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Dr. Karin Weiss, Director of Rambam's Genetic Institute. Photography: Rambam HCC

The Missing Piece of the Puzzle: Dozens of Rare Disorders Diagnosed Using Advanced DNA Sequencing Technology

4/29/2021 10:30 AM

Rambam’s Genetic Institute has been using advanced DNA sequencing for the past three years to identify rare genetic disorders, offering hope to many families.

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Miriam and little Mian. Photography: Rambam HCC

Woman Gives Birth at Rambam Following Endometriosis Diagnosis

4/25/2021 10:30 AM

A 42 year-old woman was diagnosed with endometriosis, and shortly before she was to undergo surgery at Rambam Health Care Campus to treat the condition, discovered that she was unexpectedly pregnant. She recently gave birth to a healthy baby girl by caesarean section with no complications.

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The Elmakias family and the staff of Rambam’s Pediatric Nephrology Institute celebrating Adir's birthday and “Halka”. Photography: Rambam HCC

The Haircut that Touched an Entire Department

4/22/2021 10:30 AM

Three-year-old Adir, who undergoes multiple dialysis treatments every week, recently celebrated his third birthday with a traditional haircutting ceremony, in the company of his family and the staff from Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Nephrology Institute at Rambam Health Care Campus.

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Aryeh with Chelsea. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Nurse Arranges Reunion Between a Hospitalized Patient and His Pet

4/11/2021 10:30 AM

What happens when a hospitalized patient misses his beloved pets? The Head Nurse in the Department of Internal Medicine D at Rambam Health Care Campus ensured that one of her patients was given the opportunity to spend time with one of his three dogs.

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Hedda Engel. Photography: Rambam HCC

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Rambam Remembers One of its Supporters

4/8/2021 10:30 AM

On Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) in Israel, Rambam Health Care Campus remembers one of its very special supporters – Hedda Engel, who survived Auschwitz and other concentration camps, and moved to Israel in 1949.

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Staff members of the Zukier Family Comprehensive Epilepsy Center of Excellence. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Works to Raise Awareness of Epilepsy

4/4/2021 10:30 AM

Epilepsy affects 1 out of every 100 children and adults. It is entirely possible to live with this disease, but it is necessary to understand its manifestations, and to seek appropriate care.

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Naomi McCloud and Dr. Ghrayeb, following surgery. Bottom Left: Hip replacement surgery performed at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Patient Receives Unique Personalized Implant Following Repeated Hip Surgeries

3/18/2021 10:30 AM

In a rare surgical procedure, doctors at Rambam Health Care Campus performed hip replacement surgery using a customized implant. After years of suffering and several repeat surgeries to treat the problem, Naomi McLeod has renewed hope for quality of life.

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Dr. Ruth Perets. Photography: Rambam HCC

Australian Friends of Rambam and AUSiMED Launch Fundraising Campaign for the Battle Against Ovarian Cancer

3/15/2021 10:30 AM

Ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer in the world among women and the 18th most common cancer overall, and researchers are working tirelessly to find solutions that can save lives.

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Top L) Hagar Baruch; Bottom L) Limor Aizenbud; Center) Sara Tazafrir holding her "Outstanding Chief Information Officer" award. Photography: Rambam HCC

Three Rambam Women Receive National Recognition for their Contributions to the Israeli Hospital System

3/11/2021 10:30 AM

Sara Tzafrir, Limor Aizenbud, and Hagar Baruch made the Israeli Ministry of Health’s List of 30 Leading Influential Women for 2021 in the “Government Hospitals” Division. Sara Tzafrir was also named as “Outstanding Chief Information Officer” for 2020 by “People and Computers”.

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Purim festivities at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rappelling Soldiers with Sweets, Medical Minions, Clever Clowns and More: Rambam Celebrates Purim

2/25/2021 10:30 AM

Elite soldiers in costume rappelling down the exterior walls of Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital to hand out sweets... Medical clowns… Departments competing in a costume contest for prizes…

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Members of the Purchasing Department deliver Mishloach Manot to IDF soldiers. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam’s Purchasing Department Gives Back to the Community for Purim

2/24/2021 10:30 AM

While hospitals in Israel often receive gifts from different organizations and individuals during holiday seasons, one department at Rambam Health Care Campus decided to do the opposite, instead choosing to pay it forward.

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Dr. Sergei Yalonetsky performing a cardiac catheterization. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rare Congenital Heart Defect Successfully Treated at Rambam

2/15/2021 10:30 AM

A patient with a rare congenital heart defect that affects several members of her family was successfully treated at Rambam Health Care Campus. This rare defect occurs in approximately one in 1,000 births.

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