment
By using the assessment and counselling phone service for treatment needs, you can cancel any appointment you have made at any time of the day or night. Recorded instructions for cancellation are provided. Cancellation of an appointment must be done no later than 24:00 (midnight) before the reserved date. An appointment left uncancelled or cancelling too late is subject to a “no-show” charge.
E-services
In the Omaolo service, you can fill out a symptom questionnaire. You will receive an assessment of your need for care 24/7 and, if necessary, be connected with a healthcare professional.
Through eTerveyspalvelu service, you can book an appointment at the health station or contact them for non-urgent matters.
We may not deal the same day with communications that have come via this channel. If you need a health care assessment the same day, please make contact by using another communication channel. eTerveyspalvelu serves only in Finnish and in Swedish.
Through eTerveyspalvelu you can book an appointment:
- with a nurse if it involves removing wound stitches, administering an injection, a vaccination or ear washing
- a remote appointment with a nurse for issues such as a mild respiratory infection (sick leave), skin symptoms or guidance and counselling matter
- to a doctor if you are concerned about a mole
Appointment times are available in the service on a varying basis. Call the assessment and counselling phone service if needed.