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Challenges in Israel and Worldwide
The American Friends of the Rambam Medical Center is an organization established to promote and support the Rambam Health Care Campus—a premier medical institution in Israel.
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Northern Israel’s Second Line of Defense
Innovation
Shaping the Future of Medicine
Medical Excellence
Care Without Compromise
Honoring Life
The Universal Gift of Life
Rambam in the News
Rambam Study Shows Familial Link Between Sudden Cardiac Death and Heart Conditions, Saving Dozens of Lives
A study carried out by the Inherited Arrhythmia Clinic at Rambam Health Care Campus shows that family members of children who suffer Sudden Cardiac Arrest have a greater chance of suffering from serious heart conditions themselves.
Have you Heard about the Fertility Bank?
In today’s world, women are in a position to become mothers at a time of their own choosing. Transforming biology into strategy, Rambam Health Care Campus has opened a new clinic that assists women in fulfilling
Rambam Experts: Social Distancing and Isolation have Severe Long-term Consequences for those Suffering from Dementia
While social distancing may be effective in preventing COVID-19, there are many negative effects that merit further investigation. Rambam’s experts speak out on the impact of social distancing and isolation on patients suffering from dementia. The
New Senior Staff Appointments at Rambam
Rambam Health Care Campus is pleased to announce the appointment of several staff members to new senior appointments, effective immediately. Dr. Yael Shachor Dr. Yael Shachor, Deputy Director of Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital, was recently appointed
Recent Events
Achinoam “Noa” Nini and Gil Dor to Give Virtual Performance in Support of Rambam Health Care Campus
Achinoam and Gil have performed for audiences around the world and now the duo are committed to supporting Rambam! They are planning a very special concert, which will be broadcast live on Wednesday, April 22nd at 2:30 PM (EST)
Palm Beach Country Club Event
On March 5, 2020, a lovely event was held at the Palm Beach Country Club in Palm Beach, Florida hosted by board member, Mitch Rubenstein and Laurie Silvers. Dr. Michal Mekel, Deputy Director of Rambam Health
Rambam Making Waves in Miami Beach
On March 4, 2020, Robert Zarco of Miami Beach hosted a beautiful evening at his exquisite home for Rambam. Dr. Michal Mekel, Deputy Director of Rambam Health Care Campus, gave a presentation about the medical center.
With headquarters in New York, three regional offices throughout the US, and a dedicated, passionate staff, join American Friends of Rambam for an event near you.
Northeast Region
Ellen Pomerantz, Director, Northeast Region
EPomerantz@aforam.org or (212) 292-4499
Western Region
Sari Katz Arshadnia, Director, Western Region
SArshadnia@aforam.org or (424) 240-8083
Showcasing RAMBAM
Rambam Health Care Campus provides a variety of services ranging from patient care, training of medical professionals, in a variety of specialties, to collaborative international research impacting the world of medicine.
Video Gallery
Changing the World through the Gift of Life
Sammy Ofer Fortified Underground Emergency Hospital
Supporting the 2000 Bed Campaign
The Cardiovascular 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 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.
