Marche Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Unit Closes, Patients Sent to Bologna
The pediatric cardiac surgery department in the Marche region has ceased operating its surgical theatre, leaving the unit without a permanent chief after the resignation of former director Marco Pozzi in 2023 and the brief tenure of interim chief Filippelli. Over three years the service has deteriorated to a complete shutdown, forcing young patients from Marche to travel to Bologna or other hospitals across Italy for treatment. Regional officials, identified as the Giunta Acquaroli, have been urged to accelerate the appointment of a new department head and restore the service to its former national‑level standing.
The repeated statements from regional councilor Maurizio Mangialardi highlight the growing concern over the loss of a once‑renowned centre that previously attracted patients from across the country.
Entities: Bologna · Filippelli · Giunta Acquaroli · Marche region · Marco Pozzi
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Former chief Marco Pozzi resigned in 2023, initiating a decline in the department's functionality. (Both articles (7fcbd805-87d0-48d8-801c-11f5607df947, 9cb37020-aa20-490e-aad1-748305dbb28e).)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The pediatric cardiac surgery department in the Marche region has closed its operating theatre. (Both articles (7fcbd805-87d0-48d8-801c-11f5607df947, 9cb37020-aa20-490e-aad1-748305dbb28e).)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Patients from Marche are now referred to hospitals in Bologna or other national facilities for cardiac surgery. (Both articles (7fcbd805-87d0-48d8-801c-11f5607df947, 9cb37020-aa20-490e-aad1-748305dbb28e).)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Interim chief Filippelli left the position, leaving the department without a permanent chief. (Both articles (7fcbd805-87d0-48d8-801c-11f5607df947, 9cb37020-aa20-490e-aad1-748305dbb28e).)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The regional government (Giunta Acquaroli) is being urged to appoint a new chief and revive the pediatric cardiac surgery service. (Both articles (7fcbd805-87d0-48d8-801c-11f5607df947, 9cb37020-aa20-490e-aad1-748305dbb28e).)