In the Quarrata-Serravalle area of Tuscany, two family doctors are concluding their assignments with the local health authority, prompting a transition in primary care services for residents. The changes, announced by the Azienda USL Toscana Centro, involve the departure of Dr. Margherita Vanni and Dr. Stefano Granelli, whose final days of activity are set for April 24 and April 27, 2026, respectively.
According to an official update published on April 23, 2026, Dr. Vanni will cease her duties as a general medicine practitioner starting April 25, with her last working day being Friday, April 24. Dr. Granelli will follow, concluding his assignment from April 28, after completing his final day on Monday, April 27. These dates were confirmed in a statement released by the Tuscan health authority overseeing the Quarrata-Serravalle territorial area.
To ensure continuity of care, the Azienda USL Toscana Centro has activated consultation procedures to appoint replacement physicians. As part of this process, a temporary assignment has been granted to Dr. Matteo Bartalucci, who will begin providing services from April 27, 2026. His consultations will capture place at the Casa della Comunità in Quarrata, located at Via Montalbano n. 364, on a rotating schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Residents seeking to select or change their family doctor can do so through the regional online portal dedicated to medical assignments or by visiting local health registry offices. The Azienda USL Toscana Centro has directed individuals to its official website for detailed instructions on the process, which includes access to the digital platform for choosing a general practitioner or pediatrician.
The health authority emphasized that the temporary assignment of Dr. Bartalucci is part of an ongoing effort to maintain service levels while longer-term recruitment efforts continue. Officials confirmed that simultaneous efforts are underway to secure permanent replacements for the departing physicians, reflecting broader challenges in staffing primary care roles across the region.
In addition to the new outpatient schedule, the Azienda USL Toscana Centro reminded the public that continuity of care services remain available through the “PIR” model (Assistenza Medica Continua) at both the Quarrata and Agliana community health centers. These clinics provide essential medical support outside regular office hours and are staffed by rotating physicians to ensure access during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
The Casa della Comunità in Agliana, located at Via Curiel n. 1, also hosts similar continuity of care services, offering residents in neighboring municipalities an alternative point of access when their regular physician is unavailable. This network forms part of Tuscany’s integrated approach to local healthcare delivery, particularly in areas experiencing temporary gaps in permanent medical staffing.
While the transition affects a limited number of patients directly, it underscores systemic pressures on Italy’s national health service, where recruitment and retention of general practitioners remain persistent concerns, especially in smaller municipalities and rural districts. Local health authorities have reported increasing reliance on temporary contracts and coordinated coverage models to prevent service interruptions.
For those affected by the change, the Azienda USL Toscana Centro advises verifying personal medical selections through official channels and utilizing the online system to confirm or update their chosen physician. Updates regarding future assignments or permanent replacements will be communicated through the same official platforms as they grow available.
As of the latest announcement, no further changes to the medical roster in the Quarrata-Serravalle area have been scheduled beyond the April 2026 transitions. Residents are encouraged to monitor the Azienda USL Toscana Centro website for any updates regarding healthcare provider availability, service hours, or new appointments in the coming months.