Health first!

The health town of Hafnarfjörður Sails well into the new
the year and will this year, as in previous years, offer a diverse range of events,
health-promoting walks, peer education and other services aimed at strengthening and
empower residents and staff of all ages on their journey to physical and
mental health. These days, they are being delivered to all homes in Hafnarfjörður.
brochures about free health checks for all residents and employees who
will now be held in January, along with nutritional guidelines on fridges encouraging consumption of
A varied diet in moderation.

Growth and well-being

The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður is starting afresh by offering the residents of Hafnarfjörður and
to other guests at a growth and well-being evening in the heart of Hafnarfjörður this evening,
Wednesday, 9th January at the Bæjarbíó. Admission
is free and all are welcome! The evening includes education, insight and
motivation related to increased growth and well-being in their own life and the life of their family. Participants
Go home with materials, examples of methods and inspiring case studies. See event details at Home page or Facebook

Free
Health checks at the start of the year

SÍBS, together with the Diabetes Association, Hjartaheill and the Association
Patients with lung disease are offering residents of Hafnarfjörður a free health check in collaboration with
The health town of Hafnarfjörður and the health centre. Professionals from the health centre will be at
on-site and provides advice and follow-up. Blood pressure, blood lipid,
blood sugar, oxygen saturation and more, in addition to which participants are invited to take
part of a survey on lifestyle and health that addresses most of the influencing factors
of a healthy life. The results can be viewed along with an anonymous comparison on a closed
A website with login via island.is. The measurements will take place on Saturday, 12 January from
11 am - 4 pm at the Firði Shopping Centre, first floor (where Arion Bank used to be) and on Saturday, 19 January at
Hraunseli, Flatahrauni 3. Saturday 12 January from 11 am to 4 pm at Firði – see information about the assessment at Home page or Facebook. Saturday 19 January from 11 am to 4 pm at Hraunseli, Flatahraun 3 – see the website for details on the assessment or Facebook

Hugrún – mental health education

The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður has signed a contract with Hugrúnu – Mental Health Education Society about
Peer education in the primary schools of Hafnarfjörður in the spring term of 2019. Trainers on behalf of the association will visit
pupils in Year 9 and chat with them on an equal footing about, for example, anxiety,
depression, eating disorders, addictions and the difficult events that can occur in
in every individual's life. Such as losing a loved one, a break-up,
accidents, diagnoses and more. At the same time, the manifestations and
the impact of these factors on, for example, well-being, as well as discussing reactions and possible
methods and ways for improvement. Hugrún is an association founded by a group of university students in
nursing, medicine and psychology which aims to increase knowledge
Young people's mental health and wellbeing.

Education about
a healthy lifestyle

Jóns Ragnar Jónsson, musician
will continue their visit to the Year 8 pupils of Hafnarfjörður's primary schools.
His education on a healthy lifestyle has hit the mark, and now he draws
electronic cigarettes even better into the discussion. The Cancer Society of Hafnarfjörður has
In recent years, work has been carried out on preventing tobacco use among children and young people, and now has
the society merged with the Cancer Society of Reykjavík and the Cancer Society was formed.
of the capital region. The emphasis has been on snus prevention, but now the government
Emphasis will be placed on the discussion of e-cigarettes. Clear, measurable progress has been made.
be proud of this work. Jón Ragnar is, at heart, a normal young man from Hafnarfjörður.
a man and a very good role model for young people in Hafnarfjörður who connects well with them. Teenagers
In Year 8, they generally lead very healthy lives, according to research from Rannsóknir and
analysis and it is therefore believed that positive and constructive preventative measures such as
They hope that Jón's visit will encourage them to continue choosing a healthy lifestyle.

The Healthy Town of Hafnarfjörður – a health-promoting community. Health Policy

All these projects and more are part of health promotion.
The residents of Hafnarfjörður and to speak in line with the health policy that the municipality formulated in 2016.
In the health policy, one of the main objectives is to foster the general well-being of residents.,
spiritual and physical, at all ages and to strengthen and enhance self-esteem and well-being
well-being. The health strategy supports the City of Hafnarfjörður's vision for the future to increase
the well-being of the town's residents through preventative measures.

Hafnarfjörður's health policy can be found Here