HEALTH SERVICE INFORMATION
What do I do if I get sick?
You call the host family and then the attendant and / or the host institution tutor, who will, if necessary, to make you see a doctor. Of course you can go directly to the doctor. It may happen that a private doctor makes you pay a visit (i.e. a dentist) , in which case you must keep the receipt, like the medicines’ ones, and you have to get in touch with FORTES for the opening of the insurance practice. But remember: you must have with you the new health card magnetic. As a European citizen in Italy you are entitled to access to health care.
Have I to warn the company?
Yes, you have to warn it as soon as possible. Call your tutor and warns him you if you cannot go to work. You may be specifically asked for a medical certificate.
What do I do If I need a Doctor?
Below you can find some doctors in the National Health Service, they get close to your accommodation. If you need one of them, call and / or go to his office and explained politely that you are a foreign student who is doing an
Erasmus / Leonardo here. Usually the patients of doctors are registered in official lists based on residence, so if you do not explain your situation will not understand why you're there. Get in line with other patients taking the number, if available, or by asking people in the waiting room. Some of them receive by appointment, so if you can call before to be sure to introduce yourself there.
You can go to these doctors if: • If you're sick but you're not dying! • If you have the flu or a general malaise • For general visits
• For medicines
• For a medical certificate • If you have taken a knock
• If you have something wrong somewhere
• If you need a specialist (the doctor can suggest you the most appropriate)
a) Dott. Strukul Stefano
Medical office in Corso S. Felice, 350 – Vicenza (a few minutes walk from FORTES)
Tel. 0444 924918
Office hours
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Morning 09,00/10,35 09,00/10,30 09,00/10,30
Afternoon 17,30/18,30 17,30/18,30
b) Dott. Danchielli Ivan
Medical offfice in Via Levà degli Angeli n. 18 – Vicenza (few minutes walk from the Hostel)
Office hours
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Morning 08,00/12,00 08,00/12,00 08,00/12,00
Afternoon 16,00/19,00 16,00/19,00
c) Dott.ssa Bordignon Sabrina
Medical offfice in Contrà S. Pietro, 4 – Vicenza (few minutes walk from the Hostel)
Tel. 0444 304965 (Amb) Office hours
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Morning 10,00/12,00 10,00/12,00 09,00/10,30
Afternoon
Note: La dr.ssa riceve solo su appuntamento
Dott.ssa Cacciapuoti Stefania
Medical offfice in C.trà S. Pietro, 4 -‐ Vicenza Tel. 333 1442420 (Cell.)
Office hours
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Morning 9,00/11,00 9,00/11,00
Afternoon 16,00/18,00
d) Dott. Saoncella Massimo
Medical offfice in V.le Regina Margherita, 99 – Vicenza (pochi minuti a piedi da contrà santa caterina) Tel. 0444 325541 (Amb)
Office hours
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Morning 11,00/13,00 11,00/13,00
Afternoon 18,00/20,00 18,00/20,00 15,00/17,30
The medical activity will take place every day by appointment, except for urgent needs and problems that cannot be postponed. For reservations phone voicemail (0444 325541) Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 12 am and from 15.30 to 18.30O. On Fridays and holiday eves the doctor is available from 8.00 am to h. 10.00 for his patients.
e) Dott. Masolo Carlo
Tel. 335 6673745 (Cell), 0444 920035 Office hours
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Morning 9,00/12,00 9,00/12,00
Afternoon 14,00/16,30 14,00/18,30 14,00/16,30
Note: The doctor receive by appointment, except for the emergencies. The recipes are made in the first half hour of opening.
If I have something more serious or out of hours doctors? a) You can call the Emergency Medical Service
In Via Fincato, 4 – Vicenza
Tel: 848 800 557
• If you are sick at night or on holidays you can call or go to the emergency medical service.
• If you call , your doctor will decide if: visit you in the office, make a home visit, call 118 or send to the best medical office.
• The service is free, but you must bring your health insurance card. Hours: every night from 20.00 to 08.00,
Sundays and holidays from 08.00 to 20.00, Saturday and holidays from 10.00 to 20.00 Fortes (A) -‐ Doctor (B): 13 minutes by bus
b) You can go to the emergency room -‐ always open 24h • An accident
• For cuts, burns, broken limbs • For serious problems
• For emergencies in the middle of the night In Viale Rodolfi, 37 – Vicenza – Bus no.4
Fortes (A) -‐ First Aid (B): few minutes by bus
1 -‐ I introduce myself and explain how I'm acceptance 2 -‐ I was given a code (TRIAGE)
3 -‐ I'm waiting for my turn (it will depend on the gravity, not on arrival order) and when they call me I do visit
REMEMBER TO BRING ALWAYS WITH YOU THE HEALTH CARD
v Go to the doctor when you really need it, but be careful not to underestimate the illnesses / diseases or you’ll risk to have worse effects on your health.
v Try to stay calm and not lose your temper.
v Remember that you can always turn to the Fortes tutor for help.
v Remember that in the event of illness or injury you should always inform your tutor, both at work and at Fortes. USEFUL NUMBERS: AMBULANCE 118 POLICE 113 FIREFIGHTERS 118 TAXI 0444 920600 0444 302651