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Patients arrive at Rambam’s Green-Wagner Department of Emergency Medicine. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Research Team Discovers “Mr. Nice Guy” Drug Now Detectible by Imaging

1/25/2024 3:15 PM
Researchers at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, have discovered how to accurately identify signs of poisoning from “Mr. Nice Guy”– a popular street drug – using advanced imaging technology. Their discovery could help prevent the deadly consequences of this drug’s use.
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Inbar Singer. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Social Workers Help Soldiers with PTSD

1/22/2024 3:15 PM
Since the events of October 7, wounded IDF soldiers dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been receiving specialized support from social workers at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel. The social workers support the injured throughout their recovery, from admission to discharge – and beyond.
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Dr. Amir Minerbi. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Research Offers New Hope to Fibromyalgia Patients

1/16/2024 3:15 PM
Groundbreaking research led by a physician-scientist and pain management specialist at Rambam Healthcare Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, reveals how the microbiome can alleviate some symptoms associated with fibromyalgia.
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Rambam employees and visitors during the solidarity rally. Photography: Rambam HCC

100 Days Later – Rambam Rallies in Support

1/15/2024 3:15 PM
The October 7 massacre resulted in 1,200 deaths and 240 hostages being held in Gaza; 136 remain in captivity. Sunday, January 14, nationwide solidarity rallies were held to mark 100 days since the massacre. Hundreds of employees from Rambam Healthcare Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, gathered to express their solidarity.
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In the Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam-Maccabi HMO Feasibility Study: Pediatric Home Hospitalizations

1/11/2024 3:15 PM
Worried parents are confronted with complex logistics and disruptions to the family routine when their sick child is admitted to the hospital. Would it be better for their child to be cared for at home? A pilot study seeks to find out.
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Dr. Yael Luria showing an example of edible vs poisonous mushrooms. Photography: Rambam HCC and mushrooms by Yaniv Segal, a mushroom identification expert consultant for The Israel Poison Information Center.

Climb in Number of Hospitalizations for Ingesting Toxic Mushrooms

1/10/2024 3:15 PM
Every year, with the arrival of winter and the rains, cases of poisoning due to eating wild mushrooms begin to appear throughout the country. In the last month, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) reported seeing a jump in the rate of such cases arriving from the North of Israel.
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L: Professor Assalia; Top R: Diagram of new method using magnetic beads. Bottom R) The surgical team in Rambam's operating room. Photography: Rambam HCC.

First in Israel: A Novel Procedure for Reflux Patients

1/9/2024 3:15 PM
For the first time in Israel, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel is performing procedures to treat reflux using innovative technology, giving patients an artificial solution mimicking the body’s natural mechanism.
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Dr. Shahar Shelley Explains Stiff Person Syndrome. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Stiff-Person Syndrome: Leading Rambam Physician Weighs in on Celine Dion’s Rare Health Disorder

1/4/2024 3:15 PM
Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS) is an exceptionally rare neurological condition that affects the brain and central nervous system. Dr. Shahar Shelly, head of the Neuromuscular Clinic in the Department of Neurology at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, sheds light on this incurable condition that has altered the life of internationally renowned singer and artist Celine Dion.
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President Herzog and his wife Michal with Rambam staff. Photography: Rambam HCC.

The President of Israel Thanks Rambam Staff and Supporters

1/2/2024 3:15 PM
In a moving demonstration of solidarity with Israel’s healthcare workers and their sacrifices since the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War, the President of Israel, Yitzhak Herzog, and his wife, Michal, visited Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel.
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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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