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Elina Vilja, Former Head of Estonian Brand Marketing, Appointed as Head of Marketing at Meliva
On October 20, Elina Vilja took on the role of Head of Marketing and Communications at Meliva, Estonia’s largest private healthcare provider. She brings over 12 years of experience in marketing and brand management. Previously, she led marketing for Brand Estonia, e-Estonia, and Work in Estonia at Enterprise Estonia (EAS), and served as a partner and CMO at the service design agency Rethink.
Kaspar Kork, Former Head of Retail Banking at Luminor, Appointed Head of B2B Sales at Meliva
Kaspar Kork, who brings over 15 years of sales and leadership experience, has been appointed Sales Director for Business Clients at Meliva, Estonia's largest private healthcare provider. Previously, he served as the Head of Retail Banking at Luminor Estonia and led the Estonian Investment Agency at Enterprise Estonia (EIS).
How should removable dentures, dental crowns and orthodontic appliances be cared for?
Fixed dental prostheses, such as crowns and bridges, should be cared for in the same way as your natural teeth.
Denture Repairs: When Are They Needed and How Can an Accurate Result Be Ensured?
Removable dentures are designed for daily use, but over time they may require repair or adjustment. A fracture, crack or change in stability does not always mean that a new denture must be made—an existing denture can often be successfully restored.
Key Principles for Taking a High-Quality Impression: What Should You Keep in Mind?
An accurate impression is essential for high-quality prosthodontic work. Errors made while taking, inspecting or handling an impression can result in inaccurate models, poorly fitting restorations and the need to remake the work. It is therefore important to pay close attention to detail at every stage.
How to Care for Removable Dentures, Dental Crowns and Orthodontic Appliances?
Fixed dental prostheses, such as crowns and bridges, should be cared for in the same way as your natural teeth.
Dentist explains: what problems can a stealthy tooth root infection cause?
A root infection is a stealthy condition, capable of quietly destroying tooth roots — and, in some cases, affecting the whole body — for years, without the person ever knowing.
We’re opening a new private medical centre in the heart of Tallinn
We're building a medical centre in the office building at Rävala puiestee 5, where we'll offer the full range of essential primary care, specialist care, dental care, and occupational health services, alongside advanced diagnostic capabilities.
What can you do to stop your child from being afraid of the dentist?
How can you prevent a fear of dentist visits from developing in the first place? What can parents already do at home to help their child feel comfortable going to the dentist?
What is the adult dental care benefit?
Since 1 January 2022, we've been a contracted Tervisekassa partner for the adult dental care benefit.
Why is chronic mouth breathing dangerous?
Chronic mouth breathing is dangerous, as it affects oral and overall health, changes facial shape, and impacts posture.
What should you get vaccinated against before travelling?
A large number of Estonians plan a shorter or longer holiday trip during the cool, sun-starved autumn months. What should you know about travel vaccinations?
Soon-to-open Rävala clinic receives its MRI machine
The long-awaited MRI machine has arrived at the soon-to-open Rävala clinic, significantly boosting our diagnostic capabilities and enabling an even more complete treatment pathway for patients.
Estonia’s most attractive employers for medical students revealed
Meliva ranked an honourable fourth place in a survey conducted by Instar among, among others, medical students!
Meliva board member Tõnu Velt moves to the company’s supervisory board
Tõnu Velt, Meliva board member and head of occupational health, has decided to step back from day-to-day management and, from 1 January, continue contributing to the company as a member of its supervisory board. CEO Marja-Liisa Alop and CFO Terje Saarepuu will continue on Meliva's management board.
Dental trauma calls for quick action
Dental accidents and injuries can happen to both children and adults.
No need to rush on icy ground
What should you do when your feet suddenly slip out from under you, despite your best efforts? How can you tell whether it's a minor injury or a serious one?
How does a stealthy tooth root infection give itself away?
Two-thirds of Estonians will experience a root infection at some point in their lives. Since it often develops without symptoms, regular dental check-ups are essential.
Ulla Ilisson joins Meliva’s leadership team
Experienced senior executive Ulla Ilisson is taking the helm of Meliva's business client division.
Gynaecologist’s advice: how to ease painful periods
How can you relieve period-related discomfort and lower abdominal pain?
Terje Saarepuu named among the three most influential CFOs of 2024
At last week's Most Influential CFO competition, where Meliva board member and CFO Terje Saarepuu was one of the finalists, Terje received a colleagues' award based on the results of an online vote.
City Clinics dental clinics join Meliva
City Clinics dental clinics, offering dental care services in Tallinn, Tartu, and Kuressaare, are joining Meliva.
Reflections from the Opinion Festival’s Work Life track — with Dr Toomas Põld and Dr Liisi Luht
We're summing up this year's reflections from the Work Life track at the Opinion Festival (Arvamusfestival), where Meliva doctors Dr Toomas Põld and Dr Liisi Luht took part.
Nutritionist Kaisa Kopliste: “No food label, and no perfectly thought-out meal plan, can ever really know what we need.”
Nutritionist Kaisa Kopliste sees patients at Meliva's Rävala clinic.
Are apples good or bad for your teeth? Dr Helen Rosenfeld explains
Dr Helen Rosenfeld, dentist at Meliva's Kaarli and Saku clinics, offers an overview of how eating apples affects your teeth.
Expert: seeing a psychologist should be as routine as visiting the dentist
Why is it worth checking in with a psychologist regularly, how do you find the right specialist, and what should you watch for to protect mental health in the workplace?
NEW: We now offer employer health insurance for business clients
Health insurance designed for employees ensures fast access to medical care
Mental health services now even more conveniently accessible
Meliva's mental health services in Tallinn are now also available at Rävala, Jalgpalli, and Ülemiste Tervisemaja clinics.
Walk-in vaccination available in Tallinn on 17 January (flu and COVID-19)
Walk-in vaccination: 17.01, 10:00–16:00, at Meliva Rävala, Jalgpalli, and Ülemiste Tervisemaja in Tallinn
Flu cases on the rise: we’ve lowered the price of the flu vaccine
The peak of flu season hasn't hit yet — getting vaccinated is a way to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Dr Gert Mikkal: Radiology is increasingly establishing itself as a clinical specialty
Radiology is one of the fastest-evolving fields in medicine, playing a key role in both diagnosing disease and guiding treatment. Diagnostic images give doctors a thorough picture of a patient's condition, helping them make accurate diagnoses and choose the right treatment approach. Meliva's lead radiologist, Dr Gert Mikkal, discusses the challenges of managing radiology, the diagnostic options available at Meliva, and MRI scans in particular.
Meliva by the numbers, 2024: over 370,000 visits carried out in total
We offer more than 50 health services, and carried out close to 1,500 visits a day in 2024 Press release, 05.03.2025
Prevent cancer according to your genetic risk
Together with Antegenes, Meliva offers an innovative option for personalised cancer prevention, based on assessing genetic predisposition.
Dr Hanna-Friida Konks: high blood pressure can go unnoticed if it isn’t measured
High blood pressure is a health concern that can go unnoticed for a long time, since it often doesn't cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages.
Kertu Kuusik takes on the role of Marketing and Communications Director at Meliva
Kertu Kuusik, who brings a diverse professional background, has started as Marketing and Communications Director at Estonia's leading private healthcare company, Meliva. The new member of the leadership team brings with her experience in strategic marketing leadership from Telia, along with agile working methods from smaller technology companies.
Dr Liisbet Palm: children’s tooth-change timeline varies widely
When children's baby teeth start wobbling and falling out, it's often a moment of excitement and joy — but it can raise plenty of questions for parents too. Meliva dentist Dr Liisbet Palm answers the most common ones.
Meliva is looking for a Head Physician of Primary Care to join our team
We're looking for a Head Physician of Primary Care, responsible for developing clinical services and actively contributing to the creation of new ones.
Dr Märt Mikkal: Estonian men fear urologist appointments needlessly
Urology deals with men's health broadly, but men most often see a urologist for sexual concerns, testicular pain, or urination problems.
Marjaana Raudmäe: Poor sleep can be a sign that you’ve either moved too little — or too much
Myofunctional therapist and physiotherapist Marjaana Raudmäe explains why movement matters so much for heart health, and what everyday steps we can take for our heart's sake.
Hand surgeons: don’t put up with the pain — timely treatment helps prevent more serious problems
Meliva hand surgeons Kristo Kask and Villem Teder explain when, and for which concerns, it's worth seeing a specialist.
Beauty or health? Plastic surgery helps more than people think
Plastic surgery is often associated with cosmetic operations, like breast augmentation or rhinoplasty. According to Meliva plastic surgeon Mikko Juhani Savolainen, though, surgical intervention often helps improve health and quality of life much more broadly.
Reminder: which diseases should adults get revaccinated against?
Karin Antoniuk, head nurse at Meliva's Jalgpalli clinic, explains which vaccinations adults should get, or repeat, as booster doses.
Occupational health is placing growing emphasis on mental wellbeing and a trusting relationship with employers
According to Meliva occupational health physician Dr Toomas Põld, a visit to an occupational health physician helps prevent health problems and catch them early.
False embarrassment can be harmful to your health — which concerns should send you straight to a doctor?
Meliva general surgeon Andrei Smõšljajev explains when it's time to see a surgeon.
Leaving a missing tooth unreplaced can end up costing you dearly
Implantologist-periodontist Laura Saksing explains why it's not worth delaying tooth replacement.
Dermatologist explains: how to reduce your melanoma risk
Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer, and both lifestyle and genetic predisposition play a role in developing it.
Head nurse: Diabetes doesn’t have to control your life, if you control your diabetes
Valeria Boitsova, head nurse at Meliva's Rävala clinic, discusses measuring haemoglobin A1c levels.
Beauty trends on social media: what’s worth trying, and what to avoid
Meliva aesthetic medicine nurse Etty Ojamaa explains which beauty tips are worth your time and money, and which are worth steering well clear of.
Patient story: When knee pain becomes unbearable
Runner Irma discovered exactly why one of her knees was in such severe pain — thanks to an MRI scan.
Kaisa Kopliste: The gut is our second brain
There's bustling activity going on in your gut, with effects reaching further than we tend to realise. A growing body of research confirms that the microbiome plays a central role in how our immune system functions, in hormone balance, in regulating inflammatory processes, and even in shaping our mood.
Meliva Digikliinik remote consultations now available at Südameapteek
From July, Meliva's Digikliinik is partnering with Südameapteek. In every Südameapteek pharmacy across Estonia, pharmacists will be ready to guide customers through using Meliva's Digikliinik. Through Digikliinik, customers can conveniently get a doctor's advice for a health concern or renew a prescription, via a remote consultation.
Nutritionist: look after your gut bacteria, and they’ll look after you
"Everything we eat also ends up on the menu for our gut bacteria, which are far more sensitive to food than we are. For them, a single meal can be a matter of life and death. Yet our own health and wellbeing depend heavily on how our gut bacteria are doing," says Meliva nutritionist Kaisa Kopliste.
Meliva acquires Katriito mental health clinics
Estonia's leading private healthcare company, Meliva, is acquiring Katriito, a mental health service provider with long-standing experience, to expand its range of services and strengthen its team with top mental health specialists.
Helina Soopalu: Meliva Digikliinik was built to offer care that’s as convenient, fast, and trustworthy as possible
The digitalisation of healthcare services is reshaping how we think about access to medical care, and one of the standout innovations in this space is Meliva's Digikliinik.
Andreas Abel: the digital age demands ever more flexibility from doctors too
As today's young people increasingly prefer communicating through digital platforms over calling a doctor, doctors and the healthcare system need to adapt to that shift too, writes Meliva Chief Medical Officer Dr Andreas Abel. This inevitably puts pressure on the system to find new solutions.
We talk about burnout, but not about the stigma around it
As a work and organisational psychologist, I see that despite how widespread burnout is, many people feel they have to hide it, because the stigma attached to it is strong and the fears are real.
Perfect, or good enough?
Striving for perfection can be motivating, but it can also be exhausting. Psychologist Beatrice Ernest explains how to tell healthy determination apart from excessive self-criticism.
Survey: 2/3 of Estonians believe occupational health services help prevent health problems and detect them early
A survey conducted by research firm Kantar Emor on Estonians' satisfaction with occupational health services shows that most Estonians (88%) consider regular mandatory health check-ups important, as they provide reassurance about their health and, for many (44%), substitute for regular check-ups elsewhere. At the same time, people feel there's still room to improve the quality of occupational health services.
Meliva orthopaedist Dr Mart Pais: everyday work with wounded soldiers continues in Ukrainian hospitals
In early October, Meliva orthopaedist Dr Mart Pais spent a week working at the Volyn Regional Clinical Hospital in Lutsk, in north-western Ukraine. The hospital treats soldiers evacuated from the front line who have reached a stable enough condition to continue treatment further from the fighting.
Health problems are affecting increasingly younger workers. What can companies do?
Health problems among Estonia's working-age population now start as early as their thirties and deepen throughout their working life. Mental health issues, too, have been on the rise in recent years. Employers see themselves as playing a major role in addressing this serious situation.
Middle ear infections in children: how to spot them and respond correctly
Middle ear infection is a very common health issue among children. 80% of children under five will experience at least one episode of an ear infection. While it's usually a temporary and harmless condition, it can cause the child significant discomfort and a lot of worry for parents.
Video games are an inseparable part of your child’s life. Asking these questions can give you a sense of what they’re playing and how it affects them.
Since parents often don't know exactly what their children are doing on screen, it can easily become a source of worry. Meliva counsellor Karl Erik Saks shares advice on how to get to know "your gamer" through simple but thoughtful questions — building a relationship of trust between parent and child.
Why can’t my child hear well after an ear infection?
Just before a planned family trip, 7-year-old Joosep fell ill. At first, it seemed like an ordinary virus, but a higher fever (over 38.5°C) stubbornly persisted for several days, leaving the boy lethargic and drowsy.
The mental health burden in Estonian working life: what over 50,000 occupational health visits reveal
Mental health has become a central part of workplace safety and work capacity across every sector.
How to promote mental health in the workplace
What is mental health?
Nutritionist Kaisa Kopliste: Why New Year’s food resolutions so often fail — and why it’s not about willpower
January brings, for many people, a desire to start fresh. Plans form around eating more healthily, moving more, and shedding the extra weight that's crept on. But within just a few weeks, the initial momentum often fizzles out. The usual conclusion is that discipline or willpower ran out. According to Meliva nutritionist Kaisa Kopliste, though, that conclusion is misleading.
Meliva opens a dental clinic in Tallinn specialising in gum treatment
In early March, Meliva reopened a dental clinic in Tallinn city centre's port area, focused entirely on periodontology — gum treatment. The clinic's head, Dr Andrei Morozov, aims to change how both Estonians and other dentists approach gum disease, and to offer solutions even for the most complex cases.
Meliva grew both revenue and profit as it expanded its healthcare services
Estonia's largest private healthcare provider, Meliva, grew its revenue by 11 percent to €62.3 million in 2025, driven by the addition of new services and increased volume, reaching a net profit of €2.2 million.
Why are more and more adults turning to orthodontists?
There's a common misconception that straightening teeth is only for teenagers. In reality, starting orthodontic treatment as an adult is now perfectly normal — and often simpler than people assume.
Diabetes doesn’t check your weight or age: why it’s worth monitoring your blood sugar today
Diabetes is often seen as a condition that mainly affects people who are overweight or older. The reality is far more nuanced. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can affect people of very different lifestyles, ages, and body weights — sometimes even people who consider themselves perfectly healthy.
Why home care and professional deep cleaning are inseparable
There's a common myth that professional teeth cleaning damages tooth enamel, or that it's only needed once a problem has already appeared. This is a dangerous misconception — one that can lead to serious health problems. Veronika Tšepurnaja, oral hygiene assistant at Meliva's Rävala clinic, explains where the line falls between what home care can achieve and where professional intervention becomes necessary.
Artificial intelligence in the doctor’s office: how a digital assistant helps keep the patient conversation in the room genuine
The rapid advance of medicine has brought with it a paradox: the more precise diagnostics become, the more time doctors spend looking at a screen and typing. Documentation requirements — essential for ensuring quality care — have quietly crept in between doctor and patient. Yet technology itself is now offering a solution, as AI-based transcription tools promise to free doctors from their computers and bring the focus back to the person in front of them.
Occupational health service providers and occupational physicians align on a shared vision in the context of the Ministry of Social Affairs’ developing strategy
On Friday, 20 March, representatives of the Estonian Association of Occupational Health Service Providers (ETTOL) and the Estonian Society of Occupational Health Physicians (ETTAS) met to map out shared development directions for the occupational health field, explore opportunities for cooperation, and analyse the sector's challenges and potential solutions.
Seven questions patients ask most often about dental implants
Meliva dentist and implantologist Dr Ivan Tšernõšev shares the seven questions he hears most often from patients during consultations.
Mental health and modern occupational health risks: how to build a supportive workplace
Office work is a marathon of thinking: screens, meetings, and a steady stream of deadlines keep the mind "switched on" even while the body sits still in a chair for hours at a time. This combination wears down both mental and physical health, showing up as anxiety, stress, and depression — and directly affecting team performance and organisational culture.
Severe period pain doesn’t have to be normal: Laura’s journey to an adenomyosis diagnosis
Laura is one of many women who spent years believing that severe period pain was simply how her body worked.
Pollen season has begun: how to recognise and relieve allergy symptoms
Answers from allergist-immunologist Dr Kristiina Tamm.
Urologist: early erectile dysfunction symptoms are worth treating as an early warning sign for a man’s overall health
While most men feel a reflexive discomfort at the mere mention of a urologist, regularly seeing one in your late thirties may be one of the smartest decisions a man can make for his health — not out of fear, but in order to live a full and healthy life for decades to come.
Ann’s story: turbinate reduction and freedom from chronic nasal congestion
Ann had struggled for years with seasonal allergic rhinitis every spring, and at one point it seemed like her nasal congestion would never truly ease.
Meliva urologist: successful modern treatment is built on new technology and a patient-centred approach
Urology has developed rapidly over the past few decades. While surgeries once meant long hospital stays and large incisions, modern methods now offer patients a faster, less painful path back to health.
Spinal surgeon Raul Laasik: timing is often decisive in treating back problems
Back pain and nerve compression are among the most common reasons patients see an orthopaedist or spinal surgeon.
Dissatisfaction in relationships – why it happens and how to talk about it
Dissatisfaction in a relationship is a very common feeling. Almost every long-term relationship goes through periods of tension, disappointment, or a sense that a partner no longer understands us the way they used to. Sometimes this passes quickly on its own; other times it lingers and can point to deeper issues that need to be addressed.
What examinations are covered by Tervisekassa (the Estonian Health Insurance Fund) at Meliva?
As a contracted partner of Tervisekassa, Meliva offers patients access to a wide range of diagnostic examinations that are medically justified and require a referral.
Physical activity is a powerful tool for supporting mental health
In today's fast-paced, largely sedentary world, understanding the connection between physical activity and mental health is more important than ever. Regular movement doesn't just benefit the body — it also plays a critical role in maintaining and improving mental wellbeing.
Viljar Arakas: Healthcare financing needs to change
In Äripäev Raadio's morning programme, Meliva Chairman of the Board Marja-Liisa Alop — one of three finalists in Estonia's Manager of the Year competition — interviewed Viljar Arakas, CEO of Eften Capital. The conversation covered challenges facing Estonia's economy and public sector, focusing primarily on healthcare financing and the need for reform. Arakas, who has chaired the government's efficiency and economic growth council for nearly a year, shared his views on public-private cooperation and proposed solutions to bottlenecks in Estonian healthcare.
Meliva’s parent company Mehiläinen expands into Norway and Denmark through acquisition, strengthens presence in Sweden
Mehiläinen, the Finnish healthcare and social welfare group and parent company of Meliva, Estonia's largest private healthcare provider, has signed an agreement to acquire Aleris, a healthcare company operating a network of nearly 100 clinics and hospitals across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant authorities.