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Professor Michael Halberthal, Rambam CEO, (center) recognizes Federation representatives, Stephen Hoffman (left) and Jeff Schoenfeld (right), co-chairs of Jewish Federations of North America’s Israel Emergency Response Committee. Credit: Rambam HCC

Jewish Federations of North America Delegation Visits Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa

2/6/2025 9:00 AM

A delegation from Jewish Federations of North America visited Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, to see firsthand how their increased emergency funding has provided critical medical supplies and support for wounded soldiers since October 7, 2023.

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New mother, Reut Malka and midwife, Nirit Goldfarb and the rennovated delivery room. Photography: Rambam HCC.
Photography: Rambam HCC. Photo of delivery room courtesy of Michael Topyol.

Rambam Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Obstetric Complex with a 20 Million NIS Investment

2/4/2025 9:00 AM

Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel recently opened a cutting-edge obstetric complex, featuring nine delivery rooms, an expanded obstetric emergency unit, and an upgraded maternity department. The new, modern delivery rooms were made possible through a generous donation by Avi Katz, a long-time Rambam supporter in memory of his close friend, Doron Feingold z”l

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Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal is published by Rambam HCC.
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Rambam-published Journal Reveals Antisemitism in US Medical School Graduations

2/1/2025 9:00 AM

A new study has been published on antisemitic acts by medical students in the US at their graduation studies. The paper appeared in the international, peer-reviewed, Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal – proudly published by Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel.

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Stay prepared! Prioritize your health when planning to travel.
Photography: Background, Rambam HCC; suitcase, Shutterstock.

Staying Fit While Traveling: Essential Medical Advice from Rambam Experts

1/30/2025 9:00 AM

Vacation—a time to relax, explore, and unwind—requires thoughtful preparation to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Expert physicians from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel highlight key health tips for travelers, from pregnancy and vaccinations to managing chronic conditions and addressing fear of flying.

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Professor Lior Gepstein. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Prestigious European Commission Grant Awarded to Top Rambam Researcher

1/29/2025 9:00 AM

Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, is proud to announce that a prestigious European Commission grant has been awarded to a Rambam clinician-researcher, Professor Lior Gepstein, to fight the most common cardiac arrhythmia – atrial fibrillation.

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L) Professor Lior Gepstein; R) Dr. Yaniv Dotan; and bottom, poster presentations at Rambam Research Day. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Record Number of Studies Presented at Rambam Research Day

1/27/2025 9:00 AM

After a hiatus in 2024 due to the Swords of Iron war, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, hosted its annual Research Day, showcasing an unprecedented, record number of studies initiated by the hospital’s clinician-researchers across various medical disciplines.

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L) Mechi Portal with Dr. Khuri. R) Meshi, husband Snir, and their son headed for home. Photography: Courtesy of the family.

First in the World: Pancreatic Surgery on Pregnant Woman at Rambam

1/26/2025 9:00 AM

In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel successfully performed the world’s first pancreatic surgery on a pregnant woman to treat life-threatening hypoglycemia. The patient who was six months pregnant, underwent a series of unprecedented surgical procedures that saved her life and the life of her unborn child.

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Dr. Moshe Herskovitz. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Rambam Reports Surge in Cases Linked to Popular Recreational Drug

1/19/2025 9:00 AM

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, whipping gas, or galaxy gas, has become a popular recreational drug due to its easy availability. In 2024, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, recorded a sharp rise in patients requiring medical care after using the drug.

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Dr. Roni Weisshof with the published article in the background. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Rambam and KI Participate in International Collaborative Study in Over One Million Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients

1/12/2025 9:00 AM

Seven Israeli researchers from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa and from the KI Research Institute in Kfar Malal joined another 17 international experts in a groundbreaking study analyzing data from over one million inflammatory bowel disease patients. The study aimed to comprehensively characterize these patients and develop more effective treatment approaches globally.

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Dr. Danny Epstein with the published article in the background. Photography: Rambam HCC.

The Lancet Publishes Rambam Physician's Response to War Claim Article

1/8/2025 9:00 AM

The Lancet recently published a letter authored by Dr. Danny Epstein, attending physician in the Division of Critical Care at Rambam Health Care Campus and Dr. Daniel King from the Critical Care Unit at Bnei Zion Medical Center, both in Haifa, Israel. The letter was a response to an article published on August 31, 2024 accusing Israel for its actions in Gaza as unjust and a brutal attack on civilian targets.

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Professor Daniella Magen, Dr. Shirley Pollack, the staff, and graduating patients celebrate their transition from the Pediatric Nephrology Institute to adult care. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Pediatric Nephrology Patients “Leave the Nest”

1/7/2025 9:00 AM

Eight young patients recently transitioned from the Pediatric Nephrology Institute to adult care at the Nephrology Outpatient Clinics at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel. A significant milestone in their healthcare, they celebrated the transition with their families and the medical team at Rambam’s Ruth Rappaport Children’s hospital.

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Highlights from 2024. See text for details. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Beyond the War: 2024 at Rambam

1/5/2025 9:00 AM

Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, is Northern Israel’s major referral center. In 2024, the hospital faced unique challenges: a significant increase in traumatic injuries and patient care under extraordinary conditions while contending with hundreds of staff called to reserve duty and persistent air raid sirens.

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The 2024 Cheryl Spencer Nursing Scholarship award ceremony at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Rambam Record: 35 Nursing Scholarships Awarded at Annual Ceremony

1/2/2025 9:00 AM

Advancing nursing education is a top priority at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel. This year’s annual nursing scholarship award ceremony saw 35 nurses receive scholarships to pursue advanced, specialized education. This marks a record-breaking number of nursing scholarships awarded in a single year.

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Nazia Matar after successful targeted cardiac radiation therapy. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Rambam Adapts Existing Radiation Therapy to Treat Cardiac Arrhythmia

12/29/2024 9:00 AM

In his early twenties, Nazia Matar, now 63, was diagnosed with a serious heart condition that progressively worsened. Twice daily, a pacemaker delivered electric shocks to his heart to manage his arrhythmia. However, as his health declined, Matar lost hope until physicians at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel suggested a procedure that saved his life.

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(L) Dr. Ami Neuberger and (R) the Goldsteins in Ghana. Photography: Rambam HCC and courtesy of the Goldsteins, respectively.

Deadly Malaria Parasite: Life-Saving Care at Rambam

12/23/2024 9:00 AM

Sharon and Oren Goldstein, a couple from Yokneam, south-east of Haifa, recently faced a life-threatening battle with malaria after visiting their daughter in a remote village in Ghana. Despite being advised by a travel clinic in Israel to take anti-malaria medication, the couple chose not to follow through, relying instead on local assurances that there was no risk of contracting the disease.

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(L) Dr. Karin Weiss and (R) lead scientist, Dr. Sharon Bratman-Morag. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Researchers Discover Genetic Mutation Linked to Autism in Ashkenazi Jews

12/19/2024 9:00 AM

Pre-pregnancy genetic screening typically covers many hereditary diseases and hundreds of mutations. Two physician-scientists at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, have discovered a new mutation linked to a specific type of autism that occurs most frequently in Ashkenazi Jews. Pre-natal testing for this gene has now been added to the national health basket.

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Dr. Joel Dascalu of the Department of Dermatology at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Study Sheds Light on Reactions to Gel Nail Polish

12/17/2024 9:00 AM

A retrospective study conducted at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, reveals that an increasing number of women are allergic to components found in gel nail polish. The allergy typically manifests a year or more after exposure.

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Michal Shental and Dr. Hochberg meet with a patient at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC

An Innovative Approach to Diabetes Management from Rambam

12/12/2024 9:00 AM

Diabetes continues to affect an increasing number of people. In response to rising morbidity rates, a groundbreaking initiative launched by the diabetes team at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, and endorsed by the Israeli Ministry of Health, has been implemented in 26 hospitals countrywide.

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Professor Eidelman and Dr. Pavel Kotlyarsky performing surgery with the local Georgian medical teams. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Physicians Perform Life-changing Orthopedic Surgeries in Georgia

12/8/2024 9:00 AM

Medical practice knows no borders connecting cultures, beliefs, and worldviews. Recently, two physicians from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, traveled to Georgia to perform specialized orthopedic surgeries on patients from Jordan, Greece, Ukraine, and Russia.

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