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In the photo:  The entrance to the Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital decorated with balloons
Photography: Rambam HCC

Bringing Cheer to Patients at Rambam’s Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital

12/22/2022 11:00 AM
Hospitalization is often tough on kids. But, to the great delight of our youngest patients, volunteers decorated the entrance to the Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital at Rambam Health Care Campus with a Hanukkah menorah and a Santa Claus made from balloons.
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Dr. Shahar Shelly, Head of the Neuromuscular Disease Clinic, and Clinical Electrophysiology at the Department of Neurology, Rambam HCC. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam-Mayo Clinic Study: A.I. Can Predict Survival Chances of Inflammatory Muscle Disease Patients

12/19/2022 8:00 AM

In a groundbreaking study between Rambam Health Care Campus and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA, researchers have ascertained the possibility of employing artificial intelligence to predict the chances of developing heart failure in patients suffering from inflammatory muscle diseases.

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Patients at the Ma'ale HaCarmel Mental Health Medical Center and members of the community share in the excitement of the FIFA semi-final between Argentina and Croatia
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Football Fans at Ma'ale HaCarmel Mental Health Medical Center Join Neighbors to Celebrate World Cup

12/18/2022 8:00 AM

Football fans have been glued to their TV sets for the past few weeks, watching the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Patients at Ma’ale Hacarmel celebrated together with members of the Tirat HaCarmel community.

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Leo Baeck Twelfth graders: Yael Pisachov, Natalie Sidelsky, Victoria Goliev with their teacher and project creator: Yaela Astrogno			
Photography: Rambam HCC

Haifa High School Students Donate Caps to Rambam Patients

12/12/2022 12:30 PM

In a warm and caring gesture, Leo Baeck High School students donated handmade, knitted caps to patients at the Joseph Fishman Oncology Center and the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Institute at Rambam Health Care Campus.

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Conference participants in Abu Dhabi   
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Rambam Delegation Attends Trauma Conference and Participate in Simulation Exercises in Abu Dhabi

12/1/2022 3:00 PM

A delegation led by Professor Michael Halberthal, General Director of Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel, returned this week from a three-day, in-depth conference in Abu Dhabi that addressed trauma and mass casualty events. The conference culminated in the signing of an agreement between Rambam and the Emiratis.

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Marwa Majeli with her son in the arms of one of the nurses from the Department of Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Rambam Arranges Religious Ritual for Preterm Baby

11/27/2022 12:00 PM
World Prematurity Day was celebrated last week, including at Rambam Health Care Campus. Toddlers – past patients of the Department of Neonatology & Neonatal Intensive Care at the Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital at Rambam HCC, and their parents were invited to join the celebrations.
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The Eliyahu Family after the birth of their son. Photography: Courtesy of the Eliyahu family.

Rambam Miracle Birth

11/21/2022 12:00 PM

After an unsuccessful surrogacy attempt and multiple rounds of fertility treatments, a miracle happened – without medical intervention, Einav and Lior Eliyahu became parents at Rambam Health Care Campus

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A few of the 350 youth who participated in the conference.
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Hundreds of Israeli Teens Participate in Rambam Conference Honoring World Diabetes Day

11/17/2022 12:00 PM

“Promoting Youth Health” was the framework of a successful diabetes conference hosted at Rambam Health Care Campus, in Haifa, on Wednesday, November 16, honoring World Diabetes Day. 350 Israeli teens of different backgrounds from cities, towns, and villages across the country took part.

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A simulated treatment using the Pasman System. Photo courtsy of Paxman Coolers Ltd.

Reducing Hair Loss for Breast Cancer Patients

11/14/2022 10:30 AM

Hair loss for cancer patients is a traumatic experience. However, it is now possible to reduce hair loss in patients undergoing chemotherapy. A new treatment offered at Rambam Health Care Campus significantly reduces hair loss in breast cancer patients.

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The magnetic beads as seen in the X-ray (L) and after removal (R). 
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Boy Saved After Swallowing Nineteen Magnetic Game Beads

11/10/2022 10:30 AM

It was a race against time when three-year-old Ben swallowed nineteen magnetic game beads while playing at his home, in the Haifa district. Doctors at the Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital at Rambam Health Care Campus, stepped in and saved his life.

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Elias Permutter, after placing third in a recent cross-country mountain bike race. 
Photoography: Courtesy of Elias Perlmutter.

Cross-Country Mountain Bike Champion Participates in Lung Disease Research at Rambam

11/7/2022 10:30 AM

Elias Perlmutter is a miracle man – or rather – a miracle cyclist. Despite a rare and severe lung disease, he continues to achieve victories in competitive cycling and is now participating in a groundbreaking research study at Rambam Health Care Campus.

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Symposium participants from Rambam and the Israel Celiac Rights Organization (AR). 
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Gluten? Not On My Plate!

11/3/2022 10:30 AM

International Celiac Disease Awareness Day (supporting the difficulties faced by people suffering from this auto-immune disease) was recently observed worldwide. Leading health professionals, patients, their families, and hundreds of guests who have a particular interest in the condition came together on September 22, 2022, to address the key issues at the furst such symposium to be held at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel.

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L-R Dr. Esty Golan, Dr. Ayelet Eran, Prof. Miki Halberthal, Dr. Anat Ilivitzki, Prof. Ron Robin and Roee Avraham with University of  Haifa researchers.
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Rambam’s Renewed and Expanded MRI Institute – Leading the Way for Clinical Practice and Brain Research

10/30/2022 10:30 AM

A state-of-the-art MRI device was recently acquired by Rambam Health Care Campus together with the University of Haifa and deployed in the refurbished MRI Institute at the hospital.

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L) Mom captures moment her husband delivers their daughter; Bottom Right) The happy family with Rambam midwife Nirit Goldfarb. Credit: Courtesy of the Wolfovitz Family. Credit: Courtesy of the Wolfovitz family.

Mom Photographs the Moment Her Husband Delivered Their Baby

10/24/2022 10:30 AM

Giving birth is one of the most thrilling moments in a woman’s life. For attorney Lital Wolfovitz (34) of Binyamina, a town in the Haifa district, the birth of her fourth child at Rambam Health Care Campus was an extraordinarily moving and unforgettable experience which she captured on camera.

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Muhammammed meets Donna (left and middle) and relaxes (right) as he is prepared for his dental treatment. Photography: Rambam HCC

Donna, a Service Dog, Quells the Fears of Young Patients in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry

10/20/2022 10:30 AM

A service dog named Donna recently joined the Department of Pediatric Dentistry in the Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital at Rambam Health Care Campus. Donna is helping young patients overcome severe dental anxiety.

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Rambam Assists Grieving Family with Organ Donations

10/12/2022 10:30 AM

Parents of three-year-old Fuad, donate his organs following a catastrophic car accident. Rambam stands in awe of the Machamid family and all those who give the gift of life to another.

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