ARNAS Garibaldi Catania
The ARNAS Garibaldi Catania is a major public hospital and healthcare provider located in Catania, Sicily. It is classified as an “Azienda Ospedaliera di Rilievo Nazionale e di Alta Specializzazione”, meaning a national-level hospital with high specialization in advanced medical care and clinical research.
The hospital has a long history dating back to the 19th century and today operates multiple hospital facilities, including the Garibaldi-Centro and Garibaldi-Nesima sites, which host numerous specialized clinical departments and research units. The institution provides a wide range of diagnostic, treatment, and research activities across fields such as cardiology, oncology, neurology, infectious diseases, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology. Through its integration with regional healthcare networks and academic collaborations, ARNAS Garibaldi plays a key role in medical training, clinical innovation, and the delivery of advanced healthcare services in Sicily.
Role in the Project
Within the ISMED-CLIM project, ARNAS Garibaldi participates as a clinical partner supporting Living Lab 2 (LL2) activities.
The hospital contributes to the implementation of clinical research evaluating the health impacts of extreme temperatures and air pollution on pregnant women and their developing fetuses. In collaboration with the University of Catania, ARNAS Garibaldi supports the recruitment of participants and the execution of a randomized controlled trial assessing early warning systems, personalized risk communication, and exposure-reduction interventions aimed at mitigating climate-related health risks.
Through its clinical expertise and healthcare infrastructure, ARNAS Garibaldi helps generate scientific evidence on how targeted interventions and digital tools can protect vulnerable populations and strengthen climate resilience in Mediterranean healthcare systems.
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