Woman with her family at a doctor’s appointment in the hospital ()
During your time in Italy, you’re going to need to see a doctor and dentist. Depending on the specialty services you might require, you may need to be referred off-installation for medical services.
PATIENT LIAISONS
Host-nation patient liaisons act as intermediaries between patients and doctors to help facilitate the best care possible. From assisting with the language barrier and insurance forms, to providing comfort to clients, patient liaisons can help you feel at ease in the medical surroundings.
Getting a patient liaison
The patient liaison program is available through TRICARE (at the hospital). This program is open to all ID cardholders, including non-TRICARE members.
EMERGENCY CARE
The emergency room at the U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella is always open.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
From base landline: 911
From cell phone: +39-095-86-1911
BE PREPARED
For all emergencies—on or off base—always dial emergency dispatch at +39-095-86-1911.
• Off-base health emergencies will be treated at an Italian local hospital with translation services provided by dispatch.
• Always carry a list of your current medications, known allergies, as well as your insurance card, ID card and local currency.
U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL SIGONELLA
The hospital, located on NAS I, Bldg. 273, provides care to all Active Duty Service members and dependents assigned to the hospital at the Medical Home Port Clinic. All other Active Duty Service Members are assigned to the Flight Line Clinic on NAS II.
To make an appointment please call the following numbers:
NAS 1 Main Hospital (Active Duty and Beneficiaries): +39-095-56-2273 or DSN: 624-2273
NAS 2 Flight Line Clinic (Active Duty Only): +39-095-86-5455 or DSN: 624-5455
If eligible, please sign up for TRICARE Overseas at the TRICARE enrollment office upon arrival, located at Naval Hospital Sigonella, Bldg. 273, 2nd Floor, and Room 115 with your current orders to ensure enrollment is transferred to the Tricare Europe Region. Additionally, Service members can transfer their enrollment upon PCS via https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/.
TRICARE Enrollment and Options: DSN: 315-624-4880
Beneficiary Counseling/ Debt Assistance: DSN: 315-624-4848
DENTAL CARE
The Dental Clinic on NAS I sees Active Duty and Dependents. DSN: 315-624-4205
The Dental Clinic on NAS II only sees Active Duty service members. DSN: 315-624-6317
For information about TDP enrollment, claims or covered benefits, visit the TDP website, www.metdental.com.
