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Influenza, Covid-19 or just a common cold – can you tell the difference between the symptoms and when to see a doctor?
The symptoms of influenza, flu and coronavirus can be very similar. Fortunately, you can also protect yourself against influenza with a vaccine.
Terveystalo continues to be one of the most attractive places to work in the health and social care sector
Chronic drug addiction during the holidays: how to recognise and address the problem
After the holiday season, many people return to work feeling relaxed, but for some, a long holiday may have triggered a budding addiction. This can make it challenging to break away from substance abuse as everyday life takes its toll. Anita Riipinen, senior occupational health physician at Terveystalo, lists the warning signs that should be discussed with the employee and gives tips on how to talk to them.
Terveystalo tackles long-term illnesses among working-age people - aiming for better work ability and health
According to a study* we commissioned in 2024, a significant proportion of Terveystalo's occupational health customers suffering from chronic long-term illnesses do not follow the national Good Care recommendations for treatment balance. Similar observations have been made this year by the Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare, whose report** published by the Sydänrekisteri found serious shortcomings in the cholesterol monitoring of heart attack patients in various parts of Finland.
Young people's expectations of equality in working life
Many sectors are looking at ways to tackle skills shortages. In Finland in particular, where baby boomers are moving out of the workforce, organisations are looking at ways to recruit and retain young talent, who expect strong value leadership from their organisations. Equality and equity are key values in modern working life and are also key to the well-being, motivation and productivity of young workers.
Brave new world demands a new level of care: an international assessment model for quality and safety in remote appointments published
Terveystalo was the first in Finland to test a tool published by WHO in the spring that enables healthcare providers to assess the quality, safety and effectiveness of their remote appointments.
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A faster and smoother way to tackle work ability challengesDuring the summer, Terveystalo has been testing a new operating model with selected customers, with the aim to provide appropriate support for work ability challenges more quickly than before. Once an employee has identified signs of work ability challenges agreed with the client organisation, he or she will automatically receive a text message suggesting one of three alternative times to contact a professional. This approach has made it possible to address work ability challenges more quickly and to put the person on the smoothest possible work ability support pathway. Thanks to positive experiences, the new model was introduced in all customer accounts at the end of August.
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At Terveystalo, Covid-19 vaccinations for occupational health customers will start in OctoberCovid-19 vaccinations for the working-age population will start at Terveystalo during October. We recommend seasonal Covid-19 vaccination for all working-age people, as it reduces infections and absenteeism due to illness.
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Clarifications on the content of sickness absence certificatesSince 28.8.2024, sickness absence certificates have had the option to select the purpose of the certificate at a more detailed level and to indicate whether it is a partial sickness allowance, an infectious disease allowance or a (organ) donation allowance instead of a sick leave allowance. Previously, these were all indicated on the sickness absence certificate as "Other".
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Heidi Furu is the new Professor of Practice in Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine at the University of TurkuHeidi Furu, MD, has been elected Professor of Practice in Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine at the University of Turku. She is a distinguished researcher, occupational health physician and teacher of occupational health physicians. The main role of the Professor of Practice is to promote research in occupational health and medicine and to contribute research knowledge to the societal debate.
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Terveystalo's Nina Salmela selected as the educator doctor for occupational health care in 2024Since 2010, a national seminar for doctors specialising in occupational health care has selected the educator doctor of the year. This year, the award went to Nina Salmela from Terveystalo, who has been working as an occupational health physician trainer for almost 11 years.
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From 1.9.2024, the change in VAT rate will be reflected in the prices of our servicesThe general VAT rate will change from the current 24% to 25.5% from 1.9.2024. The change will apply to the majority of goods and services sold in Finland. The increase in the VAT rate due to the changes in the VAT Act will also affect Terveystalo's prices for VAT-paid services.
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My Plan (Oma Suunnitelma) will only be available in the Terveystalo app after AugustMy Plan, available to Terveystalo's occupational health customers, helps them, together with healthcare professional, to set health improvement goals and plan and monitor how to achieve them. From the end of August, the My Plan will only be available via the Terveystalo app, as the old Oma Terveytys online service (omaterveys.terveystalo.com) will be completely decommissioned by the end of August.
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Give yourself time to recover - activate Rela massage therapists summer benefit for your organisation!With the arrival of summer, it's a good time to relax and let our massage professionals take the stress out of your muscles too. Terveystalo Rela massage therapists' familiar summer benefit for occupational health clients helps your employees recover with massage, nationwide at our nearly 80 massage clinics.