Southern and Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority
Helse Sør-Øst RHF | |
| Formation | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Type | Regional health authority |
| Headquarters | Hamar, Norway |
Region served | Southern Norway and Eastern Norway |
Parent organization | Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services |
The Southern and Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority (Norwegian: Helse Sør-Øst RHF ) is one of the four regional health authorities in Norway. It is responsible for providing specialist health services to the population of Southern Norway and Eastern Norway. The authority was established in 2007 and is headquartered in Hamar.
Responsibilities[edit | edit source]
The Southern and Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority is tasked with ensuring that the population within its region has access to high-quality specialist health services. This includes managing hospitals, psychiatric care, substance abuse treatment, and other specialized medical services. The authority oversees several health trusts that operate hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The authority is governed by a board of directors and led by a CEO. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services. The health trusts under its management include:
- Oslo University Hospital
- Akershus University Hospital
- Innlandet Hospital Trust
- Vestre Viken Hospital Trust
- Østfold Hospital Trust
- Telemark Hospital Trust
- Vestfold Hospital Trust
- Sørlandet Hospital Trust
Hospitals and Facilities[edit | edit source]
The Southern and Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority manages several major hospitals and healthcare facilities, including:
- Oslo University Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in Scandinavia.
- Akershus University Hospital, known for its advanced medical research and education.
- Innlandet Hospital Trust, which provides services across multiple locations in the Innlandet region.
- Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, serving the population in the Buskerud and Asker regions.
- Østfold Hospital Trust, offering comprehensive healthcare services in the Østfold region.
- Telemark Hospital Trust, providing specialized medical care in the Telemark area.
- Vestfold Hospital Trust, serving the Vestfold region with a range of medical services.
- Sørlandet Hospital Trust, covering the Agder counties with its healthcare facilities.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services
- Regional health authority
- Health trust
- Oslo University Hospital
- Akershus University Hospital
- Innlandet Hospital Trust
- Vestre Viken Hospital Trust
- Østfold Hospital Trust
- Telemark Hospital Trust
- Vestfold Hospital Trust
- Sørlandet Hospital Trust
See Also[edit | edit source]
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