Sykehuset Østfold

Sykehuset Østfold provides specialist health care services within somatic and mental health to the about 280 000 inhabitants of Østfold county. Sykehuset Østfold runs hospitals in Sarpsborg and Moss, and provides local mental health care services at five locations. Sykehuset Østfold Moss re-opened in November 2014 after a total renovation and upgrading of hospital premises and equipment. The hospital in Moss is today a main center for outpatients’ clinics and surgery. November 2nd 2015 Sykehuset Østfold Fredrikstad relocated to a brand new state-of-the-art hospital building located at Kalnes in Sarpsborg. Health care professionals and architects have, through close collaboration, designed a hospital that offers therapeutic and operational efficiency at the absolute elite level. As well as creating premises with an atmosphere that is perceived as welcoming, friendly and accommodating by the patients, the relatives, and the staff. Single room wards, new and advanced medical- and diagnostics equipment including PET/CT, and highly automatized logistics systems are just some of the features included in the new hospital. With 5000 employees, Sykehuset Østfold is one of Østfold’s largest workplaces. The hospital is committed to professional development, and is educating health care professionals and performing research in close collaboration with the University of Oslo and Østfold University College. We also have a long history of close research collaboration with the other hospitals in Norway, such as Oslo University Hospital. Østfold County is located in the south-eastern corner of Norway. Østfold is characterized with small, friendly towns in close proximity to nature. Access to nature combined with a vital cultural scene and affordable housing, makes Østfold a great place to live. The new hospital at Kalnes is located 1hours drive from Oslo and about 30 minutes’ drive from the Swedish border. Moss is located approx. 30 minutes’ drive from Oslo.