Israeli hospitals

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

The Resilience Center’s professional team, headed by psychiatrist Dr. Jennie Goldstein, who is its medical director, includes therapists from various fields.

Silber family members with Shaare Zedek Medical Center staff.
Private medicine in Israel (illustrative)

How Medica quietly launched a private hospital network in Israel

 Laniado Medical Center

Smaller hospitals beat out larger ones in patient satisfaction, Health Ministry shows - survey

 An Israeli soldier wounded in the ground invasion in Gaza, is brought to Shaarei Tzedek hospital in Jerusalem, December 29, 2023.

Moved 'like a sack of potatoes': Mothers of soldiers slam hospitals for medical neglect


Dr. Daniel Trotzky appointed deputy director of Shamir Medical Center

Trotzky, who has managed the ER at the medical center for the past three years, will be replacing Dr. Yizhak Scharf.

 Dr. Daniel Trotzky, new deputy director of Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh)

Israeli customer attacks pharmacists because of long wait in queue

After the attack by an impatient customer, the pharmacist was slightly injured and was taken to Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.

 Illustration photo of Super Pharm drug store and pharmacy at the Hadar mall in Jerusalem, on April 30, 2018.

The Hametz Law and Supreme Court coercion - opinion

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid lambasted the legislation, accusing the coalition of having dismantled the Passover holiday.

 Workers prepare matza, traditional unleavened bread eaten during the 8-day Jewish holiday of Passover, in "Yehuda Matzos" Plant in Jerusalem March 29, 2023.

Budget for shortening shifts at hospitals to be included in state budget

The plan will be enacted in stages, beginning in the periphery of the country and with a goal of shifts that are no longer than 16 hours.

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

Israeli hospitals regularly overcrowded, not enough investment from gov't

Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center asked Magen David Adom not to bring urgent patients to its emergency department until further notice because it is at 300% capacity.

 Shaare Zedek hospital team members wearing safety gear as they work in the Coronavirus ward of Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem on September 23, 2021.

Family's presence during medical rounds can be detrimental - Israeli study

Medical researchers have noticed a decline in patient health, correlating with a family's presence at rounds.

The coronavirus ICU at Galilee Medical Center

Health Min. reforms to allow public to receive treatment at hospital of choice

At present, the public do not have control over which hospital they are sent to when in need of treatment.

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

Rachashei Lev dedicates Torah for sick children at Tel Hashomer

The writing of the Torah was completed during the ceremony with the participation of Israel's Chief Rabbi David Lau and the Director of Sheba Yitshak Kreiss.

 Sheba Hospital Director Yitshak Kreiss writes a letter in the Torah dedicated last week by Rachashei Lev

Israel targets 'smart' cities with new 5G mobile auction

Fifth-generation technology is 10 times faster than widespread 4G and rolling it out would improve Internet access in city centers.

A Samsung employee poses with the new Samsung Galaxy S10 5G smartphone at a press event in London, Britain February 20, 2019.

Hadassah Medical Center makes Newsweek’s list of top cardiology centers

Newsweek magazine has selected the Cardiology and Oncology (Sherett Institute) Divisions of Hadassah Medical Center for their list of the best hospitals in the world.

Hadassah University Medical Center