Materdomini Health Center: ASL Director Squillante Reassures Community

Following concerns raised by several mayors in the Agro area, the general director of the ASL Salerno, Antonio Squillante, has issued a statement firmly assuring the public that the Materdomini health center will not be downsized or closed. The mayors of Nocera Superiore, Castel San Giorgio, and Roccapiemonte had voiced anxieties regarding the future of the District 60 facility, which serves a population of at least 50,000 residents. These concerns stemmed from fears that patients would be forced to seek care in more distant locations like Nocera Inferiore or even Pagani. Specifically, the mayor of Nocera Superiore, Giovanni Maria Cuofano, requested a meeting with the ASL manager on behalf of all District 60 municipalities.

Dr. Squillante promptly responded, confirming his willingness to meet with the concerned officials while simultaneously reiterating, as previously stated in a June 28th communication, that there are absolutely no plans to alter or reduce services provided by the Materdomini center. He further clarified that any circulating information to the contrary is not reflective of the ASL’s position, attributing such rumors to parties seeking media attention for their specific agendas.

Mayor Cuofano explained their proactive approach, stating that initial concerns raised by healthcare professionals prompted their request for a meeting to verify the continued provision of adequate services. He underscored the municipalities’ commitment to vigilance regarding community health issues, emphasizing a preventative stance.

Dr. Squillante’s announcement effectively defuses a situation that had the potential to escalate into legal action. Indeed, Raffaele Di Tullio, an ASL RSU councilor, had previously indicated he reported the matter to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, highlighting the recent and substantial investment in the Materdomini facility’s renovation. Closing such a recently renovated center, he argued, would constitute a significant financial and potentially criminal offense.