Meyer University Hospital IRCCS

Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Meyer IRCCS is a highly specialised paediatric university hospital and a national reference centre for complex paediatric care in Italy. Located in Florence, it is part of the Italian National Health Service and the Tuscany Regional Health System, and is integrated with the University of Florence, jointly carrying out healthcare, teaching, and research activities.

The hospital provides diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation services for paediatric patients up to young adulthood, ensuring continuity of care across the patient journey. As a Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalisation and Healthcare (IRCCS) in paediatrics, Meyer combines clinical excellence with advanced research, offering all paediatric medical and surgical specialties supported by modern technologies and a strong focus on innovation.

A key distinguishing feature of Meyer is its comprehensive, family-centred care model, which integrates extensive support services such as hospital psychology, social services, cultural and linguistic mediation, hospital schooling, play therapy, and other initiatives aimed at improving the patient and family experience. This holistic approach reflects the hospital’s commitment to both medical excellence and humanisation of care.

Meyer’s mission is to meet the health needs and expectations of children and their families by efficiently managing resources, continuously investing in paediatric research, delivering high-quality healthcare services, and contributing to a sustainable social health system, while also training new generations of professionals dedicated to paediatric care. Its vision is to strengthen integration and collaboration within the organisation and across regional, national, and international networks, enhancing human and professional capital, advancing research, and continuously improving healthcare outcomes and service quality.

Collaboration within ECHO

As a member of ECHO, Meyer University Hospital IRCCS participates in PHEMS, supporting the development of a European framework for paediatric health data and strengthening cross-border collaboration in data-driven paediatric healthcare. Through its involvement in ECHO, Meyer University Hospital IRCCS promotes the exchange of knowledge, best practices, and innovation to improve outcomes for children and families across Europe.