Healthcare System

Magen David Adom does not appear in Israel’s state budget - Eli Bin

MDA’s resources are acquired through many donations, which also come from philanthropists in Israel but mainly from abroad.

By LIOR NOVIK
26/03/2024
 A doctor using the Chameleon system (illustrative)

Conference bridges AI and medicine to revolutionize healthcare

A highlight of the conference will be a session dedicated to redefining health services through the lens of AI, offering a live demonstration of AI applications in medical fields.

Pro-Palestinian nurses eject Jewish boy from hospital bed, UK trust to probe

Nurses wearing pro-Palestinian stickers allegedly ejected a visibly 9-year-old Jewish boy from his bed, while he was receiving treatment for his rare blood disease.

Beacon of Resilience: Medical Center Rises as Symbol of Hope for Israel’s North

Amidst evacuations and Hezbollah threats, construction of Kiryat Shmona’s new medical center, supported by JNF-USA, continues unabated — providing hope and future healthcare services in the north.

By TANIA SHALOM MICHAELIAN
10/03/2024

Embryo exchange scandal: The biological parents of a baby have been located

Another medical scandal has unfolded at Assuta Medical Center in Rishon Lezion, as the biological parents of a baby have been located following a series of DNA tests and court hearings.

By AVICHAY CHAIM
08/03/2024

High step counts can help women avoid complications in childbirth, Israeli study reveals

The study showed that women who walked more than 3,000 steps a day needed an epidural less than women who walked less during their pregnancies.

Israel's mental health infrastructure must be fortified to assist those treating trauma

Israel’s mental health therapists, including psychologists, psychotherapists, and social workers, are going above and beyond to help. But there are too few of them.

By MARK SABAG
29/02/2024

Shortening wait times for medical care - opinion

Patients can substantially advance their appointments and receive speedy and professional medical treatment, and doctors don’t need to sit idly in their clinics because of no-shows.

By UZI BITAN
26/02/2024

1 out of 4 Israelis used addictive substances since Oct. 7

A recent report by the Israeli Center for Addiction and Mental Health indicates that two months after the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War, 1 in 4 Israelis uses addictive substances increasingly.

By JOSH ARONSON
25/02/2024

It's the defense budget, stupid

While the Knesset prepares to pass the national budget for 2024, the question of a rising defense budget and dwindling funds for social services are at the top of the agenda.

By SHLOMO SWIRSKI
21/02/2024
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