News and Events

Senior physicians from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel and Emek Medical Center (Emek) in Afula published a poignant article in March in response to silence by world health and women’s organizations in the face of the sexual violence carried out by Hamas during the outbreak of the war.

In the coming months, 19 resident physicians from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, will pack their bags and relocate with their families to countries across four continents for one to two years. During this time, they will complete specialization-training fellowships made possible by the Rambam Knowledge Center and generous donations from the hospital’s friends.

An eight-person delegation from Rambam Healthcare Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, was the only representative of Israel at the 2024 European Healthcare Summit held in Rotterdam, Holland. Welcomed and supported by their peers, Rambam physician-scientists presented the medical technology and innovation that characterizes Israel worldwide as the Startup Nation.

Father, husband, battalion commander, hotel chef: There were many beautiful things about the life of reservist Lieutenant Colonel Netanel (Nati) Elkouby z”l. On the eve of this year’s Memorial Day, Nati’s widow, Sarit from the Rheumatology Institute at Rambam, reflects on her husband’s enduring legacy.

Ben*, a young reservist serving on Israel’s northern border, suffered a severe skull injury caused by an anti-tank missile. Following life-saving and reconstructive surgeries, expert physicians at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, have repaired his skull; now Ben is looking forward to the life he once knew.

Physicians are finding that ultrasound is an effective diagnostic tool for children with inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS). Its implementation at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel, is not only reducing children’s exposure to radiation – it has made one of the hospital’s clinics a world-class training center in the innovative use of ultrasound technology.

Last week, Gila Gamliel, Israel’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, and Professor Avi Domb, Chief Scientist and Director General of the Ministry, visited Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel. In light of current international boycotts, the Ministry announced its commitment to creating a financial model to fund medical research.

As Northern Israel’s only Level-1 trauma center, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, annually performs multiple drills to prepare for mass casualty situations. Since October 7, ongoing drills have focused on wartime scenarios.

Paz Wasserman never imagined that the stir-fry meal he prepared could be life threatening. After a few bites, he felt a burning in his throat and lost consciousness. After examining him at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, his physicians say it is a miracle the young man survived.

Dana* (38) was treating herself and her children for lice. While waiting for the topical treatment to take effect, she lit a cigarette; the treatment on her skin caught fire, burning the upper parts of her body. Thankfully, her quick-thinking and resourceful 12-year-old son saved her life.

Following the events of October 7, the IDF Home Front Command and Israel’s Ministry of Health instructed healthcare providers to prepare themselves for escalating conflict. Hospitals nationwide, Magen David Adom—Israel’s emergency response unit, and community healthcare providers sprang into action.

Physician-scientists from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, are using clinical data and AI to diagnose and treat stroke patients. After a year-long study, in collaboration with scientists from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (Technion), their research is proving the ability of an OpenAI platform to diagnose strokes and deliver a 90-day prognosis for these patients.

The intense fighting in Gaza in recent months has posed unprecedented challenges to the Israeli healthcare system. However, doctors at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel are developing new technologies to save soldiers injured in combat, including medical treatment that can be administered while under fire.

A recent study has found that micro and nanoplastic particle accumulation in the human body is directly correlated to the risk for cardiovascular disease and strokes. A cardiovascular expert from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel provides insight on the importance of this study.

In the days leading up to Passover, the use of cleaning products can be problematic. One of the most dangerous issues in this case is mixing and overuse of cleaning agents. Likewise, failure to follow the instructions for use can also be harmful.

Rambam combines superb medical care with engineering and science-based research. The Stanford- Rambam Collaboration agreement was founded with the concept that the two institutions share similar values and missions, including Trauma Medicine and Preparedness, Research and Innovations, Data and AI Challenges in Modern Medicine and specific research topics in cardiovascular, oncology and other disciplines.

Earlier this month, police began investigating incidents of birth complications linked with imported fertilized eggs from Georgia for in vitro fertilization treatments in Israel. Investigation revealed that some of these eggs were carriers of a severe genetic disease – hemophilia B.

The Tal Center – Mair House for Integrative Oncology Medicine (the Center) at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel is a new facility offering complementary services for Northern Israel’s cancer patients coping with the side effects of cancer and chemotherapy.

Seriously injured in the line of duty by a Hezbollah anti-tank missile, Lieutenant Roy Moshe (22) was swinging between life and death. After multiple surgeries at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, Moshe’s doctors share that he continues to smile – despite a shattered jaw.

Clinical research leaders from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel and representatives of Israel’s National Cyber Security Authority joined forces to discuss medical innovation, cybersecurity, and related challenges.