The Finnish Student Health and Wellbeing Survey starts – 12,000 students are invited to participate
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) will conduct an extensive survey for higher education students in March and April.
News
FSHS funding for 2024 insufficient to cover the planned activities – student numbers significantly increasing
The FSHS which is responsible for providing health care for higher education students has decided on cost savings to balance its operations and finances.
A recipe for better rest – do not settle for poor-quality sleep
Good-quality sleep is the single most important source of recovery and energy.
If necessary, please remember to reschedule or cancel your appointment well in advance
By rescheduling or canceling your appointment at least 24 hours before the agreed time, you will avoid the fee for an unattended appointment.
Using xylitol daily is beneficial
During National Xylitol Week (week 6) the xylitol theme will be visible throughout the FSHS in a variety of ways.
Common STDs can be tested remotely
Students order about 20,000 STD tests a year through the FSHS home testing website. In this article, a public health nurse working at the FSHS shares information about STDs and when to get tested.
First-year student, please answer the HealthStart questionnaire!
Students who started their first higher education degree in the spring semester 2024 can now answer the health questionnaire on the Self online service.
There were technical problems with some forms in the Self online service between 19 January 2024 and 22 January 2024
If you filled out forms in this time frame, please make sure that the form is not in progress.
The FSHS Nutrition app will be shut down at the end of January
The FSHS Nutrition app will be shut down on 31 January 2024. FSHS healthcare professionals will continue to provide nutritional advice and guidance.
Check our group activities during the spring semester 2024
During the spring, the FSHS offers various groups related to health and well-being.