About us

Akershus University Hospital is owned by Helse Sør-Øst regional health authority and serves as a local and regional hospital for approximately 633,000 residents. Our main tasks are patient care, research, education, and patient training. We offer patient services in somatic care, mental health care, and addiction treatment.

We have 12,000 employees at Ahus responsible for the residents of Follo, Romerike, and the Kongsvinger region. Additionally, the three northernmost districts in Oslo; Alna, Grorud, and Stovner are part of our hospital area. Patients from Alna receive treatment for mental health and substance abuse at Ahus, while somatic specialist healthcare services are provided by Oslo University Hospital.

Our operations take place in Nordbyhagen in Lørenskog, Nordre Follo, Kongsvinger, Gardermoen, and at various treatment locations for mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Map of our catchment area (PNG)

Akershus University Hospital is an educational institution where you may encounter students. You can opt out of having students present or participating in your treatment.

Visions, Plans, and Social Responsibility

Our vision is "Humanly close - professionally strong".

This means:

As a patient, you should be treated with kindness and respect.
As a patient, you should be met by staff who care about you.
As a patient, you should experience safety.
Our services are rooted in good professional practice and knowledge.

To ensure the population in the catchment area has a good hospital service in the future and to create strong professional environments, Akershus University Hospital has developed a plan for the development of operations and buildings.

Development Plan 2040

The hospital is in an exciting growth period where capacity and services will be increased, with renovations and expansions planned for both the short and long term.

More about the plans and progress of the construction projects

Statement on Social Responsibility (PDF)

We wish to provide good treatment and care with minimal impact on the climate and environment.

Public Information

The board has, on behalf of our owners, Helse Sør-Øst, the overall responsibility for the operation and development of Akershus University Hospital.

User Council and Youth Council

The hospital has a central user council that advocates for patients and their relatives. They ensure that users are heard and consulted in decision-making processes and in the design of services and offerings. Additionally, the hospital has a youth council and user councils in several clinics.

User Council

Youth Council

Trade Union Representatives and Safety Services

Trade union representatives act as a link between management and employees and are to assist their members in safeguarding general working conditions. The main task of the safety services is to ensure that matters related to the working environment, health, safety, and welfare of employees comply with the provisions of the Working Environment Act.

Trade Union Representatives

Safety Services

Akershus University Hospital has an active and open relationship with the media. As far as possible, we facilitate conditions for the media and provide facts, key figures, comments, or expertise. Read more about the media

You will find all contact information on the page below

Contact Akershus University Hospital

The public journal is an overview of incoming and outgoing documents and internal notes at Akershus University Hospital. The document itself is not available online, but anyone can request access.

More about the public journal

Akershus University Hospital has developed a branding programme for the organisation to present a cohesive and recognisable identity. See our profile

Below are the availability statements for Ahus' website and apps.

Hospital management

The hospital management consists of the managing director, deputy managing director, clinic directors, and staff directors.

Management and Organisation at Akershus University Hospital

Key figures for 2025

869 somatic beds and 317 beds in mental health care.
We conducted 482,016 somatic outpatient consultations and 300,747 consultations in psychiatry in 2025.
18 doctoral degrees were awarded and a total of 430 publications were published.

Last updated 1/24/2024

About us