May 25, 2025 — Earlier this month, physicians in Southern California performed the first ever bladder transplant. Dr. Valentin Shabtayev, from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) weighs in. Oscar Larrainzar (41) lost most of his bladder when doctors removed a cancerous tumor, leaving the remaining portion nonfunctional. He subsequently required another surgery to remove both…
May 19, 2025—A national conference held at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) shed light on a growing, but often overlooked population: young adults with cancer who are juggling not only treatment but also early careers, growing families, and plans for the future. The conference, called Cancer in Young Adults—Just One Piece of the Puzzle, brought together dozens…
May 15, 2025 – Tonight is the start of the festival of Lag BaOmer, a joyful celebration that blends Jewish tradition with the community. However, for individuals with asthma and other respiratory conditions, the tradition of lighting bonfires poses a serious health risk—especially for vulnerable populations. This year, Lag BaOmer coincides with Asthma Awareness Week, offering…
May 13, 2025— Rambam Health Care Campus launched its 2025 Nurses’ Week celebrations by honoring the courage, compassion, and exceptional service of its nursing staff during one of the most challenging years in recent memory. Observed globally on the birthday of Florence Nightingale—the founder of modern nursing nearly two centuries ago—International Nurses’ Week at Rambam…
May 8, 2023 – At yesterday’s Annual Cardiac Surgery Conference at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), experts presented the latest data on cardiac emergencies—highlighting that men undergo surgery three times more often than women, the importance of early detection of life-threatening aortic conditions by community physicians, technological innovations, and the surprising parallel between decision-making on…
