Diabetes is a chronic, non-communicable metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications, affecting the heart, blood vessels, eyes, nerves, and kidneys (WHO, 2024). Type 2 diabetes is often classified as a lifestyle disease, with risk factors including genetics, poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking, excessive alcohol...
Health Guidance for Immigrants HEED Finland offers free-of-charge health guidance for all immigrants. One appointment is for approximately 45 minutes. During the appointment we can take different measurements, and discuss health concerns or problems, as well as how to overcome them in your daily life. The guidance is culturally sensitive, meaning that we don’t just...
Cultural sensitivity and mediation training is a supplementary training for professionals working in the social and healthcare field and organizations. The training aims to enhance participants’ skills in cultural sensitivity and to develop their ability to recognize the significance of their own assumptions, values, and attitudes in multicultural patient/client care. Participants will also improve their...
Chronic diseases are on the rise, and unfortunately, some may remain asymptomatic for up to ten years, causing significant damage to the body over time. Similarly, the change in environment, and other socio-economic and socio-cultural factors has resulted in many health-related problems and challenges among immigrants in Finland. Regular screenings can catch issues early, allowing...
HEED Finland is moving forward in leaps and bounds! A new three-year project promoting the health and well-being of immigrants, a new office space, and new faces at the office! Health is Wealth Health is Wealth is a new three-year project funded by the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations, STEA. The project...
World Health Day is commemorated annually on April 7th to heighten awareness regarding health-related issues and to foster a unified understanding of health as a fundamental human right. It serves as a moment for contemplation on the persistent health challenges worldwide and the progress made by the international community in addressing them. This year’s theme,...
