Health examinations when unemployed
Health examinations are organised for all unemployed persons who are not provided student or occupational health care. Examinations are carried out at different stages of unemployment.
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If it has been some time since your last health examination, if you are worried about your health or if you need an assessment of your ability to work and rehabilitation needs, you can ask for a referral to a health examination.
You can access a health examination through a referral from the TE Office, Central Ostrobothnia TYP (multidisciplinary joint services for the promotion of employment) or from the social services. In Perhonjokilaakso and Lestijokilaakso, health examinations for unemployed persons are carried out by appointment in a separately agreed upon unit.
The purpose of an examination
- Promotion and monitoring health and the ability to work and function
- Early identification of health risks
- Early detection of chronic diseases that are common in the country as well as other diseases
- Assessment of mental coping
- Organizing further examinations and treatment
The content of an examination
- Health habits: exercise, nutrition, hobbies, tobacco, intoxicating substances
- Previous illnesses and medication
- Screening tests: e.g. risk of diabetes
- The social network
- Various measurements: for example weight, height, blood pressure
- Vision check
- Vaccination information
- If necessary, referral to the laboratory
- If necessary, referral to a doctor or other specialist
During the visit, a public health nurse will perform a health examination. During the health examination, acute cases of illness are not treated and certificates for short sick-leaves are not written.
Forms
You can fill out the client information form (“Esitietolomake: Työttömien terveystarkastus”) in advance and take it to the reception.
Information about the service
If it has been some time since your last health examination, if you are worried about your health or if you need an assessment of your ability to work and rehabilitation needs, you can ask for a referral to a health examination.
You can access a health examination through a referral from the TE Office, Central Ostrobothnia TYP (multidisciplinary joint services for the promotion of employment) or from the social services. In Perhonjokilaakso and Lestijokilaakso, health examinations for unemployed persons are carried out by appointment in a separately agreed upon unit.
An unemployed person’s health check usually includes the measurement of their body mass index and blood pressure, as well as certain laboratory tests. An important part of the check is discussing issues related to the person’s health, mental health, functional capacity, lifestyle and possible symptoms. In the health check of an unemployed person, particular attention is paid to factors that may affect their life management and work ability.
The person carrying out the health check provides instructions on suitable nutrition, exercise and self-management. If the check reveals any need for further examination or treatment, the patient will be referred to the appropriate party. Any need for rehabilitation that could strengthen or restore the person’s work ability can also be noted during the health check.
If you wish to participate in an unemployed person’s health check, contact your local health and social services centre.