Southern and Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority

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Southern and Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority
Helse Sør-Øst RHF
Formation2007
TypeRegional health authority
HeadquartersHamar, 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:

Hospitals and Facilities[edit | edit source]

The Southern and Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority manages several major hospitals and healthcare facilities, including:

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD