“Casa Lina”: the Hospitality House for cancer patients.
The project is intended for all those who show difficulty in accessing pathways for diagnosis and treatment in the oncology departments of the city of Catania, in order to facilitate the access of cancer patients Sicilians to the best care, without the costs are often unsustainable and impediments to their families. It is made available to a dwelling in Catania, equipped with all the necessary amenities, which will free patients living outside the city, even with a pillion. In the initial phase the project, built to shuttle “MedicareBus” done by volunteers, is primarily aimed at patients who must undergo radiation treatments at the UO already in agreement with our Association. This initiative made possible thanks to the generosity of Mrs. Rosaria Cavallaro, will be maintained with the fundamental contribution of all the people who want to share with MEDICARE non-profit organization’s ongoing commitment to the promotion of health, prevention of cancer and support to cancer patients.
To book the service just contact our contact email or telephone, or via the UO Radiotherapy non-profit organization affiliated with Medicare.
Responsible
Giuseppe Banna, medical oncologist; Fabio GUARDALA, gynecologist; Giuseppe Petino, lawyer; Giancarlo Verona, engineer.
Partners
Public institutions (hospitals, province, region) or private to identify.