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Dr. Albert Saban. Photography: Rambam HCC.

74-Year-Old Embarks on Nursing Career at Rambam

2/16/2025 9:00 AM

Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel celebrates its unwavering commitment to shaping the future of healthcare by training world-class leaders, no matter when they choose to begin their healthcare journey. This ethos of inclusivity and excellence is exemplified by Dr. Albert Saban, a 74-year-old resident of Kiryat Yam, who has embarked on a new chapter in his life by pursuing a career in nursing.

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Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) Receives $1.365 Million Award from Helmsley Charitable Trust for State-of-the-Art Interventional Radiology Unit

2/16/2025 9:00 AM

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust (“Helmsley”) has announced a grant of $1.365M to Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel for the purchase of an angiography system for the interventional radiology unit. The center will use the new equipment in the treatment of trauma-related vascular injuries, such as blunt or penetrating injuries caused by stabbing, shrapnel, and vehicle accidents.

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Proud members of Rambam’s Division of Obstetrics & Gynecology display the EU Certificate of Accreditation. (L-R) Dr. Amnon Amitm, Dr. Imad Matanes, Dr. Revital Linder, and Dr. Uri Paz. See text for details. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Rambam Recognized as European Center for Super Specialization in Gynecologic Oncology

2/13/2025 9:00 AM

Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel—the largest hospital in Northern Israel—recently received the prestigious European Certificate of Accreditation and will now serve as a training center for super specialization in gynecologic oncology.

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Rambam Secures Major Grant to Launch Innovation Center in Northern Israel

2/10/2025 9:00 AM

Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry as part of a national initiative to strengthen high-tech infrastructure. This initiative will position Northern Israel as a leader in medical and technological innovation, fostering collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and industry pioneers.

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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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Yasmine Nassareldin in Paris, courtesy of the Nassareldin family. Background: Photo by Chris Karidis on Unsplash.

Healing in Paris: A Unique Initiative Brings Joy and Recovery to Pediatric Oncology Patients

2/5/2025 9:00 AM

Yasmin Nassareldin, a teenager from Northern Israel, recently returned from a transformative winter journey to Paris—one that was not just a vacation, but a crucial part of her recovery from leukemia.

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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-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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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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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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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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