Responsible for the service City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Ruoholahti Health Station
- Service location
The health station is your primary source of care for sudden and long-term health concerns, with a multidisciplinary team ready to address your needs.
Please contact your local health station if you have a health concern, experience sudden symptoms or need support for the treatment of a long-term illness.
Ruoholahti Health Station employs nurses and doctors, among other professionals.
The ser ...
Visiting address
Tallberginkatu 2 A
00180 Helsinki
Service hours
Open
Monday-Friday 7.00–20.00
Saturday 9.00–15.00
Other contact details
Telephone number
+358 931047366
(local/mobile network fee)
Postal address
P.O.Box 6270
00099 Helsingin Kaupunki
Accessibility information
- The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
- The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
- The passage has at least 4 steps, with handrails on one side.
- The route has a ramp over 6 m long with an intermediate landing, with handrails on both sides.
- The entrance stands out clearly. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has a queue number system and seats.
- The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
Services
- City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Anonymous HIV testingCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceAs a resident of Helsinki, you are entitled to anonymous HIV testing by contacting your local health station. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Care needs assessment and booking an appointment at the health stationCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceWe will assess your symptoms via the Omaolo service, the chat service and the telephone service and direct you to the follow-up procedures... - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Certificates and statements at the health stationCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceWe write various statutory certificates and statements at the health station. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Certificates and statements from a health stationCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceHealth stations issue several different kinds of certificates and statements that are deemed necessary by Finnish law. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Contraceptive advice at health stationsCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceContact your local health station if you want to start using birth control or you have questions about contraception. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Digital health checkCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceWould you like to know your life expectancy and how you could gain more healthy years? - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Doctor's appointment at a health stationCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceIf you are not feeling well or have a medical concern, you can book an appointment to see a doctor at your local health station. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Ear irrigationCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceWax build-up in your ear canal can affect your hearing or cause discomfort. In many cases, you can remove the wax plug at home. If this is not... - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Emergencies and emergency servicesCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceIn the event of an emergency, always call 112. If you have other urgent health matters while your health station is closed, use the Omaolo symptom... - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Examinations and treatment of sexually transmitted diseasesCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceSexually transmitted diseases are examined and treated at health stations and the Genital Diseases Outpatient Clinic of the HUS Skin and Allergy... - City of Helsinki
Gestational diabetes follow-upsCity of Helsinki
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceIf you have had gestational diabetes, you are advised to have regular follow-ups every 1–3 years. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Health care services for immigrantsCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic servicePeople in need of urgent medical care have the right to receive treatment regardless of their nationality. The right to other health care services... - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Health check-ups for seniorsCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceDuring a health check, we will examine your general state of health. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Health check-ups for the unemployedCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceDuring a health check, we will examine your general state of health. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Health stationsCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceHealth stations are the principal units of care for Helsinki residents. As necessary, health stations can refer customers to further examinations... - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Initial health examination for migrantsCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceIn the initial health examination for migrants, we aim to assess the client’s health, identify potential issues early, and prevent the spread of... - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ITE self-treatment stations at health stationsCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceSelf-care services at health stations, provided at self-care points (Ite points), support independent health care by residents and promote wellbeing. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Medicine injectionsCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceNurses give medicine injections needed to treat illnesses at health stations. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Mental health and substance abuse nurse’s appointmentCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceMental health and substance abuse nurses work at health stations to help you with issues such as anxiety or insomnia. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Nutritional therapy at a health stationCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceA nutritional therapist can help you if need special expertise related to nutrition. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Omaolo coaching programmesCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceAre you interested in coaching that can improve your quality of sleep, encourage positive interactions in your personal life, and help you control... - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Physiotherapist’s direct appointment at a health stationCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic servicePhysiotherapists treat various injuries and symptoms of the musculoskeletal system at health stations. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Renewing your prescriptionsCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceIf 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. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Sick leave certificateCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceIf you need a sick leave certificate, please contact your occupational health care provider first and foremost. If you do no have occupational... - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Skin changesCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceIf you are worried about a mole or skin change, come show it to a doctor at your health station. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Stitch removalCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceYou can book an appointment for stich or staple removal at your health station. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
TBE vaccine, also known as the ‘tick vaccine’City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceIf you spend a lot of time in nature in certain areas in Helsinki, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) recommends that you get... - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Urgent care at health stationsCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceHere is how you can contact us if falling ill, an injury or a worsening chronic illness requires assessment and treatment within the same day. - City of Helsinki
VaccinationsCity of Helsinki
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceYou can get both free and paid vaccinations from your health station. Please remember to always book an appointment in advance. - City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Vaccinations in accordance with the national vaccination programmeCity of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceYou can receive vaccinations included in the national vaccination programme free of charge at your local health station.
Text edited by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Updated: 2/5/2026