Region Värmland
Region Värmland, formerly known as Värmland County Council is the regional council for Värmland County, Sweden. The Region is primarily responsible for healthcare, public transport, cultural policies, and education within the county. The Region was established on 1 January 2019 following the merger of the County Council, Värmlandstrafik, Karlstadsbuss, and the Kommunalförbundet Region Värmland.
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History
Before becoming Region Värmland, the entity was known as Värmland County Council. In 2001, a cooperative entity named Kommunalförbundet Region Värmland was established to promote regional development and cooperation between the municipalities and the county council. In 2019, this evolved into the current regional structure.Responsibilities
Healthcare
Region Värmland is responsible for providing healthcare services within the county, including the operation of 30 healthcare centres and acute care hospitals located in Karlstad, Arvika, and Torsby.Dental Care
The Public Dental Service operates clinics providing general dentistry in all 16 municipalities in Värmland, with seven specialist clinics and two hospital dental clinics located in Karlstad and Arvika.Public Transport and Infrastructure
Region Värmland is responsible for regional public transport, operating under the brand Värmlandstrafik. Approximately 17 million journeys are made each year via bus and rail.Education and Folk High Schools
Region Värmland plays an active role in coordinating education within the county. It oversees five folk high schools that provide both general and vocational courses aimed at enhancing skills and regional development.- Ingesunds Folk High School
- Klarälvdalen Folk High School
- Kristinehamn Folk High School
- Kyrkerud Folk High School
- Molkoms Folk High School