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Mass Casualty Drill in Rambam’s ER
November 22, 2023 – Mass casualty situations are an unfortunate reality of wars, conflicts, and natural disasters; preparedness for these scenarios is critical in saving lives. Yesterday, dozens of medical and support staff participated in a mass casualty drill at Rambam Healthcare Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel. As the ongoing war entered its 46th day,
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32 Hours Later, Alon Hears He is a Dad
November 20, 2023 – When Israel Defense Force reservists are called up for duty, their commitment often means missing significant family milestones. Within Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, stories of dedication and sacrifice emerge. One such narrative revolves around a reservist whose best efforts prevented him from attending the birth of his first
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Love Heals: Young Patients Surprise Evacuated Children
November 16, 2023 – It is natural and humane to want to help others in need it is especially heartwarming when the desire to help comes from hospitalized children wanting to encourage children who, due to war, were evacuated from their homes to hotels in a strange city – well that is just plain special.
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Swedish Doctor Extends His Stay to Aid Rambam’s War Effort
November 15, 2023 – Since the excruciating events on October 7, 2023, many people with a strong connection to Israel, living abroad have returned here to join in the war effort. Having served in the IDF when he was younger, Dr. Jonathan Herdevall knew that many healthcare workers would be called up to the military
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From Boston to Sister City Haifa: Dr. Berger Answers His Calling
November 14, 2023 – Current events in Israel have led to the call-up of dozens of doctors for reserve duty, impacting the health system in the country, including hospitals. To bolster resources, medical professionals abroad with a strong connection to Israel are joining the effort. Dr. Amnon Berger is one of several who came to Rambam
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From Military Uniform to Hospital Scrubs
November 13, 2023 – The “Swords of Iron” War in Israel requires an all-hands-on-deck effort from its citizens. Stories of heroism are abound, including at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel. The hospital’s medical staff have stepped up in many heroic ways. Dr. David Nikomarov, director of Musculoskeletal Oncology Surgery in Rambam’s Orthopedic
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Safe Healthcare in Haifa: Rambam’s Role in Wartime
November 8, 2023 – During wartime situations, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, becomes the designated hospital for the Haifa region. In recent weeks, teams from Haifa’s Carmel Medical Center and Fliman Geriatric Hospital trained with Rambam teams to ensure a smooth transfer of patients and staff to Rambam. Rambam Health Care Campus
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“I Came From Home to Fight for my Homeland”
November 6, 2011 – On Saturday morning, October 7, the lives of all Israelis changed beyond recognition. Worldwide, the international Jewish and Israeli communities watched in horror as the terrorist organization, Hamas massacred 1,400 civilians and kidnapped more than 240. One month later, the war is having a tremendous impact on the healthcare system with
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Rambam-affiliated Editors Demand Immediate Release of Hostages
November 2, 2023 – Following the horrific terrorist attack in Israel carried out by Hamas on October 7, and the resulting “Swords of Iron” war, Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal recently published an editorial calling for the immediate release of all Israeli hostages taken to Gaza. Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal (RMMJ) is an international peer-reviewed medical
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The Effect of War on Childbirth
October 31, 2023 – Under normal circumstances, pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period can take an emotional and physical toll on the mother. Giving birth during a war and specifically under missile attack was the subject of a study conducted a few years ago at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel. We are aware
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Uniting Against Terrorism and Promoting Peace – Stanford Biodesign Announce Support of Israel
October 29, 2023 – Biodesign Israel, affiliated with Rambam Health Care Campus, calls on the global health tech community to unite and stand with Israel at this challenging time. Dr. Yona Vaisbuch, deputy director of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Rambam, is also the founder of Biodesign Israel. Based on the successful
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Rambam Pediatric Teams Train Soldiers
October 26, 2023 – Medical teams from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, train soldiers in life-saving interventions. In any war or military conflict, saving lives is a priority; Swords of Iron is no exception. Preparing Israel Defense Force (IDF) soldiers for medical emergencies in the field in a simulated and safe environment
