New Doctor Search Begins as Betti Retires – Centritalia News

SARTEANO, February 1, 2026 – Residents of Sarteano are preparing for a shift in healthcare access as Dr. domenico Betti prepares to retire at the end of the month. The Local Health authority is already actively searching for a replacement family doctor to serve the community, ensuring continued medical care for all patients.

Ensuring Continuity of Care for Sarteano Residents

The upcoming retirement of a long-serving physician prompts a proactive search for a new healthcare provider.

• Dr. Domenico Betti will be retiring at the end of the month.
• The Local Health Authority has already begun the process of finding a replacement.
• A temporary solution is being developed to guarantee uninterrupted medical assistance.
• Citizens will receive official interaction regarding the new temporary organization next week.

Mayor Francesco Landi confirmed the retirement and the ongoing search, initially communicating the news via Facebook. He acknowledged the concerns of Dr. Betti’s patients and stated he has been in contact with the Local Health Authority to understand their plans for February 1st. “For some time – Landi pointed out on Facebook – also sensing the concern of many of his clients, I have been in contact with the Local Health Authority to understand how they intend to deal with the situation from February 1st,” he saeid.

Did you know? – Sarteano’s Local Health Authority designates areas with limited doctor availability as “deficient” to prioritize recruitment efforts. This designation triggers specific procedures to attract medical professionals.

What steps are being taken to address the upcoming doctor shortage in Sarteano? The Local Health Authority has designated Sarteano as a “deficient area” and issued a notice seeking doctors obligated to maintain an outpatient clinic in the town. While awaiting the results of this search,the Authority,in collaboration with doctors from Aft 8,is developing a temporary solution to maintain consistent medical assistance to all residents.

Pro tip – Residents needing immediate medical attention should contact 118, the national emergency medical service number, for urgent care. This remains unchanged during the transition.

The Local Health Authority is working diligently to minimize disruption to patient care during this transition, prioritizing the health and well-being of the Sarteano community.

The Local Health Authority will officially communicate the details of the new temporary organization and instructions for citizens at the beginning of next week. Mayor Landi has pledged to share these updates with the public and to continue relaying the needs of the community to the Authority. “It will be my responsibility – concluded Landi – to give visibility to the press releases on the subject issued by the Local Health Authority and to continue to inform the Company of the needs of the country.”

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Clarification of Changes & How the Questions are Answered:

* Why: Dr. Domenico Betti is retiring, creating a need for a new family doctor in Sarteano.
* Who: Dr. Domenico Betti (retiring physician), The Local Health Authority (responsible for finding a replacement and temporary solution), Mayor Francesco Landi (communicating updates and relaying community needs), and the residents of Sarteano (affected by the change).
* What: The Local Health Authority is actively searching for a replacement family doctor for Dr. Betti and developing a temporary solution to ensure uninterrupted medical care.
* **How did it