Health examinations for different age groups
Health examinations are organised for children under school age, schoolchildren, students and seniors, taking into account the issues that are relevant at each stage of life.
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Health examinations for children who are not yet in primary school
The key purposes of health examinations for children who are not yet in primary school include monitoring the child’s health status, growth and overall development, as well as examining and supporting the wellbeing of the whole family. Health examinations at child health clinics are arranged according to the age of the child to a public health nurse and a child health clinic doctor.
The purpose of health examinations is to check the child’s growth, development and wellbeing according to their age and individual need. During visits, the child is given vaccines that are included in the national vaccination programme.
The whole family is welcome to a visit to a child health clinic. In addition to the examination, the purpose of a visit to a clinic is to strengthen the resources of the parents when it comes to child-oriented upbringing and good care of the child, as well as when it comes to caring for themselves and their relationship.
The number of the visit | The child’s age |
1st | 2-3 weeks |
2nd | 2 months |
3rd | 3 months |
4th | 5 months |
5th | 10 months |
6th | 12 months |
7th | 1,5 years |
8th | 2 years |
9th | 3 years |
10th | 4 years |
11th | 5 years |
12th | 6 years |
A doctor and a public health nurse are present at the examinations by a doctor at a child health clinic.
In an extensive health examination, a public health nurse and a doctor assess the health of the child and the wellbeing of the whole family. The examination includes an interview with the guardians and checking the wellbeing of the whole family. Extensive health examinations also include an assessment of the child by the early childhood education and care if the child is in day care.
At the end of the examination, an assessment of the child’s health status and of the child’s possible need of further examinations, support and treatment will be carried out together with the guardians and the child. We ask the parents to prepare for extensive health examinations by filling out the forms that may be associated with the examination.
The number of the visit | The child’s age |
1st | 4-6 weeks |
2nd An extensive health examination | 4 months |
3rd | 8 months |
4th An extensive health examination | 1,5 years |
5th An extensive health examination | 4 years |
Health examinations in school health care
School health care include annual health examinations, of which 1st, 5th and 8th grade health examinations are extensive. At an extensive health examination, the wellbeing of a child/youth and the whole family is assessed. We ask the parents/guardians to take part in extensive health examinations.
Health examinations in student health care
Student health care includes upper secondary level students and students at universities and universities of applied sciences. Health examinations are provided for students in the first year. Student health care must promote the student’s ability to work and study by supporting the student’s physical and mental resources, by ensuring a good physical study environment and well-functioning working arrangements, and by paying attention to the wellbeing of the student community.
Health examinations for seniors
Health examinations for 67- and 75-year-old persons consist of examining the client’s health and wellbeing in a multifaceted way, examining possible ways to promote their ability to function and potential risks of illness and of going through laboratory results. They are sent a personal invitation to a health examination. A personal wellness plan is drawn up together for every client.
Contact by phone
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Health and well-being examinations for informal caregivers
Public health nurse (under 65-year-old persons who are given informal care)
Call: +358 40 804 2294Public health nurse (over 65-year-old persons who are given informal care)
Call: +358 40 804 3535Service hoursService hours
Mon–Thu 08:00–15:00
Fri 08:00–14:00
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Iltarusko
Toivola
Call: +358 40 804 5524Tyynelä
Call: +358 40 804 5527Kuntola
Call: +358 40 804 5523Service hoursService hours
Open 24/7
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School health care in Halsua
Call: +358 40 804 5629Service hoursService hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
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School health care in Kannus
Märsylän, Roikolan and Takalo-Raasakan koulu
Call: +358 40 804 3286Juhani Vuorisen koulu
Call: +358 40 804 2620Service hoursService hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
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School health care in Kaustinen
Puumalan, Kaustisen, Järvelän and Köyhäjoen koulu
Call: +358 40 804 5621Service hoursService hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
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School health care in Kokkola
Halkokarin and Rytimäen koulu
Call: +358 44 730 7952Jokilaakson koulu
Call: +358 40 488 2823Torkinmäen and Kaustarin koulu
Call: +358 44 730 7663Hollihaan, Ykspihlajan koulu
Call: +358 40 489 2019Koivuhaan koulu, Öja skola
Call: +358 44 730 8218Mäntykankaan koulu
Call: +358 44 730 7677Kiviniityn yläkoulu
Call: +358 44 730 7650Marttilan and Lucina Hagmanin koulu
Call: +358 40 804 3282Lohtajan, Marinkaisten, Kälviän kirkonkylän and Lohtajan kirkonkylän koulu
Call: +358 44 730 7622Rahkosen and Veikko Vionojan koulu
Call: +358 40 804 3286Chydenius, Såka
Call: +358 44 730 7954Villa skola and Donnerska skolan
Call: +358 40 806 5426Ruotsalon koulu
Call: +358 44 730 7677Hakalahden koulu
Call: +358 40 488 2823Isokylän koulu
Call: +358 44 730 7993Isokylän koulu
Call: +358 44 730 7638Peltokorven koulu
Call: +358 40 804 3362Service hoursService hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
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School health care in Lestijärvi
Lestin koulu
Call: +358 40 804 4620Service hoursService hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
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School health care in Perho
Keskuskoulu, Kirkonkylän and Möttösen koulu
Call: +358 40 804 3620Service hoursService hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
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School health care in Toholampi
Herman Ojalan, Kleemolan, Sykäräisen, Viitojan and Kuusiston koulu
Call: +358 40 804 4620Service hoursService hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
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School health care in Veteli
Vetelin, Tunkkarin and Ylipään koulu
Call: +358 40 804 5629Service hoursService hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
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Student health care in Kannus
Kannuksen lukio and Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattiopisto and adult education in Kannus
Call: +358 40 804 2620Service hoursService hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
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Student health care in Kaustinen
Kaustisen musiikkilukio
Call: +358 40 804 5621STEP education
Call: +358 40 804 5629Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattiopisto and adult education in Kaustinen
Call: +358 44 730 7677Service hoursService hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
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Student health care in Kokkola
Kokkolan ammattilukio/ammattiopisto
Call: +358 44 730 7636Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattiopisto/Business (security sector), food and cleaning sector
Call: +358 44 730 7636Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattiopisto/construction, mechanical and production engineering, automotive and logistics sector
Call: +358 44 725 0141Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattiopisto/IT, media, technical planning, processing, laboratory, Valma preparatory education, Luovi vocational special needs ed.
Call: +358 40 804 5600Karleby svenska gymnasium
Call: +358 40 806 5426Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattiopisto/the health and wellness sectors
Call: +358 44 730 7951Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattiopisto/Keski-Pohjanmaan kansanopisto in Kälviä
Call: +358 44 730 7677Central Ostrobothnia Conservatory
Call: +358 44 730 7636Kokkolan suomalainen lukio
Call: +358 44 730 7690Kokkolan suomalainen lukio
Call: +358 40 804 2621Service hoursService hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
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Student health care in Perho
Perhon lukio and Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattiopisto and adult education in Perho
Call: +358 40 804 3620Service hoursService hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
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Student health care in Toholampi
Toholammin lukio
Call: +358 40 804 4620Service hoursService hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
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Student health care in Veteli
Vetelin lukio
Call: +358 40 804 5629Service hoursService hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
Service points
Information about the service
Age group-specific health examinations focus on issues relevant to each life stage. Child welfare clinics conduct extensive health examinations for children aged 4 months, 18 months and 4 years. These examinations focus on to the child’s health, growth and development, as well as any special needs.
Extensive health examinations for schoolchildren are organised in the first, fifth and eighth grade. In addition to the child’s or young person’s growth and development, the examination assesses the wellbeing of their entire family. In student health care services, a public health nurse’s examination is arranged for students in upper secondary schools and vocational institutions during their first year of study, as well as a medical examination during the first or second year of study, unless a medical examination is carried out at the point of admission. A health survey is organised for higher education students during their first year of study, on the basis of which a health examination can be carried out if necessary. These health examinations focus on the student’s health and wellbeing as well as other aspects that affect their studies as a whole.
In addition to basic examinations, the health examinations offered to elderly people can be used to assess their memory, functional capacity, mental alertness and ability to cope independently. These examinations are organised by the health and social services centre.