MEDICAL CARE 

Remember FIU has purchased insurance on behalf of all students through International SOS. Details can be found here. They can be contacted to help you set up an appointment and can also give medical advice. 

OVERALL EMERGENCY NUMBER: 112 (police, fire and medical emergency, number valid across Europe)

MEDICAL EMERGENCY/AMBULANCE: 118

TAXI: 010 5966

EMERGENCY ROOM: PRONTO SOCCORSO Ospedale Galliera or Ospedale San Martino

PRIVATE CLINIC: SYNLAB Il Baluardo (porto antico): 010 247 1034

Emergency Medical Care

Emergency medical care is available to all. The closest hospital to the convent is Ospedale Galliera, but Ospedale San Martino is also available.

Emergency Room

In case of a medical emergency, call an ambulance (112 or 118) or go directly by cab to the emergency room (pronto soccorso) of Galliera or San Martino. Bring identification such as your passport or a photocopy and know your local address. You can file a claim with ISOS once you are cared for if necessary.

Private Clinic

If you prefer not to use ISOS, for regular every day illnesses you can go to a private clinic (at your expense). SYNLAB Il Baluardo in the porto antico provides a variety of services and many doctors there speak English. 

Pharmacies

Pharmacies, indicated by a blinking green neon cross, in Italy are able to dispense greater health advice and more potent drugs than their US counterparts. 

Emotional Support

If you need to speak with someone about an emotional issue, contact information will be provided upon request. This would be at your expense.