Israeli hospitals

Hospitals across Israel begin transferring patients to protected underground units

The opening of the campaign against Iran this morning has put Israel’s health system on a wartime footing. The Health Ministry instructed hospitals to transfer inpatients to protected areas.

 Israeli soldiers and medical staff at the underground hospital at the Rambam Hospital in Haifa, on September 22, 2024.
 An ambulance is seen at the entrance to the emergency room of Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer in Ramat Gan, Israel, July 15, 2023.

Israel's Sheba Hospital ranks seventh in list of world's best hospitals for Newsweek and Statista

Silber family members with Shaare Zedek Medical Center staff.

Shaare Zedek Medical Center opens new center for reservists, first responders

Private medicine in Israel (illustrative)

How Medica quietly launched a private hospital network in Israel


Would-be blood donors at Tel Aviv hospital today must register first

Those who want to donate blood in the Dan Region must register and make an appointment, and must meet certain health criteria.

 An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish man donates blood as part of a blood-drive following a mass-rampage by armed Palestinian infiltrators into Israel, in Jerusalem October 9, 2023.

Most Israeli hospitals resume elective medical services

Only hospitals in south of the country are offering only emergency services; the rest have returned to giving elective services.

 Hundreds donate blood at Dizengoff Center in Tel Aviv, following a mass infiltration of Hamas terrorists. October 8, 2023.

Israeli nurse arrested for allegedly supporting Hamas - report

The nurse expressed support for Hamas during an argument with another nurse

 View of the HaEmek Medical Center in Afula on February 12, 2018

World Bank reports states Palestinian health services face crisis

So far in 2023, the income of the Palestinian public has increased considerably, but expenses have also increased,

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attends the China-Arab summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 9, 2022.

New Israeli/American research supports benefit of remote medical services to reduce hospital visits

Telemedicine reduces the need for patients to rush to crowded emergency rooms by 20% without harming quality of care.

Device allows vitals to be taken remotely from home

Israeli public hospital heads warn of bankruptcy, urge gov't help

Public hospitals are already overwhelmed by a shortage of doctors and nurses and many are seriously considering “relocation” abroad due to the government’s judicial overhaul plans.  

 Empty beds in the intensive care unit at the Coronavirus ward of Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem on October 14, 2021.

Lema'anchem to host conference exploring AI in medical practices

Top medical professionals from Israel and abroad are expected to present in a series of panels and demonstrations.

  The 2022 Lema'anchem conference

Quality indicators of Israel's health system show improvements

Quality indicators of Israel's healthcare system show improvements across a variety of institutions and fields.

Doctor holds a stethoscope in front of a hospital background (illustrative)

Israeli doctors, health system strike after judicial reform bill passes

As part of the strike announced by the Israeli Medical Association, hospitals will operate in a "Shabbat mode" on Tuesday. 

 A picture taken in Sourasky Medical Center Tel Aviv on the day of the strike against violence in medical facilities. The sign reads: There is a strike here. Enough with the violence.

Ziv Medical Center launches US charity to step up care for needy communities

Professor Salman Zarka wants to expand and upgrade care in the north of the country.

 Prof. Salman Zarka.