University Hospital Of North Norway

University Hospital of North Norway (UNN) is a hospital located in Tromsø, Norway. It is the northernmost university hospital in the world and the second largest in Norway. The hospital provides health services to the 500,000 inhabitants of Northern Norway and acts as a local hospital for the 75,000 inhabitants of Tromsø municipality.

History

The University Hospital of North Norway was established in 1954. It was originally known as the Tromsø Hospital, but was renamed in 2001 when it merged with other hospitals in the region to form a larger healthcare organization.

Services

The hospital offers a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency care, surgery, maternity care, pediatrics, psychiatry, and rehabilitation. It also has a strong focus on medical research and education, with close ties to the University of Tromsø.

Research and Education

The University Hospital of North Norway is a leading institution in the field of medical research. It collaborates with the University of Tromsø and other research institutions in Norway and abroad. The hospital is also a teaching hospital, providing education and training for medical students, nursing students, and other healthcare professionals.

Facilities

The hospital's facilities include a helipad for air ambulance services, a pharmacy, a laboratory, and a radiology department. The hospital also has a cancer center, a cardiology department, and a neurology department.

See Also

• Healthcare in Norway
• List of hospitals in Norway
• University of Tromsø