Your health
Health depends on a complex combination of factors, but it is possible to positively influence it through conscious choices and a healthy lifestyle. This can be achieved by staying informed, adopting appropriate behaviors, and avoiding harmful ones.
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Living fit
Maintaining an active body and a healthy mind contributes to improving the quality of life.
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Hospitals
Hospitals are healthcare institutions dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders.
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First aid
Emergency services are medical facilities designed to provide immediate care.
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Choose to live fit
Physical well-being does not solely represent the absence of diseases or bodily issues, but rather constitutes a overall condition of the body that is highly subjective.
Investing in physical well-being is essential because it has a significant impact on the overall quality of life.
Maintaining a state of good physical health becomes not only a precaution against medical adversities but also an essential means to optimize one’s abilities and performance.
Hospitals
Ospedale Civico  is one of the two main locations of the Regional Hospital of Lugano. Connected to specialized institutes such as the Cardiocentro Ticino, the Institute of Neurosciences, and the Institute of Pharmacological Sciences, the hospital serves as the primary public reference point for acute medicine in the region and provides specialized services at the cantonal level
Ospedale Malcantonese is the main point of assistance for the population of Malcantone, with specialized departments in Psychiatry and RAMI. It offers a complete range of outpatient services, including cardiology, physiotherapy, dietary consultations, laboratory analysis, radiology, occupational therapy, psychological support, acupuncture, colorpuncture, hepatology, and smoking cessation programs. The Emergency Department provides general internal medicine visits and care to ensure comprehensive coverage of local healthcare needs.
Ospedale italiano is one of the two main locations of the Regional Hospital of Lugano. Ospedale italiano hosts excellent services, including the Oncology Institute of Italian Switzerland, the Senology Center, the Pain Therapy Center, the specialist outpatient clinic in internal medicine with various specialties, and the Emergency Department.
Clinics
Clinica Ars Medica is a private clinic specialized primarily in orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal traumatology. Its reputation, the level of expertise of medical and nursing staff, along with advanced technologies, enable the presence of various multidisciplinary centers.
Clinica di Riabilitazione di Novaggio is equipped with modern facilities for specialized rehabilitation, including spaces specifically designed for a wide range of therapies, a therapeutic pool with easy access, and a gym for therapeutic training.
It offers a broad range of treatments, both inpatient and outpatient, with the overall clinical condition of the patient as a guide to determining the best context for care
Clinica Luganese Moncucco is a non-profit private healthcare institution, deeply rooted in the territory and oriented towards public well-being. The clinic provides high-quality healthcare services. In addition to individual patient care, it actively engages in serving the Ticino community, demonstrating a strong sense of social responsibility.
Clinica Sant’Anna is a private facility that provides specialized medical services. With a prestigious structure, highly trained staff, and state-of-the-art technologies, the clinic stands out for its hospitality treatment and personalized attention to the needs of its patients.
Clinica Viarnetto, with a long tradition in psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care, stands out for its consolidated clinical experience and the ability to integrate new therapeutic approaches. It offers specialized treatments to address crises, psychological distress, psychiatric disorders, and dependencies. Committed to the training of physicians, psychologists, and nurses, Viarnetto is known for individualized and personalized therapeutic programs.
Cardiocentro Ticino is a highly specialized clinic and is a local and international reference for the prevention and treatment of heart diseases. Actively involved in research and education, it has scientific collaborations with prestigious institutes in Switzerland and worldwide. It manages outpatient units in major local hospitals, providing advanced treatments and collaborating closely with healthcare professionals at the cantonal level.
Mandatory insurance in Switzerland
In Switzerland, mandatory insurance primarily refers to health insurance. The Swiss healthcare system is based on a mandatory insurance model, meaning that every resident is required by law to cover their medical costs through health insurance.
This coverage ensures universal access to medical care. Insured individuals can freely choose the insurance company by comparing various offers. Basic coverage includes essential services, with additional options available.
Insured individuals pay monthly premiums, with the possibility of copayments and deductibles. The goal is to ensure that everyone has access to necessary care without excessive financial burdens.
ordinances
Emergency Medical Services: Emergency and First aid
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Cardiocentro Ticino
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Ospedale Malcantonese
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Ospedale Civico
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