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Heartbeat 2022
We are delighted to share this special edition of Heartbeat, celebrating 120 years of the Shaare Zedek Medical Centre. Shaare Zedek has always been ready to provide support whenever Israel and the world has needed us. This issue is packed full of stories of hope in the darkest of times. You will read about how […]
Leaving Hospital Just Days After Injury
One of the victims of the terror attack in Gush Etzion on was rushed to Shaare Zedek to be treated. Thankfully after only two days of care he has been able to leave hospital. Making his way out of the cardiothoracic ward where he had been treated he was joined by his pregnant wife […]
Cyber Attack Drill
In the wake of a series of large-scale cyber-attacks against medical institutions in Israel and around the world, Shaare Zedek Medical Centre held a major drill this week to test the hospital’s readiness in the face of such an attack. The drill, which took place in the middle of the night, simulated a significant digital […]
Misconceptions about Conception
On March 30th we partnered with Chana to host a webinar on ‘Misconceptions about Conception. Shaare Zedek Medical Centre’s, Dr Jordana Hyman In-Vitro Fertilization and Infertility Specialist and Gilat Sacks MSc Senior Embryologist and Clinical Coordinator for the IVF laboratory joined Dr Veronique Berman, Chair of Chana’s Medical Advisory Panel and inhouse scientific advisor. […]
Shaare Zedek treats Ukrainian refugees
We have all watched the devastating scenes of war in Ukraine. Today Wednesday 16th March 2022 it is with great pride that we share that Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem is helping three refugees, who are now safely being treated at the Hospital. The Trauma Unit has triaged three female patients evacuated from war-ravaged regions […]
A Purim visit from President Herzog
On March 15th, Israel’s President Isaac Herzog visited Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Centre with his wife Michal. Together they delivered Mishloach Manot packages to patients in the Wilf Children’s Hospital and also met representatives from the medical, paramedical and administrative branches of the hospital. Staff members shared their personal and professional experiences and challenges over […]
Pulse 2021
We hope you enjoy our update from the hospital where you will read about the incredible care our doctors gave 83-year-old Eliya, a cardiac patient whose condition was caught and his life saved because of covid, as well many other uplifting stories of hope. This Rosh Hashanah we all hope to be able to celebrate […]
Heartbeat 2021
After a very difficult year, we hope reading Heartbeat will bring you some joy, hope, and pride in the charity you have been so supportive of! Please click below to read ‘stories of hope from an unprecedented year’.
Covid -19 Vaccine Q&A with Professor Jonathan Halevy
On January 5th Professor Jonathan Halevy gave an informative and insightful zoom to 300 people about the Covid-19 vaccines. If you were unable to join the call, please watch the above recording. We hope you find it useful and informative and if you have any questions please get in touch
New Dedicated Covid Unit Opens
A new Covid unit has officially opened at Shaare Zedek Medical Centre. The 60 bed department has been designed based on Shaare Zedek’s growing understanding of how to best treat Covid-19 patients and includes areas for various types of cases including intensive care, dialysis and a special area for women with Corona who have just […]
Professor Reissman – new appointment at Hebrew University
We are delighted to share that Professor Petachia Reissman has been appointed the first ever, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Hebrew University, Jerusalem. Professor Reissman is the Director of General Surgery at Shaare Zedek. This appointment is a wonderful appointment and a very important step in the development of the hospital’s relationship […]
Coronavius Update from Israel – 13.10.20
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Dear Friends, We hope that you and your families had an enjoyable and healthy holiday period despite all the challenges. While the situation continues to be uncertain, we are cautiously encouraged by the fact that the case rate in Israel is now appearing to be headed in the right direction. […]