Region Jämtland Härjedalen (Swedish: Region Jämtland Härjedalen, Southern Sami: Jïemhten Herjedaelien Dajve[1]) formerly Jämtland County Council, is the regional council for Jämtland County. The region is responsible for healthcare, dental care, and medical care. It also oversees regional development, public transport within the county, and cultural activities. The region was established on 1 January 2015 through the transformation of Jämtland County Council.[2]
When Jämtland became Swedish after the Treaty of Brömsebro, parts of the responsibilities from the former Jamtamot were transferred to a Swedish county council. The Landsjämnadting managed regional matters such as communications and healthcare. It convened on Frösön under the decision of the county governor.
The budget decision of 1862 laid the foundation for the newly established Jämtland County Council in 1863, with representatives from Härjedalen included. In 1864, the county council also encompassed Ytterhogdal in Hälsingland, and from the 1970s, Tåsjö, Bodum, and Fjällsjö in Ångermanland.
On 1 January 2015, Jämtland County Council was transformed into Region Jämtland Härjedalen.
The region manages one hospital, Östersund Hospital, located in central Östersund. The hospital serves a population of 128,000, which can double during the tourist season. Approximately 2,500 people work at the hospital, which has 416 beds.
Region Jämtland Härjedalen serves as the regional public transport authority for the county. Länstrafiken i Jämtland and Norrtåg operate transport services under the authority’s mandate.
Region Jämtland Härjedalen is politically governed, with the Regional Council as the highest decision-making body. The Regional Board is responsible for executive matters and prepares issues for the Regional Council.