Quick service in urgent situations
Quick service in urgent situations
The Emergency Clinic is here to help you at your moment of need. We are multi-experts in emergency medicine and bring together experts in both primary and specialised health care. We gather a multidisciplinary team around the patient as needed in each situation, and make treatment decisions quickly to save the patient’s life. We have at our disposal the entire expertise and research opportunities of the university hospital.
Assessment of care needs, Medical Helpline 116 117
Call the Medical Helpline’s toll-free number 116 117 before seeking medical attention from the OYS Emergency Clinic. The call is free of charge and the number can be called 24/7.
Emergency number 112
In an emergency or suspicion of an emergency, call the general emergency number 112. The emergency number should only be called in urgent situations.
Oulu Region Joint Emergency Clinic
The Oulu Region Joint Emergency Clinic treats illnesses and injuries, which, if not treated within 24 hours or on weekends, would pose a significant health risk.
Oulaskangas Joint Emergency Clinic
The Oulaskangas Joint Emergency Clinic in Oulainen treats illnesses and injuries in cases where the treatment cannot wait until the next working day.
Poison Information Centre
+358 800 147 111
For help with acute poisoning or prevention of poisoning, call +358 800 147111. The call is free of charge and the number can be called 24/7.
Paediatric and Youth Emergency Clinic
The OYS Paediatric and Youth Emergency Clinic treats illnesses in children and adolescents under 16 years of age in cases where treatment cannot wait until the next working day.
Emergency Services for Pregnant Women
The OYS Maternity Ward Reception also functions as an emergency clinic for pregnant women. The emergency clinic is open 24/7, every day of the year.
Seri Support Centre
+358 50 5643 769
The Oulu University Hospital houses a support centre for victims of sexual violence. The Seri Support Centre telephone number can be called 24/7.