Health centres

General

At the health centre you may receive

• a health check
• vaccinations
• pregnancy check-up
• advice on health, the child’s development, diet and more.

Importance is attached to preventive health measures. The health centre cooperates with the kindergarten, school and the health and social services as required. The public health nurse can also make visits in the home.
 

Target group

The primary target group is children 0-6 years and their parents/guardians.
Children and youth in primary school age are primarily offered through the school health service.
Youth in high school have special service. Youth also has an offer through the health center for youth.

All children receive the notice at certain ages. In addition, it is possible to contact the clinic in need for more frequent consultations.
 

Charges/Cost of the service

The service is free of charge.
 

Regulations

This is a statutory service.
 

Practical information

Guidelines – applying for, or receiving the service: When you have given birth, the health centre will contact you and arrange a time either for a visit in the home or a follow-up at the health centre. You will be invited for vaccinations and regular check-ups of your child.
 

Contact

Helsestasjonen
Opening hours: monday-friday 08.00 - 15.30
Visiting address: Sagatunet, Sigurd Østliens veg 4, Raufoss
Telephone 61 15 35 40
Postal adress: P.O.box 84, 2831 Raufoss
E-mail: post@vestre-toten.kommune.no
 

Possibilities to appeal; procedure

If you consider that you are not receiving the necessary assistance or are dissatisfied with the service, you may send a complaint to the municipality or directly to the authority providing the service. Explain why you are dissatisfied and which changes you wish to be made.