Medical Helpline 116117

Medical Helpline 116117 offers guidance and counselling in urgent non-emergency situations. You can call the Medical Helpline at 116117 in North-Savo Hospital District, Kainuu Hospital District, South-Savo Hospital District, North Karelia Hospital District, Central Finland Hospital District, Central Ostrobothnia Hospital District, Itä-Savo Hospital District, Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District, North Ostrobothnia Hospital District, South Ostrobothnia Hospital District, Vaasa Hospital District, South Karelia Hospital District, Kymenlaakso Hospital District, Kanta-Häme Hospital District, Satakunta Hospital District, Pirkanmaa Hospital District, Southwest Finland Hospital District and Päijät-Häme Hospital District. The service will be expanded to the entire mainland Finland.

Calls to the Medical Helpline are answered by health care professionals operating in the on-call services of each hospital district. You should call the Medical Helpline when considering going to an emergency clinic. During weekdays, you should primarily contact your local health centre, and always call the emergency number 112 in case of an emergency.