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Ambulance outside the The Cheryl Spencer Pediatric Emergency Department. Photography: Rambam HCC.

As War Keeps Children Home, Poison Center Calls Rise

3/17/2026 12:00 PM

As the war in Israel continues and as the education system is still closed, many children must remain at home, a different risk is emerging inside Israeli homes. The National Poison Information Center at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) reports a spike in calls regarding children’s exposure to dangerous household chemicals and substances.

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Arial view of Rambam Health Care Campus in Bat Galim. Photography: Rambam HCC.

When War Broke Out and a Runner’s Heart Stopped in Bat Galim

3/16/2026 12:00 PM

As air raid sirens signaled the outbreak of war with Iran, 54 year old Tal collapsed mid run on Haifa’s Bat Galim promenade. Suffering from sudden cardiac arrest, his survival depended on the immediate actions of two nearby runners.

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i24 News Features the FUEH at Rambam HCC. Photography: Taken from the i24 video on YouTube.

Watch i24: 3,000 Staff – Less than 12 Hours – One Underground Hospital

3/15/2026 12:00 PM

A new i24 video takes viewers directly inside the Fortified Underground Emergency Hospital (FUEH), showing how, on February 28, 2026, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) transitioned below ground to continue delivering lifesaving care under rocket fire and missile threats.

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The surgical team, led by Dr. Ran Steinberg, director of the Department of Pediatric Surgery, removing the magnetic beads (inset, bottom left) from their one-year-old patient. Photography: Rambam HCC.

A Toddler, a Magnetic Necklace, and the Race to Save a Life

3/13/2026 12:00 PM

A toddler arrived in life-threatening condition after ingesting a string of high-powered magnets, a toy commonly found in many households. Pediatric surgeons at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) intervened to prevent catastrophic internal damage.

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Director General Dr. Michal Mekel (Rambam)  and Mayor Avichai Stern (Kiryat Shmona) at the opening of the Kiryat Shmona Frontline Medical Clinic. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Rambam Strengthens Emergency Medical Services in Kiryat Shmona Amidst Operation Roaring Lion

3/12/2026 12:00 PM

In response to the ongoing security situation in Northern Israel and the growing need for reliable emergency care, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) has partnered with the Ministry of Health and Municipality of Kiryat Shmona to staff a frontline medical clinic in Israel’s northernmost city.

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Childrens' activities in the FUEH: Birthday celebrations, a hands-on reptile activity, and writing notes to encourage IDF soldiers. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Protecting Their Childhood: Rambam Nurtures the Youngest Members of Our Community

3/11/2026 12:00 PM

As Operation Roaring Lion continues and the national education system remains closed, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) has stepped in to support its staff and their families by creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for their children.

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L-R: Dana Vitner, Gila Hyams, and Nissim Haim aboard the ZIM carrier. Photo courtesy of Gila Hyams.

When the Skies Close, the Sea Opens: A Maritime Lifeline Brings Rambam Staff Home

3/4/2026 12:00 PM

Six Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) staff returned to Israel aboard a ZIM Integrated Shipping Services vessel in a special maritime mission following the closure of Israeli airspace due to Operation Roaring Lion.

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Dressing up for Purim. Dr. Michal Mekel, Director General of Rambam joins in the festivities (far right). Photography: Rambam HCC

Purim Celebrations at Rambam

3/3/2026 12:00 PM

Operation Roaring Lion (referred to as Epic Fury in the US) began just days before the festival of Purim. But Israelis are not letting the situation dampen the festive spirit.

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(L–R) Mr. Ofir Sofer, Dr. Avi Weissman, Advocate Avichai Kahane, and Dr. Efrat Aflalo. Photography: Rambam HCC

Israel Needs Doctors. A New Program Helps Immigrant Physicians Get Licensed

3/1/2026 12:00 PM

Israel has a shortage of doctors. The answer to the problem, it turns out, has been landing at Ben Gurion Airport for years—physicians immigrating to Israel who trained abroad and want nothing more than to practice medicine here. Until now, the path to doing that has been anything but simple.

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Rambam's leadership in the Fortified Command Center of the FUEH. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Completes Rapid Transition to Fortified Underground Emergency Hospital While Under Fire

3/1/2026 12:00 PM

The first 24 hours of Israel’s current state of emergency—known in Israel as Operation Roaring Lion—are now behind us. Within that short time, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam)—Northern Israel’s largest hospital and only tertiary medical center—has completed the transfer of all above-ground patient care to its specially constructed underground medical facility while operating under wartime conditions.

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Dr. Boaz Frenkel. Inset: Rendering of the 3D surgical plan for Maya's procedure.  Photography: Rambam HCC

Open Wide? Not Everyone Can

2/19/2026 12:00 PM

She could barely open her mouth and couldn’t eat solid food—a serious challenge for safe anesthesia. A multidisciplinary team at Rambam Health Care Campus developed a jaw reconstruction strategy to restore normal movement, using 3D planning—before she ever entered the operating room.

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Dr. Shahar Shelly. Photography: Rambam HCC

Dr. AI Will See You Now: The Promise and Risk of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

2/18/2026 12:00 PM

As artificial intelligence (AI) catches on, more and more people are consulting it before a visit to their family doctor or specialist. But does AI help or hinder clinical care? A specialist from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) provides much needed insight for a balanced use of AI in medicine.

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The Department of Cardiac Surgery Team at the 2026 Annual Conference. Photography: Rambam HCC

When a Paratrooper with a Bullet in His Heart Takes the Stage: Rambam’s Annual Cardiac Surgery Conference Breaks New Records

2/12/2026 12:00 PM

What is the mortality rate for cardiac surgery in Israel compared to Europe? How many children underwent surgery compared to retirees? Which team is known as the “ECMO Commando Unit”? And what profession did a nurse choose after leaving the department—only to return to it? The largest cardiac surgery department in Northern Israel concludes an intensive year of activity.

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Dr. Sharon Bratman-Morag. Photography: Rambam HCC

Understanding Gaucher Disease: Rambam Genetics Clinician Weighs In

2/3/2026 12:00 PM

Gaucher disease is a genetic condition that is often misunderstood and rarely discussed. Despite its reputation, modern treatments are highly effective, allowing most patients to live healthy, normal lives.

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(L-R):  Dr. Fares Salameh, senior physician in Rambam's General Surgery Section, Dr. Aviad Hoffman, Dr. Benjamin Sarfati, and Professor Assaf Zeltzer. Photography: Rambam HCC

Global Expertise, Local Impact: Advanced Breast Surgery at Rambam

1/29/2026 12:00 PM

A pioneering breast surgery technique developed by a plastic surgeon in Paris, France, is now transforming care at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), marking a new era in breast reconstruction in Israel.

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Dr. Taha (facing the computer screen) during a preoperative consultation.
 Photography: Rambam HCC

Strengthening Clinical Capabilities and Deepening Medical Partnership

1/25/2026 12:00 PM

Earlier this month, specialist physicians from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) traveled to Ethiopia to train local medical teams in advanced head and neck surgery, strengthening a growing international partnership and expanding access to life-changing care.

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Rambam Research Day, 2026 (see text for details). Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Research Day 2026: Innovation, AI, and the Future of Medicine

1/22/2026 12:00 PM

On January 22, 2026, hundreds of physicians, nurses, scientists, and other professionals gathered for the Annual Research Day at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam)—an event that marked more than a yearly milestone.

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