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What is a Certificato Medico sportivo Agonistico and non Agonistico?

In Italy, to participate in a variety of exercise or sporting programs, such as a marathon, scuba diving, or even to acquire a gym membership, you need to present a certificato medico, or a medical ...

Where to volunteer in Rome

One of the great things about visiting a new place, or moving to a new location, is getting involved with the local community. In Rome, there are a variety of charities and foundations where you ...

Races and Sporting Events in Rome and Italy

Every year, dozens of marathons, triathlons, and bike races, both competitive and charity, are hosted around Italy in some of the most beautiful locations in the country. Here now is a list of the most ...

How Does The Public Italian Emergency Room Work?

What should you expect when you go to an Italian ER, known as the Pronto Soccorso, in a Public Hospital? You have to expect to wait sometime few hours or sometime also more then 5/6 ...

How Do You Ask For That At The Pharmacy?

Getting sick is no fun. Getting sick while abroad is even more unpleasant. Even minor aches, coughs, runny noses, and headaches become more challenging when you must brave the “farmacia” and find something to ease ...

The Best Medical Travel Apps

Here are the best five mobile apps to provide medical support, updates, and other information when you’re traveling around the world.

Where to Get a Vaccine in Rome

Whether you’re here on a study abroad program or engaged in long-term residence, being an expat can sometimes include getting vaccines. International travel, getting older, or flu season can all necessitate getting vaccinations. In general, ...

What To Do When You’re Sick In Italy

Navigating any health system can be challenging. Where to go, who to speak to, how to pay, and how to follow-up when you have questions or problems later on is time consuming and complicated enough ...

Zika, Doping, and Impeachment at Olympic Games in Rio

The Rio de Janiero 2016 Olympics will be the 31st presentation of the bi-annual summer games. Set to start on August 5th, the two weeks of competition will include 42 disciplines, 306, 37 venues, and ...

Late Night Pharmacies in Florence

Most pharmacies in Firenze adhere to usual opening and closing times, however there are a number that stay open late. These pharmacies are probably different than what you may be used to at home, so ...