Medical staff
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Filippo Ferrari, MD
Sport and Exercise Medicine – Chief Resident
filippo.ferrari28@studio.unibo.it
medicoferrari.nutrizionesport@gmail.com
+39 340 2962323
Each facility has additional medical staff on site, residents in Sport and Exercise Medicine.
On-site medical services
Medical assistance will be available throughout the entire event at all official competition venues and training venues.
Services include:
- First aid and emergency response
- Management of general medical issues related to basketball activity
A doctor will be permanently present during both matches and training sessions, arriving at least 30 minutes before warm-ups and staying until all athletes have left the venue.
Each venue is provided with:
- AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- Emergency medical kits
- An on-site ambulance with an EMT and driver
Medical staff will be easily identifiable and readily available to support athletes, coaches, and delegation members.
Low Complexity Medical Clinic
A free walk-in medical clinic will operate daily from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Record Sports Center (Via del Pilastro 8, Bologna).
The clinic addresses non-urgent medical conditions, including:
- Cold symptoms and upper respiratory tract infections
- Ear pain (otitis)
- Minor gastrointestinal or urinary issues
- Conjunctivitis and eye irritation
No appointment is necessary. The clinic is only for accredited athletes, staff, and officials. For any other emergencies, contact the Chief Medical Officer.
Nearby hospitals in Bologna
In case of emergencies requiring hospital care, the following hospitals are located in Bologna:
|
Hospital Name |
Address |
Phone Number |
|
Policlinico di Sant'Orsola |
Via Giuseppe Massarenti, 9, 40138 Bologna |
+39 051 2141111 |
|
Ospedale Maggiore |
Via Albertoni, 15, 40138 Bologna |
+39 051 63611 |
|
Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli |
Via G.C. Pupilli, 1, 40136 Bologna |
+39 051 63611 |
Healthcare in Italy is provided by the National Health Service (SSN). Emergency care is free of charge for everyone, even without an EHIC. With a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), most medical service costs — including doctor visits, lab tests, and imaging — are covered. Some non-urgent services may require a small fee, which is generally affordable. Imaging exams for non-urgent conditions will be scheduled with priority and coordinated by the event’s medical staff.
24/7 Pharmacies in Bologna
The following pharmacies are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week:
|
Pharmacy Name |
Address |
Phone Number |
|
Lloyds Farmacia Centrale |
Piazza Maggiore, 6, 40121 Bologna |
+39 051 239690 |
|
Farmacia Emilia Ponente |
Via Emilia Ponente, 101, 40141 Bologna |
+39 051 6371111 |
|
Farmacia San Donato |
Via San Donato, 87, 40127 Bologna |
+39 051 501325 |
Emergency Contacts
● 112 – European Emergency Number (active 24/7, multilingual)
● 118 – Italian Ambulance Service
● +39 051 3131 – Local Out-of-Hours Medical Service (from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, daily)
In the event of an emergency, always dial 112 first. You may then notify the Chief Medical Officer for follow-up and coordination if appropriate.
A dedicated WhatsApp group has been created for medical coordination during the event.
- Each team will appoint one single delegate to be added to the group.
- All members in the group may contact the Chief Medical Officer (Dr. Ferrari) for any clinical question or issue.
- Important updates and relevant information will be posted in the group by the Medical Officer to ensure visibility for all teams.
- Please use this group responsibly and keep communication focused on health-related matters only. This is not an emergency channel: for emergencies, always call 112 first.
JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP VIA THIS LINK