Outpatient Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Arendal

​At the hospital pharmacy in Arendal, you can fill prescriptions and buy pharmacy products.
You will find us on the 1st floor of the main building, just inside the entrance.
Open every weekday from 08:30 to 16:00.

Arendal Hospital Pharmacy

Is the appointment inconvenient? If you receive your appointment letter digitally through helsenorge.no, you can now send a message directly to the department you are visiting if you need a new appointment time. You must be a registered user on 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, a relative, or a parent of a sick child who has siblings. At the hospital, we will help ensure that the children and young people in your family are well cared for.

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 (siesta/no visiting: 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

Maternity 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 24 hours a day. 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, you may do so, as long as you respect the privacy of other patients and staff.

Here are a few useful tips on using social media for patients and relatives:

• 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 may take photos of children or publish photos of their children online. Parents should consider what is in the child’s best interests. Once the child has turned 12, their views must be given considerable weight. Once the child has turned 15, they decide for themselves whether they are comfortable being photographed and whether the photos may be published.
• Remember that staff must also give 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 someone has posted photos of you online without 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 record conversations in which you participate, for private use. However, publishing or sharing them requires the consent of the person you are speaking with. Secretly recording conversations in which you do not participate is 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 results before your appointment with us, and bring them 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 located in the lobby on the ground floor.

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

You can also buy sweet rolls, chicken wraps, bread rolls, salads, calzones, panini and hot dogs.

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

We encourage everyone to use their mobile phones considerately and be considerate of fellow patients. It is important to set your phone to silent at night, and to silent or vibrate during the day. To avoid disturbing other patients, it is a good idea to leave the room if you need to have a lengthy conversation.

Parking at Sørlandet Hospital is 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 in other locations. See the signs for payment options and time limits.

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

Register payment on the website

Overview of parking spaces at Eg in Kristiansand
 

At the hospital in Arendal, cameras read vehicle registration numbers as vehicles enter and leave the parking garage using the Autopay service. Follow the signs and read the instructions.

Smoking can cause discomfort to others. Thank you for being considerate and helping Sørlandet Hospital maintain a smoke-free environment.

The information desk in Arendal is right next to the main entrance. You can contact the desk with questions about your appointment at the hospital.

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

Need someone to talk to? Our hospital chaplains have extensive experience supporting people in different life situations. They will meet you on your terms, regardless of your faith, beliefs or outlook on life. Hospital chaplains are available 24 hours a day, every day of the week, for patients, relatives and staff.

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

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

If you need an interpreter, please 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 the hospital’s free wireless internet.

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

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