Who do I call in an emergency? Emergency numbers in Italy are:

• 112: This is a national emergency number that will put you in contact with police (Carabinieri), ambulance or fire fighters

• 118: Ambulance (Pronto Poccorso)

• 115: Fire fighters (Vigili del Fuoco)

• 113: Police (Polizia)

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Where is the main hospital in Parma?

• The Hospital is called Ospidale Maggiore - contact information can be found here.

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Pediatric information:

• Pediatric Ward Ospedale Maggiore: New Padiglione/Building Pediatria tel. 0521.702275. You can enter from via Abbeveratoia.

• Pediatric emergencies: Pronto soccorso OR Accettazione pediatrica (ground floor, Pediatric Building). You can enter from via Abbeveratoia.

• Most pediatric emergencies will be treated in the Pediatric Ward, and not Urgent Care. However, head injuries or life-threatening conditions may be required to go to the Emergency Room first.

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What is a Tessera Sanitaria and do I need one (info also found in Bureacracy)?

Tessera Sanitaria, also known as a Health Card, is issued to individuals who are eligible for the benefits of the Italian National Health Service.

• Citizens and permanent residents are eligible for a Health Card.

• To get one you must have a Codice Fiscale and be registered with AUSL, the local health authority.

• You must also have a work contract (or a spouse with a work contract) that shows that your employer pays the medical cover charges to the government. 

• Click here for more information on getting your health card.

• Local AUSL offices can be found on their website.

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