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Health Care in Bologna

By Betsy Burlingame

Italian For A While
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Summary: Health Care in Bologna: Locate providers, hospitals, and medical centers to find the best health services available for expats and nomads.

Bologna has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is known as the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN) and is used by both Italian citizens and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Bologna for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Bologna are typically well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Italy. However, many expats choose to use private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery due to the shorter wait times and more personalized care. Private hospitals in Bologna are typically well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Bologna

There are several recommended clinics and hospitals in Bologna for expats. The Ospedale Maggiore di Bologna is a public hospital located in the center of the city. It is well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. The Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi is a private hospital located in the center of the city. It specializes in oncology, cardiology, and neurology. The Ospedale Bellaria is a public hospital located in the north of the city. It specializes in pediatrics and oncology. The Ospedale Sant'Orsola is a private hospital located in the center of the city. It specializes in oncology, cardiology, and neurology.

Emergency Services in Bologna

There are ambulance services in Bologna. To call for an ambulance, dial 118. Ambulances typically arrive quickly, however there can be delays depending on the situation.

Health Insurance Companies in Bologna

The most popular private health insurers in Bologna are Unisalute, FASI, and Sanità Integrativa. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.

About the Author

Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.


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