Summer holiday begins by switching out remote work clothes

Strength in the middle of uncertainty

We are once again living in a situation where many of us are experiencing enormous uncertainty. Although there are constant wars in the world, war zones are usually so far away that it is easy in Finland to distance ourselves from them. Now as the war is geographically close, it is natural that it w...

Frequently asked questions about coronavirus

On daily basis, we, Heltti's healthcare professionals, receive various questions regarding coronavirus. In this blog post we answer the most frequently asked questions about current the coronavirus situation (January 2022). Please note: THL's (Finnish Institure of Health and Welfare) new Code of ...

Corona situation update

In this blog you will find the latest Corona updates and links to recommendations for further reading. (Updated 13.1.2022) Covid situation now: Effects of omicron on healthcare carrying capacity and quarantines Covid19 - the corona pandemic and its omicron variant - is spreading rapidly in our co...

Customer story: Heltti is more than a flu clinic for Hellon

“Occupational health has never before in my career been such an important and close part of my work. Heltti is always on top of the well-being of Hellon’s employees. Our Heltti team knows Hellon and Hellonians inside and out and can therefore help us in a profound and preventive way. And when ...

Spring & Coronavirus - Updates and viewpoints from Heltti's healthcare professionals

The Coronavirus situation here in Finland has become more serious as reported cases have been on the rise. A state of emergency was declared by our government on 1st of March and many restrictions and recommendations were introduced. The main cause of current situation is the increase in cases cause...

Customer story: Heltti keeping Gapps staff healthy

“Managers often think that the less people visit occupational health, the better. As if people were healthy then. I feel the opposite. The more Gappsians use Heltti’s services and get preventive care, the better.” This is how the CEO of Gapps, Kasper Pöyry, sees the role of occupational healt...

COVID-19 Vaccines

The Corona epidemic in Finland is currently getting better but still prone to get much worse if the restrictions are not followed properly. 7-day-average (infections/day) has gone down from 450 to 250, from mid December to this day. As has been widely reported by media corona vaccinations are wel...

When a dear elderly is feeling well, so are the relatives

It is more and more common that working aged people are stressed and worried about their elderly loved ones. As people get older they usually exercise less, stay inside, have problems with memory and family members struggle to make time to help or take care of their elderly family members. Most of t...

Ten ideas how to encourage a colleague to move

Mars kaamos! step campaign When I was thinking about this blog, I had to make dinner for the family at the same time. I came up with a combination of two tasks: When we were eating, I asked the kids what ideas they had on the topic “How to encourage a friend to increase exercising”. I was amazed at...

Boost your brain by increasing movement and activity!

Mars kaamos! step campaign Ergonomics, a familiar word, but what does it mean in practice? Ergonomics is its own field of science that studies the functions of a human, the environment, and systems in an interactive relationship. Work ergonomics includes the examination of a person's psychophysical...

Simulation exercises to collect steps

Mars kaamos! step campaign Heltti’s Mars kaamos! step campaign is well under way. If you have just joined the campaign, welcome! Now it is a good time to start to collect steps. Today’s outreach of the campaign is about how steps can be accumulated throughout the day quite easily when them are cons...

Occupational physiotherapist tests: Tracking the step count with a mobile app

Mars kaamos! -step campaign I stopped to think about what devices I have used for measuring my own steps before Heltti’s Mars kaamos! step campaign. The first and almost only option for me has been a watch. It is easy to keep with, it registers all the steps, and you can follow the steps of the pre...

How much is a lot and what is a good amount?

Mars kaamos! step campaign If immobility would be a product, it’s selling would be banned immediately. Immobility causes direct economic damage to the individual, company and society. Good physical condition, which is built by exercising, is in turn related to health, the number of healthy days in ...

Significance of daily step count

Mars kaamos! step campaign Walking is the most natural way to move and go from the place to another for a human. There is clear benefits of walking for wellbeing and health. Among other things, walking improves endurance, the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular system, and helps with weight manageme...

Mars kaamos! step campaign

Mornings and evenings get darker, leaves fall from the trees and polar night's tiredness takes over the Finnish peoples mind and body. The increased remote work has reduced our steps, and this is the root cause of many problems. Everyone’s body is created to move, exercise, play, and be active. Ther...

Coronavirus acceleration phase - Current info about the epidemic

The number of coronavirus infections has increased especially during recent weeks almost throughout Finland and in several areas it can be said that the coronavirus is in an acceleration phase. Although there are a lot regional differences, especially in the capital area, the situation has rapidly d...

Wellbeing from nature - With responsible equipment

If you want to go to the forest now, you are guaranteed to be surprised. Exercising in nature has many positive effects on both the mind and the body. When the outdoor equipment is also in order, you can focus on enjoying nature. The health effects of exercising in nature have been realized, espe...

Feedback about Heltti - What do our customers think of Heltti?

In the middle of coronavirus crisis, we conducted a customer satisfaction survey for our customers corporate decision-makers, in which we received feedback on our operations and services. Thank you to all of our great customers for taking the time to respond to the survey and develop Heltti! Now we ...

Safely back to workplace

Lue suomeksi tästä. On 4th of May 2020, the Government has issued a recommendation to continue remote working at least until the end of the summer. This recommendation is an important part of managing the corona epidemic. The situation has not changed for the better in such a way that it would be...

How to cope with layoffs?

Lue blogi suomeksi tästä The global pandemic situation is now clearly affecting the business of companies and as a result, many companies have had to start co-operation negotiations and layoffs. I have noticed that many companies prefer partial layoffs meaning that the employees are working part ...

Heltti's Mental Health Support Services

Lue blogi suomeksi tästä We are now living exceptional times. The biggest concerns for many of us are health and financial situation of ourselves or our employer. The coronavirus epidemic affects the mental well-being of all of us. Human is a social animal, and forced isolation can upset even ...

Coronavirus - Heltti’s Actions for Controlling the Epidemic

Read in Finnish As the coronavirus epidemic COVID-19 is expanding, Heltti has decided to change its policies to control the spreading of the virus and to safeguard the continuity of health care services. Already at the moment, Heltti resolves 75 % of health questions remotely. As from Monday 16 Ma...

Telephone numbers of coronavirus counseling

Lue suomeksi Coronavirus counseling Helsinki: 09 310 10024 Mon-Fri at 7am-8pm (More information in Finnish) Espoo: 09 816 34500 Mon-Fri at 7am-6pm (More information in Finnish) Vantaa: 09 839 50 000 Mon-Fri at 8am-4pm (More information in Finnish) Pirkanmaa: 03 10023 / 03 5657 0023 Everyday a...

Coronavirus – information and guidelines for Heltti members

Updated 30th of April 2020 - Read in Finnish Heltti Member Newsletter: Coronavirus - Heltti’s Actions for Controlling the Epidemic The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. The flu season is starting to be over and there is not a lot other comm...