In Skellefteå, the bankruptcy of Northvolt, a major employer, has emerged as the primary factor affecting the local economy, significantly influencing the financial outlook for health centers in the area as outlined in a report submitted to the health and medical care board. Funding for these health centers is determined by the number of registered patients, and with approximately 3,500 residents disappearing from the city following the bankruptcy, there has been a notable drop in patient numbers, which in turn affects their funding. For instance, the health center in Morö backe has registered around 800 fewer patients, while Kåge has lost about 400 patients.