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Grapevine, November 7, 2025: A nurse with a difference

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Natan Datner with Yona Elian.
Huggies campaign

The white nights are over: Huggies sends a nurse home to tired parents

 American nurse Camesha Hart refused to treat Jews, Portland, US, March 2025.

Oregon nurse defends Hamas, justifies murder of Bibas family

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

Israel’s healthcare workforce lags behind OECD averages despite growth in doctors and nurses


Israel honors nurses ahead of International Nurses Day

According to Health Ministry statistics, there are some 84,000 female and male nurses in Israel up to the age of 67, with the ratio of only 6.7 nurses to 1,000 people.

 Israeli Bedouin nurse Siham Shalibi Elhausa is seen receiving her award from President Isaac Herzog, on May 8, 2023.

One-third of US nurses plan to quit profession - report

36% of the nurses plan to continue working in the sector but may change workplaces.

A nurse wipes away tears as she stands outside NYU Langone Medical Center on 1st Avenue in Manhattan, U.S. April 16, 2020.

Bridging divides: Israeli Arab nurse saves the life of Nahariya man

“I don't feel like a hero. I did what I had to do. Fortunately, I had the right knowledge, and I was in the right place at the right time," responding nurse Amer Awad said.

A patient and the nurse who saved his life in the Galilee.

Israeli health practitioner numbers rose over past decade - report

The proportion of male and female doctors, nurses and dentists in Israel has increased in recent years after a decrease in the previous decade.

 Surgeons perform surgery on a patient at Assuta Medical Center in Tel Aviv.

Men doing 'women's job?': Why some men fear female-dominated career paths - study

A new study delves into the fears men have associated with certain career paths that are typically dominated by women, such as early education, due to fears of gender bias.

FILE PHOTO: Nurse Jeff Gates processes a patient sample at a drive-through testing clinic for coronavirus, flu and RSV, currently by appointment for employees at UW Medical Center Northwest in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 9, 2020

Nurse cut off dying man’s foot for taxidermy display

The hospice nurse claimed to have amputated the foot to make the patient more comfortable, although her coworkers testify otherwise.

 Medical Care” geriatric hospital

Medical crisis: Israel can't replace doctors, is it too late to fix?

Desperation is one of the four elements of creativity, and desperation finds a way. Perhaps creativity will help mitigate Israel's doctor shortage.

 Surgeons perform surgery on a patient at Assuta Medical Center in Tel Aviv.

Israel's first English language nursing degree to launch in Jerusalem

The initiative will expand upon JCT's top-ranked Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, which is largely recognized as one of the country’s premier undergraduate nursing programs. 

Nurses welcoming visitors and train them how to experience 'Field Hospital.'

Aliyah resolutions to alleviate tech, engineering, medical labor shortages

The government is looking to diaspora Jews to bolster Israel’s economy and health system by easing the process of professional licensing and integration into the workforce.

 Diaspora Jews at Ben-Gurion Airport after making Aliyah to Israel.

Breastfeeding your baby prevent cardiovascular disease

Breastfeeding has many health benefits. One of recent studies just published its findings and noted a surprising health benefit associated with breastfeeding.

 Mother with newborn baby in the nursing pillow