Heilsuvernd provides health protection, occupational health and healthcare services.
It also provides advice over the phone, absence certificates and educational information.
Heilsuvernd makes a point of meeting the needs of those who do not have health insurance as well as the needs of those who do, but those with no health insurance pay higher admission fees. Heilsuvernd has also performed medical examinations for residence permits for the Directorate of Immigration for many years.
Heilsuvernd’s medical reception is open 9am-12 noon and 1-4pm, Monday to Friday. Appointments can be made by phone on 510 6500 or online at www.hv.is and www.doktor.is.