Norrbotten County Council, Sweden

County Council Chief Executive SecretariatStaff Emergency ward and ambulance General surgery Urology Orthopedic surgery Eyes Ears Oral surgery Gynaecology and obstetrics Surgical Specialties Department Medical Specialties Department Diagnostic Specialties Department Primary Health Care Department Adult Psychiatry Department National Dentistry Department Culture & Education Department Service Department County Technology Department General internal medicine Infection Skin Respiratory medicine Hematology Renal medicine cardiology Neurology Gastro- enterology Rheumatology Neuro and pain rehab Geriatric/Rehab Paramedicine Paediatric Paediatric psychiatry Paediatric rehab Radiology Laboratory medicine Infectious diseases Public health centres within the county's municipalities Rehabilitation unit in Luleå The County Division for special assistance/ disability General psychiatry Specialist emergency psychiatry General county activities General dental clinics Specialist dental clinics Dental technology laboratory Norrbotten Music. Ins. Norrbotten's museum Norrbotten County Library Gran Natural Resource College Kalix School of Renewable Resource Management County administrative services County property administration Food service Joint service Administrative service Purchasing Infrastructure Medical technology Operational systems Emergency technical support

Political Organisation The Foundation Board Democracy Committee Executive Committee Patients' Committee Northern Health Board Central Health Board Eastern Health Board Southern Health Board Regional Committee Programme Committee Auditors Electoral Committee Supervisory Board Operational Organisation County Council Assembly

Norrbotten makes up one quarter of the area of Sweden. The region has a population of around 250,000 in an area as large as Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands combined.

Norrbotten Industry is based on raw materials of timber and ore. Space technology and IT are growing at a rapid pace. Tourism plays an important role in employment. The County Council is the county's largest employer. Kiruna Gällivare Jokkmokk Arjeplog Arvidsjaur Älvsbyn Boden Luleå Piteå Överkalix Kalix  Pajala Övertorneå Haparanda            

The County Council's Vision ”A rich and evolving life in a region with vitality and expansion”

The County Council's Prime Objectives The County Council shall represent the interests of the population of Norrbotten, and be controlled by the local inhabitants through general political choice. The county council shall, through the running of its health and dental activities, work towards a just welfare system based on individual needs and substantially funded by taxes. As the elected regional body, the County Council shall assist the development of Norrbotten county and create conditions for a sustainable society Through active cultural and regional policies, financial and other support to public transport and small business development, conditions shall be created for a good living environment.

The County Council's Directional Objectives Norrbotten shall be known as a dynamic region with attractive habitats and diversity. The Norrbotten cultural and business community shall be prosperous with good capacity for sustainable development. Norrbotten residents shall possess positive self-esteem. Norrbotten residents should feel good and live a long life. Individuals should be knowledgeable about health and take active responsibility to maintain or improve their health. Interim targets exist in the areas of good living conditions, healthy lifestyles and healthy environments. Norrbotten residents shall, as needed, be given the right treatment, at the right time and at the right level.

The County Council's Activities  Health Care  Dental Care  Regional Development Traffic and Infrastructure Economic Policy Education Culture

Health Care and Dental Services in Norrbotten

Where do the County Council's Economic Resources Come From? (2008)

Distribution of the County Council's Economic Resources (Result 2009)

The County Council's Costs (2009)