Saving Lives Today. Transforming Medicine Tomorrow.
American Friends of Rambam Medical Center (AFORAM) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization established to promote and support the Rambam Health Care Campus — the largest medical facility in Northern Israel.
Rambam in the News
When a Paratrooper with a Bullet in His Heart Takes the Stage: Rambam’s Annual Cardiac Surgery Conference Breaks New Records
February 12, 2026 – What is the mortality rate for cardiac surgery in Israel compared to Europe? How many children underwent surgery compared to retirees? Which team is known as the “ECMO Commando Unit”? And what
Understanding Gaucher Disease: Rambam Genetics Clinician Weighs In
February 3, 2026 – Gaucher disease is a genetic condition that is often misunderstood and rarely discussed. Despite its reputation, modern treatments are highly effective, allowing most patients to live healthy, normal lives. Even after four
Global Expertise, Local Impact: Advanced Breast Surgery at Rambam
January 29, 2026 – A pioneering breast surgery technique developed by a plastic surgeon in Paris, France, is now transforming care at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), marking a new era in breast reconstruction in Israel.
Strengthening Clinical Capabilities and Deepening Medical Partnership
January 25, 2026 – Earlier this month, specialist physicians from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) traveled to Ethiopia to train local medical teams in advanced head and neck surgery, strengthening a growing international partnership and expanding
Showcasing RAMBAM
In the face of war, Rambam is on the front lines treating civilians and wounded Israel Defense Forces (IDF). For this first time during wartime, Rambam was directed by the IDF to open its fortified underground emergency hospital at the start of Operation Swords of Iron. Watch here for inspiring videos about Rambam’s impact.
Recent Events
Rambam Summit: Save the Date
The International Rambam Summit: Save the Date June 2 -4, 2026 This is a year not to be missed! Since its inception in 2010, the annual Rambam Summit has celebrated the intertwining of medicine, technology, and
Rambam’s Presence Made an Impact at the IAC Summit in Florida
Rambam leadership recently participated in the Israeli-American Council (IAC) National Summit in Florida, an inspiring gathering of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors from Israel and the U.S. The event powerfully demonstrated how bridging Israeli innovation with
This Hannukah, Join Released Israeli Hostages in NYC
THE MIRYAM INSTITUTE PRESENTS In Proud Association with A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT OVER DARKNESS Featuring EVYATAR DAVID & GUY GILBOA-DALAL Hostages Released After 738 Days In Hamas Captivity Strength Of The Maccabees Award Presented By Mr.
Rambam Summit 2025: Celebrating Growth, Vision, Resilience, Courage, and Hope
September 17, 2025 – Between sorrow and joy, remembrance and vision, the 2025 Rambam Summit unfolded as a tapestry of emotion and meaning—affirming Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) as a beacon of healing, a pillar of
Changing the World through the Gift of Life
Sammy Ofer Fortified Underground Emergency Hospital
Supporting the 2000 Bed Campaign
The Eyal Ofer Heart Hospital
Keeping Hearts Beating
The Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital
Turning Tears to Smiles
The Joseph Fishman Oncology Center
Supporting Cancer Care with Dignity
The Helmsley Health Discovery Tower
Shaping the Future of Medicine
Rambam Facts
Named for 12th century physician-philosopher Rabbi Moses ben Maimon (Maimonides/ the RAMBAM), Rambam Health Care Campus is located in Haifa, a city known for cultural and religious pluralism and tolerance.
Rambam is Northern Israel’s largest and most advanced medical campus, serving more than two million people and the referral center for twelve district hospitals.
Rambam treats more trauma patients than any other hospital in the nation, and its percentage of trauma survivors is the highest in Israel.
Located only 25 miles from the northern border, we are the referral hospital for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Northern Command, the US Navy Sixth Fleet, and the UN Peacekeeping Forces posted in the region.
The Sammy Ofer Fortified Underground Emergency Hospital at Rambam is the largest of its kind in the world.
More than 3,000 health professionals from 61 countries have trained at our Teaching Center for Trauma Emergency and Mass Casualty Situations.
The world’s first human embryonic stem cell line was co-developed at Rambam, and the world’s first cardiac stem cells were created here. The world’s first human embryonic stem cell line was co-developed at Rambam, and the world’s first cardiac stem cells were created here.
The Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal (RMMJ), launched in 2010, is the first ever medical center affiliated scientific journal to be published in Israel.
Sick children from neighboring Arab countries receive medical treatment unavailable to them at home, thanks to our Middle East outreach program.
The Prometheus computerized patient-record system for paperless hospital quality management and monitoring of patient medical files was developed and marketed by Rambam.
Israel’s first Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2004) laureates, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine Professors Ciechanover and Hershko, have nurtured their scientific curiosity and achievements here, on the Rambam campus.
Rambam’s proximity to Northern Israel’s high tech scientific industrial parks has enabled R&D partnerships that have contributed to the country’s eminence in biomedicine and the life sciences.
For the first time in Israel, doctors at Rambam Medical Center performed a breakthrough procedure to treat Essential Tremor (ET), developed by InSightec, using MRI-guided ultrasound rather than performing surgery.