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Professor David Tanne (L) with Dr. Rachel Ben Hayoun (R). Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Advisory: Don’t Delay Stroke Treatment Due to COVID-19 Fears

6/29/2020 10:00 AM

Over the past few months, many people have avoided coming to the hospital due to concerns about COVID-19 – a phenomenon that has resulted in the absence of diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of life-threatening conditions such as cerebral stroke.

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Cara Ferrer Sokolovski treats a patient with acupuncture. Photography: Ziv Koren.

Rambam Offers Expanded Acupuncture Services to Women Giving Birth

6/25/2020 10:00 AM

Rambam Health Care Campus has extended its acupuncture services for women giving birth from two days each week to five. Due to growing demand from pregnant women, Rambam made the decision to expand this service by adding new staff members trained in traditional Chinese medicine.

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Swimmers from the 2019 Swim From The Heart event. Photography: RHCC.

Rambam Study Shows Familial Link Between Sudden Cardiac Death and Heart Conditions, Saving Dozens of Lives

6/21/2020 10:00 AM

Approximately 30 children and young adults who were treated at Rambam in recent years for sudden cardiac arrest led to the saving of dozens of lives of their close family members. As Rambam's fifth annual "Swim from the Heart" event draws near, promoting awareness of congenital and genetic heart diseases is more important than ever: Remember – testing and examination prevent death!

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Dr. Arcady Vachyan during the surgery. Photography: RHCC.

Rambam: Successful Laparoscopic Repair of a Baby’s Esophagus

6/18/2020 10:00 AM

Baby “D” was born with a rare birth defect in which her esophagus was split into two unconnected sections, preventing her from eating in a normal fashion. Recently, the pediatric surgical team at Rambam Health Care Campus successfully performed a complex surgical procedure on Baby D, and she is now able to eat and live a normal life.

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The IVF Team at Rambam. Photography: RHCC.

New at Rambam: Have you Heard about the Fertility Bank?

6/14/2020 10:00 AM

In today’s world, women are in a position to become mothers at a time of their own choosing. Transforming biology into strategy, Rambam Health Care Campus has opened a new clinic that assists women in fulfilling their dreams of maternity.

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Dr. Rachel Ben Hayoun (l) and Professor David Tanne (r).  Photography: RHCC.

Rambam Experts: Social Distancing and Isolation have Severe Long-term Consequences for those Suffering from Dementia

6/11/2020 10:00 AM

While social distancing may be effective in preventing COVID-19, there are many negative effects that merit further investigation. Rambam’s experts speak out on the impact of social distancing and isolation on patients suffering from dementia.

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Gelb Sakharov leads a Zoom session for patients in Rambam’s Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Institute. Photography: RHCC.

Rambam Harnesses the Power of Zoom to Care for Cancer Patients

6/4/2020 10:00 AM

Zoom has recently been integrated into the arsenal of tools used by the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Institute at Rambam Health Care Campus, a leading center in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with malignant and non-malignant blood disorders.

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A Stress and Burnout Workshop hosted by Sagit Zeevi and Itay Levy. Photography: RHCC.

Rambam Employees Receive Tools for Coping with Pressure and Stress

5/31/2020 10:00 AM

Worldwide, ongoing work pressures place healthcare employees at high risk for burnout, and this is equally the case for Israeli healthcare professionals. Integral to the core values of Rambam Health Care Campus is providing employees with the tools they need to deal with the daily pressures of their work.

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Watching the sailboats in the bay behind Rambam. Top Right) Fighter flying jets over Rambam.  Photography: Courtesy of Rambam HCC.

Air Force and Sailing Club Honor Rambam Medical Staff by Air and by Sea

5/5/2020 10:00 AM

Israel’s Air Force and the Carmel Sailing Club recently took to the skies and the sea, respectively, to pay tribute to the medical teams at Rambam, recognizing them for their hard work during the hospital’s battle against COVID-19.

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The newborn baby shortly after birth. Photography: Courtesy of Rambam HCC.

Rambam Doctors Perform Rare Surgery to Save Birthing Infant

4/23/2020 10:00 AM

Having a large medical team in an operating room is not a routine sight these days, but a multidisciplinary team recently came together to performa a rare surgical procedure to save the life of a birthing infant.

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Sisters Maayan Macabi and Shir Eliav. Photography: Courtesy of Rambam HCC.

Two Sisters Separated for One Month Have Reunion in Rambam’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

4/16/2020 10:00 AM

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rambam Health Care Campus was especially busy recently, when 25 successful births took place over the course of two days. Another birth in the department provided the opportunity for two sisters to meet up for the first time in more than one month.

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Dr. Yonina Ron with the Deutsch family. Photo courtesy of the Deutsch family.

Rambam Doctor Performs Medical Procedure on Quarantined Preemie

4/2/2020 10:00 AM

An Israeli preemie born via surrogacy in the country of Georgia went into isolation upon arrival in Israel, as required. A doctor from Rambam Health Care Campus visited his home to perform an important medical procedure.

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Dr. Halberthal with the teaching team and kids. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Opens Educational Center for Children of Hospital Employees

3/11/2020 10:00 AM

Rambam Health Care Campus employees are working even harder than usual these days as the hospital receives growing numbers of coronavirus patients. With educational frameworks closed, Rambam opted to open an educational center for the employees' children, ensuring that their parents can continue to work during this crucial time.

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The "Mediation for Medical Processes for Children" seminar held at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Uses Puppets and Legos to Reduce Pain in Children

3/11/2020 10:00 AM

Bones made from cotton swabs, MRI machines made from Legos, and a journey to the intestines using a robot - this is how children who come to Rambam Health Care Campus are taught about the medical processes they are about to undergo, reducing their anxiety levels.

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The “Crown” Department enables conversation with patients from the control room, via continuous video contact between patients and the caregiver team. Photography: Courtesy of Rambam HCC

Rambam Treats Patients in New COVID 19 Department – First Hospital in Israel to Use Biobeat Monitoring System

3/11/2020 10:00 AM

Rambam Health Care Campus has opened its new, isolated, COVID-19 department, after being chosen to do so by Israel’s Ministry of Health. The department has been outfitted to meet the medical and non-medical needs of patients in Northern Israel, and is designed to maximize the safety and wellbeing of both patients and staff.

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