Regional Hospital Bellinzona

Regional Hospital Bellinzona, officially known as Ospedale Regionale di Bellinzona e Valli (ORBV), is a prominent public healthcare institution located in the Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. As a core member of the Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC) network, it provides comprehensive medical services across two main sites: the San Giovanni Hospital in Bellinzona and the Faido facility. The hospital is recognized as a multidisciplinary center of excellence, offering specialized care in areas such as oncology, cardiology, neurology, and emergency medicine. It serves as a vital teaching hospital, maintaining academic affiliations with the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) and other major Swiss universities. ORBV is deeply integrated into the regional life sciences ecosystem, collaborating closely with the Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) and the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB). The facility is also a significant hub for clinical trials, particularly in oncology through its partnership with the Swiss Group for Clinical Cancer Research (SAKK).