Full room at the San Camillo Health Center for the presentation of the Social Sustainability Report
The San Camillo health center, on the first slopes of the Turin hills, is considered one of the excellences of the subalpine health system, primarily in the field of second level intensive rehabilitation. Managed by the Opera San Camillo Foundation, it is a non-profit health institution that operates in agreement with the National Health Service. This morning, at the Strada Comunale Santa Margherita 136 facility, a few steps from the historic Villa della Regina, the 12th Social Sustainability Report was presented. In the presence of a large audience, the 2023 data were presented, which saw 1033 hospitalizations, 62% of them from Turin. The clinics saw around 20 thousand visits in agreement with the NHS, plus another ten thousand under the intramoenia regime or with insurance. The Social Sustainability Report reports many other data, from the 17 hires made (6 physiotherapists and the same number of professional nurses), although almost as many resigned.
Today 175 people work at San Camillo and 77 freelancers also work there, in a context that sees the figure of the patient at the centre: “because you don’t rehabilitate limbs, but people as a whole”, it was highlighted. During the presentation, environmental sustainability was particularly highlighted, for example with the installation of 768 square meters of photovoltaic panels, which with 195 thousand kWh produced per year can cover approximately a quarter of the electricity consumption of the health facility.
Vincenzo Camarda brings the greetings of the City of Turin
The president of the 4th Social Services and Health Commission, Vincenzo Camarda, took part in the presentation of the 12th Social Sustainability Report of San Camillo, representing the City of Turin. In his institutional greeting, Camarda expressed full appreciation for the role played for years by the Health Presidium, important for Turin and Piedmont, recalling how social and health issues are central to the agenda of the 41st National Assembly of Italian Municipalities, ANCI, which will open its doors tomorrow, in the Lingotto Congress Centre.
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[Interviewer] Good morning and welcome to our show. Today we have with us Dr. Andrea Rossi, director of the San Camillo Health Center, and Councillor Vincenzo Camarda, president of the 4th Social Services and Health Commission of the City of Turin. Thank you both for joining us today. let’s start with the presentation of the 12th Social Sustainability Report last week. Dr. Rossi, can you tell us about some of the highlights of this report and how it reflects on the work done at San Camillo Health Center?
[Dr. Rossi] Of course, thank you for having us. The Social Sustainability Report is important to us because it allows us to see how our work impacts not only the health of our patients but also the community in which we operate. One of the key highlights this year was the increase in hospitalizations to 10333, which represents a 17% increase from the previous year. This shows that we are able to provide high-quality care to a growing number of individuals in need. Another point of pride was the increase in visits to our clinics, both under the NHS and privately insured. This indicates that our services are becoming more accessible and meeting the needs of the community. Additionally, we have focused on sustainability efforts by installing photovoltaic panels and reducing our carbon footprint.
[Interviewer] That’s interesting, Councillor Camarda, as the representative of the City of Turin, what do you think about the achievements mentioned by Dr. Rossi? And how do you see the role of health centers like San Camillo in improving the overall health of the city?
[Councillor Camarda] Dr. Rossi and his team have done an excellent job at San Camillo Health Center. The emphasis on sustainability and patient-centered care aligns with our goals for the city. Health centers like San Camillo are essential in not just providing healthcare but also promoting wellness within the community. As mentioned in the article, we aim to highlight social and health issues at the upcoming ANCI conference. Collaboration between the city and healthcare providers like San Camillo is crucial for achieving these shared goals.
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