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Innovative and unique treatment the journey to save the life of the foreign infidel warrior
A foreign kafir was seriously injured in Gaza and infected with a violent fungus that brought him to a state of system collapse and life-threatening, at the last moment he was transferred to the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine (pressure chamber) at the Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) and within 3 days the fungus disappeared… קרא עוד
Read moreInnovative and unique treatment
The journey to save the life of the foreign infidel warriorA foreign kafir was seriously injured in Gaza and infected with a violent fungus that brought him to a state of system collapse and life-threatening, at the last moment he was transferred to the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine (pressure chamber) at the Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) and within 3 days the fungus disappeared and his life was saved.
International support at the Shamir Medical Center
Within a few hours of the beginning of the events of October 7 and in cooperation with the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Joint and many other organizations, the Jewish federations in the United States mobilized immediately and exceptionally to provide a rapid response to as many Israeli citizens who need it. קרא עוד
Read moreJCC Delegation
CJP – Federation of Boston
Los Angeles Federation – Ground hospital visit
International support
at the Shamir Medical CenterWithin a few hours of the beginning of the events of October 7 and in cooperation with the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Joint and many other organizations, the Jewish federations in the United States mobilized immediately and exceptionally to provide a quick response to as many Israeli citizens who need it.
From assistance in providing food, clothing, housing, financial aid, classes for displaced children, and support for the health system. through medical aid and mental aid to trauma victims by purchasing medical equipment, supporting mental health organizations and trauma care, including support for designated centers, training of thousands of therapists, and support for emergency teams, field personnel, lone soldiers, families, and patients dealing with loss, injury, or kidnapping Their relatives and friends..
A total of 46.2 million dollars was donated for the purchase of medical equipment, 19,000 medical and mental health care teams were trained, 49,000 people were treated in mental aid and support organizations.
Since the beginning of the war, the Shamir Medical Center hosted many solidarity delegations from all over the United States who came to support and express sympathy at this difficult time: Los Angeles, Memphis Tennessee, Boston, JCC New York, New Jersey, San Diego.
Special thanks to the North American Federation and the New York Federation who stand by us at this time and give the Shamir Medical Center full support and encouragement in the work of saving lives.
Hospital expansion The cornerstone laying ceremony for the National Institute of Forensic Medicine
At the beginning of the month, a cornerstone laying ceremony was held for the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, at the Shamir Medical Center campus (Assaf Harofeh). For the first time since it was established, the National Institute of Forensic Medicine will be moved to a new building suitable for the needs of the State… קרא עוד
Read morePictured: Health Minister Uriel Bose
Pictured: Health Minister Uriel Bose
Hospital expansion The cornerstone laying ceremony for the National Institute of Forensic Medicine
At the beginning of the month, a cornerstone laying ceremony was held for the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, at the Shamir Medical Center campus (Assaf Harofeh). For the first time since it was established, the National Institute of Forensic Medicine will be moved to a new building suitable for the needs of the State of Israel on the premises of the Shamir Medical Center, as part of a strategic plan designed to strengthen the National Institute of Forensic Medicine and as part of a process that will transform the Shamir Medical Center into the largest hospital in Israel within ten years.
In recent years, extensive staff work has been done at the Ministry of Health, in order to strengthen the National Institute, within which all aspects related to strengthening the Institute are examined, including the issue of manpower as well as improving the physical conditions of the Institute in cooperation with the Shamir Medical Center. The cost of phase one of the project is about NIS 150 million and it will be completed in about three years
The ceremony was held in the presence of Health Minister Uriel Bosso, Director General of the Ministry of Health Moshe Bar Siman Tov, Director General of the Ministry of Religion Yehuda Avidan, Head of the Medicine Division at the Ministry of Health Dr. Hagar Mizrahi, Head of the Government Hospitals Division Dr. Dodo Dagan, Deputy For planning and construction in the Ministry of Health Uri Goldstein, Director of the National Institute of Forensic Medicine Dr. Chen Kogel and Director of the Medical Center Shamir Assaf Harofeh Dr. Asnat Levzion-Korah, Director General of Zaka Tel Aviv Zvi Hasid and Deputy Chief of Police Department Yoav rut.
In the photo: Minister of Health Uriel Boss, Director of the National Institute of Forensic Medicine Dr. Chen Kugel, Director of the Medical Center Dr. Asnat Levzion-Korah and CEO of Zaka Tel Aviv Zvi Hasid.
This year, the Friends of Shamir Association celebrated several unforgettable events
Prof. Noam Smorjik
200 million women worldwide, about 10% of women of reproductive age, suffer from endometriosis – a chronic gynecological disease that mainly affects women of reproductive age.
Despite the widespread distribution of the disease, it is considered a “silent” disease among young women
The complexity of the diagnosis requires awareness of the symptoms of the disease and extensive experience of the attending physician
I invite you to listen to a fascinating talk about the world of women’s medicine and the advanced treatment options for endometriosis with Prof. Noam Smorjik, director of the gynecological endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery unit at the Shamir Medical Center (Doctor Assaf Harofeh)
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Prof. Noam Smurjik, Director of the Unit for Gynecological Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery
The gynecological endoscopy unit at the Shamir Medical Center (Asaf Harofeh) is one of the most active and advanced units in Israel.
In the unit, gynecological surgeries are performed with a minimally invasive approach using the most advanced equipment in the field.
Prof. Noam Smorjik in a fascinating conversation about the unit’s activities, the innovative treatment options for endometriosis, polyps and fibroids, research developments in the field and more.
Dr. Shlomit Koren
And gout is one of the most common diseases in the world and is the fourth most common cause of death in the Western world.
The proportion of patients with diabetes has steadily increased and increased from 108 million people in the 1980s to 451 million people in 2017. In Israel, the prevalence of the disease is about 6.5%, while among people over the age of 65, every third person is diagnosed with diabetes.
We invite you to a fascinating conversation about diabetes – some say it has already become an epidemic – with Dr. Shlomit Koren, director of the endocrinology institute at the Shamir Medical Center
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Dr. Shlomit Koren
Director of the Endocrinology Institute at the Shamir Medical Center, a specialist in diabetes and endocrinology
In an enriching discourse about diabetes, about the differences between TYPE 1 and TYPE 2 diabetes, the alarming increase in morbidity in Israel and around the world, the unique treatments and the new drugs that have entered the field, and also about the new drug to prevent obesity and its connection to diabetes.
Dr. Ohad Ben David
You are invited to listen to a fascinating conversation with Dr. Ohad Bar David, rehabilitation psychologist and director of the Geffen Clinic at the Shamir Medical Center (Asaf Harofeh).
Connecting body and mind in children
Dr. Ohad Bar David, rehabilitation psychologist and director of the Geffen Clinic at the Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh).
About the relationship between body and mind in children and how the Geffen Clinic deals with these situations, the children’s symptoms and also about the parents’ awareness.
The impact of the events of October 7 and the Iron Swords War on children and the relationship between stressful situations in children and various physical problems.
Dr. Bar David also provides ideas for ways in which parents can help their children maintain mental balance.
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Shamir Medical Center is proud to present ‘Health Time’ – the podcast channel whose purpose is to reveal to the public the many activities that take place at Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), one of the largest hospitals in Israel.
In the various podcasts you can hear about groundbreaking research, the center’s international centers of excellence, projects in progress and of course the unique, human and exciting stories that take place in the corridors of the medical center, stories that usually do not reach the media at all and are not revealed to the general public.
All podcasts include conversations with the center’s senior staff. In each episode we will talk with a different manager, who will reveal to us their beliefs, their department and its contribution to improving the patient’s quality of life.
The podcasts are always available, and you can listen to them exactly when it suits you!
You are invited to download the variety of podcasts and listen to them free of charge in the dedicated podcast apps, on Spotify and here on the website (by clicking).