On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Bobi Bazlen Hall at Palazzo Gopcevich (Via Rossini 4, Trieste) will host an event titled "Fibromyalgia: Together on the Path to Well-being" - a special day dedicated to information, discussion, and guidance regarding fibromyalgia.

The event is organized by the "Associazione Giuliana Malati Reumatici" (A.GI.RE. OdV) to mark its 25th anniversary and World Rheumatic Diseases Day (October 12). The initiative is held under the patronage of the Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences at the University of Trieste.

The aim of the gathering is to shed light on this complex condition by exploring treatment pathways, inclusion in the LEA (Essential Levels of Assistance), access to exemptions, and practical strategies for daily well-being.

PROGRAM:

Morning: Information, interviews, and seminars:

• 10:30 – 15:00 | A.GI.RE. information point open to the public.
• 11:00 – 13:00 | Free one-on-one consultations (max. 15 minutes) with doctors, specialists, and the FVG Fibromyalgia Secretariat. By appointment only.

• 11:00 – 13:00 | Seminars on daily well-being (free admission; reservation required): 

  Counseling and fibromyalgia (Matteo Venier, counselor).

  Clinical dance therapy and listening to the body (Cristina Pipan).

  Mindfulness and stress management (Giada Zucchini, psychologist).

  Art therapy and self-expression (Ilaria Rossi).

  Nutrition and daily well-being (Susanna Agostini, dietitian).

Afternoon: Public meeting (starting at 3:00 PM)

The meeting, moderated by Daniela Picoi, will open with remarks from the Fibromialgia FVG Secretariat and scientific coordinator Maria Letizia Urban.

This will be followed by presentations from the experts:

• The care pathway: Dr. Paola Tomietto (Rheumatologist, ASUGI Trieste).
• Recognition and guidance: Dr. Marzia Bottussi (General Practitioner specializing in pain management, SIMG).
• Practical physiotherapy strategies: Melania Salina (President of the Physiotherapists' Association of FVG).
• Q&A session
• Integrated care perspective: Dr. Sandra Lombardi (Rheumatologist, ASUGI Gorizia).
• Fibromyalgia and rheumatic diseases: Prof. Luca Quartuccio (Director of the Rheumatology Clinic, ASUFC).
• 25 years of A.GI.RE. and future outlook: Dr. Fabio Fischetti (Rheumatologist, President of A.GI.RE.).

The day will also feature a moment dedicated to solidarity, with a donation from A.GI.RE. to the A.B.C. Association (Association for Surgical Children at the Burlo Hospital).

The event is part of the Barcolana Cultura program and is made possible through the support of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region and the Municipality of Trieste, with the patronage of the Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences at the University of Trieste, and in collaboration with the Giuliano-Isontina University Health Authority (ASUGI) and the FVG Fibromyalgia Secretariat.

The event is open to the public.

How to book:

For morning individual consultations: Send an email to: segreteriafibromialgiafvg@asugi.sanita.fvg.it.

For morning seminars: Booking is required by sending an email to agirefriuliveneziagiulia@gmail.com  or a WhatsApp message to 348 7490104 (including your first name, surname, and phone number).