The Italian healthcare system (the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale or SSN) is considered to be of an excellent standard, with efficient and high-quality care.
There are several maternity and children’s hospitals in Bologna and a fantastic university hospital in Parma with a world class maternity and obstetrics department.
There are numerous dedicated maternity and family clinics in the region, ensuring a general practitioner (medico di base) or paediatrician nearby, with many additional healthcare services available to new mums and families in Emilia-Romagna.
Whether families require a child psychologist or are seeking an English-speaking dentist in Emilia-Romagna, parents have plenty of different options in the Italian region.
There are also numerous alternative therapists based in the region, offering complimentary therapy and natural medicine to help young families feel their best.
Here is a useful list of the leading children’s hospitals, clinics and healthcare services in Emilia Romagna. If you have a recommendation for this section please get in touch via email info@mumabroad.com.
To read more information on Healthcare in Italy, visit the MumAbroad.com guide for expat families moving to Italy.