Piedmont, Italy
Health Care in Piedmont
Summary: Health Care in Piedmont: Locate providers, hospitals, and medical centers to find the best health services available for expats and nomads.
Piedmont has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN) and is used by both Italian citizens and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Piedmont for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Piedmont 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 specialized medical care and major surgeries. Private hospitals in Piedmont are typically well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. People generally recommend using private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.
Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Piedmont
- Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco: This is a public hospital located in Turin. It specializes in emergency care, surgery, and oncology.
- Ospedale San Luigi Gonzaga: This is a public hospital located in Orbassano. It specializes in emergency care, surgery, and oncology.
- Ospedale Santa Croce: This is a private hospital located in Cuneo. It specializes in emergency care, surgery, and oncology.
- Ospedale San Raffaele: This is a private hospital located in Turin. It specializes in emergency care, surgery, and oncology.
Emergency Services in Piedmont
There are ambulance services in Piedmont. To call for an ambulance, dial 118. Ambulances typically arrive quickly, but there can be delays depending on the situation.
Health Insurance Companies in Piedmont
The most popular private health insurers in Piedmont are Unisalute, FASI, and Sanità Unica. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.
About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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