On May 26 we’ll perform free health checks and give guidance on health matters at the Oodi Central Library, Helsinki from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Our Well-being Day at the Oodi Central Library is free of charge and open for all immigrants. After the health check we offer free, healthy snacks. High blood pressure,...
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Well-being Day for Immigrants at Entresse Library, Espoo: Free Health Checks and Guidance
On April 25 we’ll perform free health checks and give guidance on health matters at the Entresse Library, Espoon keskus, Espoo from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Our Well-being Day at the Entresse Library is free of charge and open for all immigrants. After the health check we offer free, healthy snacks. High blood pressure,...
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HEED Finland at the AYDF International Women’s Day Celebration 2026
HEED Finland will be joining the Association of Yoruba Descendants in Finland Women’s Wing for the International Women’s Day Celebration 2026 on Saturday, April 11 from 11 a.m. HEED Finland will be performing health checks and giving culturally sensitive health guidance to the participants of the event. These health checks include body composition, blood pressure,...
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Well-being Day for the Ghanaian Community in Finland
This Saturday we are happy to join the Ghanaian community in Finland in a Well-being Day, taking measurements and providing their members with important information and knowledge on their health.We are thankful for the chance to support the community in matters of health, well-being, and the prevention of chronic diseases. Chronic diseases are becoming ever...
14/11/202414/11/2024
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International Diabetes Day 14.11.2024
Diabetes is a chronic, non-communicable metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications, affecting the heart, blood vessels, eyes, nerves, and kidneys (WHO, 2024). Type 2 diabetes is often classified as a lifestyle disease, with risk factors including genetics, poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking, excessive alcohol...
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Well-being Day with Tieto on Valtaa ry
HEED Finland and Tieto on Valtaa ry are coming together for a Well-being Day for people with Somali background. During the event we talk about the importance of health, and HEED Finland does health checks, with the results being gone through by registered nurses. Welcome! Health Checks: – Haemoglobin – Blood pressure – Body composition...
09/07/202409/07/2024
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New Skills for Healthcare Professionals at Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Mediation Trainings
Cultural sensitivity and mediation training is a supplementary training for professionals working in the social and healthcare field and organizations. The training aims to enhance participants’ skills in cultural sensitivity and to develop their ability to recognize the significance of their own assumptions, values, and attitudes in multicultural patient/client care. Participants will also improve their...