Gynecology Department, Arendal

You can fill prescriptions and buy pharmacy products at the hospital pharmacy in Arendal.
You’ll find us on the first floor of the main building, just inside the entrance.
Open weekdays from 08:30 to 16:00.

Arendal Hospital Pharmacy

Is the appointment inconvenient? If you receive your appointment letter digitally via helsenorge.no, you can now send a message directly to the department you are going to if you need a new appointment time. You must be a registered user of helsenorge to access the service.
You can also contact the department where you have an appointment or call the switchboard on: 38 07 30 00
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Children and young people are affected when someone in the family is ill and need to understand what is happening. You may be a patient yourself, a relative, or a parent of a sick child with siblings. We at the hospital will help ensure that the children and young people in your family are well looked after.

Children as next of kin

Visiting hours may vary between departments and locations. Please check with the department where you have an appointment for more information.

See an overview of the hospital departments

General visiting hours:

Arendal:
17:00–19:00 on weekdays
14:00–16:00 and 18:00–19:00 on weekends and public holidays

Flekkefjord:
14:00–15:00 and 18:00–19:00
Maternity ward: 17:00–19:00 (quiet time/no visitors: 14:00–16:00)

Kristiansand:
17:00–19:00 on weekdays
14:00–16:00 and 18:00–19:00 on weekends and public holidays

Postnatal ward: 16:00–18:00 every day for the newborn’s healthy siblings.

The patient library in Arendal is located in the basement of the main building. It is self-service and open around the clock. You can borrow books and read newspapers and magazines here.

Many patients and relatives wish to take photos/videos or blog about their time in hospital. Of course, this is permitted as long as you respect the privacy of other patients and staff.

Here are a few useful tips for using social media if you are a patient or relative:

• Be considerate of others. You must have consent if you want to take photos or videos of patients or staff. All patients are entitled to privacy while in hospital.
• Parents/guardians decide whether you can take photos of children or publish photos of their children online. Parents should consider what is best for the child. When the child has turned 12, the child’s views must be given considerable weight. When the child has turned 15, they decide for themselves whether they are happy to be photographed and whether the photos may be published.
• Remember that staff must also give their permission if you want to publish photos you have taken of them.
• You should remove content you have published if the person concerned asks you to. If others have posted photos of you online without your permission, you can ask them to delete them. If they do not listen, you can contact: www.slettmeg.no.

Audio recordings
It is not illegal to make recordings of conversations in which you take part for private use. However, publishing and sharing recordings requires the consent of the person you are speaking with. Secret recordings of conversations in which you do not take part are illegal.

Have you worked in healthcare or received healthcare outside the Nordic countries during the past year?

This may include, for example, a hospital stay, extensive outpatient treatment or a visit to the dentist. In that case, your GP must test you for bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics (for example, MRSA).

Ask your GP to send you the test result before your appointment with us and bring it with you when you come to the hospital.

Sometimes we need a room for rest and reflection. We have three such rooms available for you and your relatives. The rooms are open to everyone, regardless of their beliefs or faith.

Kiosk
The kiosk is in the lobby on the ground floor.

The kiosk sells newspapers, magazines, fruit, chocolate, biscuits, ice cream, soft drinks, cards, flowers, some toiletries and various gifts.

You can also buy buns, chicken wraps, bread rolls, salads, calzone, panini and hot dogs.

Opening hours:
Monday–Friday: 07:00–21:00
Saturday and Sunday: 09:00–20:00

Parking spaces at Sørlandet Hospital are subject to a fee Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 20:00. Anyone wishing to park on hospital grounds must follow the signs and instructions on the payment machines.

At the hospitals in Arendal and Kristiansand, you can pay for parking with EasyPark (mobile app) or by card at other locations. Check the signs for payment options and time limits.

At the hospital in Kristiansand, you can register your parking using the EasyPark app, at the machine where you park, or on the Flowbird website.

Register payment on the website

Overview of car parks at Eg in Kristiansand
 

At the hospital in Arendal, cameras read vehicle registration numbers when vehicles enter and leave the car park, using the Autopay service. Follow the signs and read the instructions.

The Service Desk in Arendal is right by the main entrance. You can ask questions here about your hospital appointment.

Opening hours:
Weekdays: 07:00–21:00.
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 09:00–20:00.

Do you need someone to talk to? Our hospital chaplains have extensive experience supporting people in different life situations. They meet you on your terms, regardless of your faith, beliefs or outlook on life. The hospital chaplains are available around the clock, every day of the week, for patients, relatives and staff.

Would you like to get in touch? Ask the hospital staff for help or call the switchboard on 38 07 30 00.

The hospital chaplains can also put you in touch with other faith and belief communities.

If you need an interpreter, you must notify the hospital well in advance of your appointment. The cost of the interpreter is covered by the health service.Helsenorge.no

Patients not fluent in Norwegian are entitled to an interpreter.Helsenorge.no/interpreter

All visitors can use free Wi-Fi at the hospital.

Look for HSO-Gjest on your network and follow the instructions to log in.

If you cannot find the network, you are in an area that has not yet been equipped.