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L) Captain (Res.) Malachi Moundani (courtesy of the family). R) Shrapnel lodged near the Captain Moundani’s aorta (courtesy of Rambam HCC).

Millimeters from Death: Soldier Saved at Rambam

7/9/2026 12:00 PM

A reserve platoon commander and Captain (Res.) Malachi Moundani were recently seriously wounded in combat in Southern Lebanon. Having suffered multiple penetrating injuries, Moundani was rushed to Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in critical condition.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visiting a patient at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Visits Wounded IDF Soldiers at Rambam

7/7/2026 12:00 PM

During his visit to Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa today, the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, spoke warmly with wounded IDF soldiers currently hospitalized, expressing his admiration for their resilience and wishing them a full recovery.

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Dr. Nadeem Habashi. Photography: Rambam HCC.

More Than Snoring: Don't Ignore the Signs

7/5/2026 12:00 PM

Does your child snore, suffer from chronic nasal congestion, have a runny nose most of the time, or sleep with their mouth open? These symptoms may indicate something more serious than a seasonal cold or the latest virus brought home from school.

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Top L) Professor Lior Gepstein. Top R) Dr. Oren Caspi. Bottom) The Palti Family with Professor Rafi Beyar (second left) and Dr. Michal Mekel (center). Photography: Rambam HCC.

From British Mandate-era Pavilions to an Eight-story State-of-the-art Heart Hospital

6/28/2026 12:00 PM

Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) has completed the final phase of relocating its cardiovascular services to the Eyal Ofer Heart Hospital. With the move of the Advanced Heart Failure Center, all major heart services are now united under one roof, strengthening patient care for residents of Northern Israel and beyond.

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Professor Lior Gepstein. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Prestigious Grant for Rambam Professor

6/25/2026 12:00 PM

Professor Lior Gepstein, Director of the Division of Cardiology and the Division of Research at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant—one of the European Union's most competitive and distinguished research funding awards.

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Observation of sound waves being transmitted into the brain (see video for details). Photography: Rambam HCC.

Breakthrough Treatment: Opioid-Dependent Patient Reports No Craving After a 20-Minute Treatment with Sound Wave Technology

6/24/2026 12:00 PM

For the first time in Israel, an opioid-dependent patient was successfully treated with an innovative sound wave technology. Specialists report that the treatment relieved the patient’s opioid craving.

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Dr. Revital Linder. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Rambam Expert: What Every Woman Should Know About HPV and Pap Tests

6/22/2026 12:00 PM

Regular screening plays a vital role in preventing disease and saving lives through early detection. One of the most important tests in women’s health is cervical screening, which uses human papillomavirus (HPV) and, when needed, cytology/Pap testing to identify HPV infection and abnormal cell changes before cervical cancer develops.

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Professor Mony Benifla performs a delicate procedure in Rambam’s underground hospital. Photography: Rambam HCC.

During the War, Brain Electrodes Removed Deep Underground at Rambam

6/14/2026 12:00 PM

For patients with epilepsy who undergo advanced brain mapping, identifying the precise source of their seizures is essential for determining the next stage of treatment. Performing even a small neurosurgical procedure at a patient's bedside, deep underground, underscores the expertise and adaptability of the medical teams at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel.

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Severely Injured by Drone in Lebanon, Israeli Reservist Plans Return to His Unit

6/11/2026 12:00 PM

Although no longer required to serve, 50-year-old Sergey Beskorovainy continued answering the call to reserve duty. Severely wounded by a drone near Israel’s northern border, he is now undergoing treatment at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa—and already planning his return to his unit.

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The surgical team of the Knee & Arthroscopy Unit. Photography: Rambam HCC.

First in Northern Israel: Innovative Knee Cartilage Repair Using a Coral-Based Implant

6/7/2026 12:00 PM

Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) is offering a new surgical option for patients with localized cartilage and bone injuries in the knee: a coral-based biological implant designed to support bone and cartilage regeneration.

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Professor Iyad Khamaysi. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Breakthrough in Pancreatic Cancer Biopsy Technology

6/4/2026 12:00 PM

Inspired by the act of coring zucchinis and a pressing clinical need, a Rambam physician helped develop a new medical device that improves tissue sampling for pancreatic cancer diagnosis and is now being used by medical centers in the United States.

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Dr. Emodi performing surgery with a member of the local medical team. Photography: Rambam HCC.

From Rambam to Tanzania: Restoring Smiles, Transforming Lives

5/26/2026 12:00 PM

For specialized physicians at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), healing knows no borders. Beyond their demanding responsibilities at the hospital, some dedicate their free time and expertise to humanitarian missions around the world.

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Photo of the flag gifted by the late Israel Recanati. Photography: Rambam HCC.

From Battlefield to Rambam: A Golani Commander’s Legacy Endures

5/24/2026 12:00 PM

Just weeks before he was killed in action, the soon-to-be-wed Captain Maoz Israel Recanati left an active operation in southern Lebanon and came directly to Rambam to visit wounded soldiers under his command. As the largest medical center in Northern Israel, Rambam houses specialized trauma and intensive care units.

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Nadav Kadishi leaving Rambam surrounded by hospital staff and friends. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Wounded Soldier Heals Through Music: “I Just Want to Go Home”

5/20/2026 12:00 PM

Written during his recovery and set to music using AI, a song written by a wounded soldier, treated at Rambam— “I Just Want to go Home”—is both a personal source of healing and a voice for others unable to express their emotions.

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Rambam and Technion students collaborate at the 2026 Hackathon. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Inventing the Future of Medicine: Rambam and the Technion Collaborate in T2MED Clinical Challenges Hackathon

5/14/2026 12:00 PM

Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) and the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology recently hosted the T2MED Hackathon, a 48-hour event during which medical students, engineers, and scientists worked together on practical solutions to real clinical challenges.

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