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Unique cooling treatment saves patients life
Our doctors perform miracles on a daily basis and we are sure you will agree that this story is a perfect example of just that. Norila Montemire, is a 46 year old nursing assistant from the Philippines who has lived in Israel for 20 years. After suffering from persistent headaches over a few days she […]
Dr Amsalem saves the life of four year old girl
This is Dr Yaakov Amsalem who is the Director of our Interventional Neuroradiology Unit at Shaare Zedek Medical Centre, together with four-year-old Ayla Hussain. For nearly a year Alya has been very unwell. It is very unusual for a child to suffer a stroke, but at the age of four little Ayla has suffered many. […]
Innovative procedure addressing acid reflux and heartburn
Earlier this week, senior gastroenterologists at Shaare Zedek became the first in Israel to perform an innovative endoscopic procedure designed to significantly assist patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The procedure, performed in the hospital’s Digestive Diseases Institute directed by Prof. Eran Goldin, was observed by fellow gastroenterologists from other hospitals across Israel to […]
Terror attack victim, Lieutenant Nadav, released from hospital
Over the weekend a remarkable young man Lieutenant Nadav, was discharged from Shaare zedek Medical Centre. A career officer in the Paratroopers, Nadav was seriously injured after being shot in a terror attack in the City of David six weeks ago. He had been walking with his family on a Shabbat morning when a 13-year-old […]
Heartbeat 2023
We are very happy to share with you our latest edition of Heartbeat, ‘Hope and New Beginnings’. Hope is Shaare Zedek’s mission and we are proud to share many examples of hope in the most challenging times in the latest edition of Heartbeat. Last month Jerusalem suffered the deadliest day of terror attacks in over […]
Shaare Zedek 120 Years Tribute Video
Watch and enjoy this heart-warming video. It was created to give thanks to everyone that works at Shaare Zedek Medical Centre and gives a lovely insight in to just how many people keep things working so seamlessly as it does. Enjoy!
Reflections on Operation Olive Branch – Dr Giora Weiser
Dr Giora Weiser, Director of Paediatric Emergency Department at Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem is currently in Turkey with #OperationOliveBranch. Below he shares his experiences with us. “Being part of the Israeli field hospital is a unique experience. This is my third time participating in Israel’s reaching out to other nations and offering it’s best. […]
Reflections of Operation Olive Branch – Deganit Kobliner
The below story is from Deganit Kobliner – she is a Senior Nurse at Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem and is currently serving in the IDF Field Hospital in Turkey. “The first thing I was struck by was her laugh. She never stopped giggling. Every now and then she would cry a little, but then […]
Reflections on Operation Olive Branch – Professor Ofer Merin
Director General of Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem Professor Ofer Merin is currently serving as the Commander of the IDF Field Hospital in Turkey. Together with a team of doctors and nurses they are providing much needed medical relief to victims of the devastating earthquake. Professor Merin spoke with Israel’s Reshet Bet Radio today about […]
Shabbat Shalom from Turkey
Message from Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem Director-General Prof. Ofer Merin; Medical Director and Commander of the IDF Field Hospital – sent just before Shabbat, February 10th, 2023 Shalom to All, On Monday morning, as you all know, a powerful earthquake and aftershocks hit southern Turkey. Israel, along with other countries, responded quickly, immediately sending […]
Shaare Zedek medical team join Operation Olive Branch
As part of the hospital’s historic record of involvement with international relief efforts, a team of six medical personnel from Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem has been dispatched to earthquake-affected regions within the IDF’s Field Hospital Operations mission to Turkey. Directing the Field Hospital will be Shaare Zedek’s Director General Prof. Ofer Merin who has […]
Terror attack in Jerusalem
Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem has treated multiple victims of the two terrorist attacks that struck Jerusalem over the past 24 hours. A 65 year old woman who was a victim of the shooting attack in the Neve Yaakov neighborhood on Friday night was treated and remains in the hospital with moderate wounds. In […]