Santa Rosa Hospital receives three Bollini Rosas and leads the national women’s health ranking
The Hospital Santa Rosa of Viterbo received the three Bollini Rosa, the highest distinction granted by the
The award recognizes the structure of ASL The validity of the recognition covers the 2026-2027 biennial.
Another 144 Italian hospital units also achieved the maximum score, integrating a total of 370 structures awarded with one, two or three Bollini Rosa across the country.
Strict criteria define the award
The Fondazione Onda assessment considers more than 500 specific questions.
Candidate hospitals respond to a detailed questionnaire on clinical specialties dedicated or adapted to women, multidisciplinary integration in diagnostic and therapeutic pathways and the quality of reception and assistance services.
Gender-based violence and support for victims also factor into the final score.
Ceremony brings together representatives of ASL
The certificates were handed over in the auditorium Biagio D’Alba of Ministério of Saúde.
For ASL Viterbo, the health director Assunta De Luca and the director of Departamento, Saúde, Mulher and Criança,
The president of Fondazione Onda, Francesca Merzagora, highlighted the importance of the 12 editions of the award to maintain the focus on health with a gender approach.
Award-winning structure offers specialized services
- Gynecology and obstetrics with humanized care
- Integrated breast and gynecological oncology
- Gender cardiology and rheumatology sensitive to female differences
- Routes dedicated to menopause and osteoporosis
- Psychological support and assistance for victims of violence
These services position Santa Rosa as a regional reference in gender medicine.
Teamwork ensures maximum recognition
The general director of ASL Viterbo,
The achievement renews the structure’s commitment to early diagnoses and treatments suited to the biological and social specificities of female patients.
National network grows with each edition
The Bollini Rosa initiative has existed since 2007 and evaluates hospitals every two years.
The current edition registered an increase in the number of structures with three Bollini, demonstrating greater adherence by Italian health units to the principles of gender medicine.
Santa Rosa maintains the maximum score for the second time in a row, consolidating itself among the best in Itália.
Importance of the gender approach in health
Studies indicate that women and men respond differently to various pathologies, from heart attacks to autoimmune diseases.
Gender medicine considers hormonal, genetic and social variations in care planning.
Hospitals with the Bollini Rosa seal follow protocols that reduce inequalities in access and quality of care.
