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L) Dr. Joseph Schnapp. R) Dr. Mor Kadusi. Photography: L) Rambam HCC and R) Courtesy of Dr. Mor Kadusi

Serving on the Frontlines: Physicians’ Unique Perspectives

12/28/2023 3:15 PM
Since the unfathomable events of October 7, many of Rambam’s physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers have been called up for reserve duty or are volunteering in many fields of activity. Two physicians from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, share their unique perspectives while serving on the frontlines.
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L) Rafi active in the field. R) Efrat Rubin with her husband and their newborn son. Photography: Courtesy of the family.

Just in Time: Woman Gives Birth as Brother Returns from Gaza

12/28/2023 3:15 PM
Efrat Kobi was already past her due date and showed no signs of progress, but one phone call from her brother announcing his return home from months of fighting in Gaza hastened the birth, and within a few hours, the baby arrived.
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Nursing scholarship recipients with Gila Hyams (center-left), Professor Michael Halberthal (center) and Einat Peretz (center-right). Photography: Rambam HCC

Aiming for 100%: 96% of Rambam’s Nurses Hold Academic Degrees

12/26/2023 3:15 PM
Thanks to the generosity of international friends, scholarships from two programs were recently presented to 23 Rambam nurses, enabling them to advance their studies and specialize in various medical disciplines. In part due to these scholarship programs, 96% of Rambam nurses hold academic degrees.
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Drachov being discharged from Rambam’s Department of Plastic Surgery. Photography: Spokesperson's Office, Rambam HCC.

Injured in the South: Soldier Recovers at Rambam

12/25/2023 3:00 PM
After five weeks of care at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, a seriously injured soldier is excited to have recovered and transfer to rehabilitation.
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(L-R): Dr. Yonina Ron and Dr. Nadeem Habashi.  Photography: Spokesperson's Office, Rambam HCC.

Crying: Good for the Soul but Not Always for the Body

12/21/2023 1:00 PM
The emotional aftermath of October 7 has taken a toll on many individuals. Crying is a frequent response to stress, but excessive tearing can be cause for concern. Two experts at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, offer valuable insights into tearing and crying.
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L) Menashe Eisner after the LAD procedure. MIddle) The medical team that cared for Menashe Eisner. R) Dr. Oren Caspi. See text for details.  Photography: Rambam HCC

Medical Miracle: He “died” but 40 Days Later Left Rambam on His Feet

12/20/2023 1:00 PM
Menashe Eisner, 63, is a lucky man. After a heart attack and multi-system failure, his heart stopped and he “died.” Thanks to an advanced life-saving intervention at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, Eisner was miraculously discharged home 40 days later.
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Zohara Koval at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC

Nurse Evacuated from Kibbutz Nahal Oz Continues Saving Lives at Rambam

12/15/2023 1:00 PM
Life has been turned upside down for survivors of the Hamas massacre. One such person is a nurse, Zohara Koval, whose home in kibbutz Nahal Oz was targeted by Hamas. She and the other survivors were evacuated to the north of the country, preventing her from reporting for duty. However, Koval remains determined to save lives, for now, at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel.
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Hila Costacurta and her newborn son at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC c/o Mako Health

A Tale of Two Cities: Swedish Resident Chooses to Give Birth for Third Time at Rambam

12/13/2023 1:00 PM
Hila Costacurta lives her life between two places, in Stockholm, Sweden with her partner Marius of nine years and here in Israel with the rest of her family. When she found out she was pregnant with her son, there was only one choice for her: To give birth for a third time at the hospital where she has come to feel completely at home.
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Yelena Shmeklov (center) lights the fourth candle with Professor Halberthal watching on (far R). Photography: Rambam HCC

We Came to Banish the Darkness: Candle Lighting at Rambam

12/12/2023 1:00 PM
The staff of Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, gathered in the main hospital building, the Sammy Ofer Tower, today for the ceremonial lighting of the Hanukka candelabra for the festival’s fifth day. This year’s ceremony was unlike those of years past, as the country is still shrouded in the darkness of the tragedy of October 7 and the ongoing war. Rachel Tzarfati mother of Ofir z”l and Yelena Shmeklov mother of Alexei z”l, both victims of the massacre, participated in the candle lighting ceremony. Today’s message was clear: Let us bring light from the darkness.
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Mass casualty training at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Trains Nurses and Volunteers for an Unprecedented Number of Trauma Injuries

12/11/2023 1:00 PM
Should the conflict on Israel’s northern border escalate, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, the only level-one trauma center in the region, could see an unprecedented number of trauma patients.  Nurses from every hospital department will need to cope with a continuous flow of hundreds of new patients.  Ongoing training sessions are equipping our nurses and volunteers with these specialized skills.
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The smart Rescue Patch being used by the IDF in the field. Photography: Rambam HCC

New Development of “Smart” Heat Patch: Saving Lives in the Battlefield

12/7/2023 8:00 AM

Treating complex trauma injuries on the battlefield is challenging. Two critical challenges are blood loss and hypothermia. An innovative solution is now in use on the Gaza front thanks to an Israeli startup and a physician-scientist from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), in Haifa, Israel.

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Lynette knitting after second MRIgFUS procedure at Rambam (see text for details). Photography: Rambam HCC and the Hoffman-Elharar family.

Something Worth Making a FUS(s) About

12/5/2023 8:00 AM

Grandma Lynette Hoffman-Elharar remembers a time when she could not hold a glass of water or draw a straight line. Now, after undergoing a noninvasive procedure at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, she is knitting woolen beanies for IDF soldiers.

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Rambam Occupational Therapist Lee Shahaf. Photography: Courtesy of Lee Shahaf.

Only at Rambam: Occupational Therapist, Soldier, and Bone-marrow Donor

12/3/2023 8:00 AM

Lee Shahaf, an occupational therapist at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, has been serving as a casualty officer since she was called up for reserves at the beginning of the war. Now her role at Rambam is two-fold: volunteering as a bone-marrow donor and, most notably, becoming a lifesaving match for a woman in need.

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Liat Ariel, Director of Psychological Service at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Rambam Provides Psychosocial Support to Employees

11/30/2023 8:00 AM

The staff at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel know that weathering wars, traumatic events, and complex stressful situations is part of the job. Nevertheless, the horrific attacks of October 7 on Israeli citizens created an existential crisis for many whose day-to-day work requires showing a brave face for the benefit of the public.

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Triage teams engaged in emergency simulations with IDF soldiers. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Rambam Trains Soldiers in Life-Saving Techniques

11/29/2023 8:00 AM

Over the past month, medical teams at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel has been providing essential training and simulations in life-saving techniques to medical officers in the field and at the hospital.

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Serving in the IDF, father and son meet in Gaza. Photography: Courtesy of the Shechter family.

Rambam Physician Reunites with Son in Gaza

11/28/2023 8:00 AM

Dr. Arik Schechter, an attending physician in the Department of Urology at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel has been serving in the IDF deep inside Gaza since the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War. With three sons and a son-in-law also serving, perhaps it should not have been such a surprise when he crossed paths with one of his sons in the fighting.

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Display symbolizing the women victimized by Hamas, with sign declaring, "We believe you."  Photography: RHCC.

Rambam Marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

11/27/2023 8:00 AM

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed annually on November 25. Yesterday, in the shadow of events leading to the Swords of Iron war, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, marked the day.

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Professor Michael Halberthal speaks to the crowd (top left), after which participants picked out stickers to wear as a show of solidarity with the hostages and their families. Photography: RHCC.

Rambam Rally: Showing Support for Families of Hostages

11/23/2023 8:00 AM

Hundreds of employees from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, together with patients and visitors, gathered together on November 23 and participated in a solidarity rally with the families of the hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7.

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The mass casualty drill at Rambam’s ER with volunteers acting as 'patients'. Photography: RHCC.

Mass Casualty Drill in Rambam’s ER

11/22/2023 8:00 AM

Mass casualty situations are an unfortunate reality of wars, conflicts, and natural disasters; preparedness for these scenarios is critical in saving lives. Yesterday, dozens of medical and support staff participated in a mass casualty drill at Rambam Healthcare Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel.

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Alon arrives and meets his son for the first time. Photography: Courtesy of Yarin Shani.

32 Hours Later, Alon Hears He is a Dad

11/20/2023 8:00 AM

When Israel Defense Force reservists are called up for duty, their commitment often means missing significant family milestones. Within Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, stories of dedication and sacrifice emerge. One such narrative revolves around a reservist whose best efforts prevented him from attending the birth of his first child.

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