Helse Fonna

Helse Fonna is a public health trust that provides specialized healthcare services to approximately 180,000 residents in the Haugaland, Sunnhordland, and Hardanger regions of Norway. Headquartered in Haugesund, the trust operates several key facilities, including Haugesund Hospital, Stord Hospital, Odda Hospital, and Valen Hospital, which specializes in psychiatric care. As part of the Western Norway Regional Health Authority (Helse Vest), Helse Fonna offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including emergency medicine, surgery, maternity care, and mental health services. The organization is also actively involved in clinical research and the education of healthcare professionals to maintain high standards of patient care. It employs approximately 4,000 staff members across its various hospitals and specialized clinics to ensure regional access to high-quality somatic and psychiatric treatment.