Assessing your need for treatment and service guidance
The assessment of the need for treatment is available Mon–Thu 8 am–3 pm and Fri 8 am–2 pm. More detailed instructions on how to contact us: Contact the assessment of the need for treatment team
Patient ombudsperson
See the contact information for the patient ombudsperson of your wellbeing services county.
Patient Office
Mon–Thu from 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm
Rescheduling or cancelling appointments
See instructions on how to reschedule or cancel an appointment.
Laboratory examinations
The service is produced by SYNLAB Suomi Oy
Check the nearest location (synlab.fi)
For laboratory examinations you will always need a referral from FSHS. Once you have obtained a referral you can book an appointment via Synlab´s online service or by phone 010 326 3260. *Mobile phone rates to 010 business numbers depends on the contract between the caller and the telephone operator. When calling with a landline phone the charge is the local network rate.
Booking instructions for SYNLAB’s online service (synlab.fi)
Imaging examinations
The service is produced by Pihlajalinna Joensuu
Torikatu 25, 80100 Joensuu
Location on map
Appointments to imaging examinations require a referral from the FSHS. You can book an appointment from the service provider once you have received a referral.
Imaging examinations for oral health are conducted at the service unit which produces oral health services for this location.
Exceptional opening hours
FSHS´s own service units are open on New Year’s Eve, Maundy Thursday and 30 April from 8.00 am to 12:30 pm, if these days fall on a weekday.