Rambam Health Care Campus hosted the final Beutler Symposium: Israel’s Frontiers in Genomic Medicine, concluding a long-time scientific initiative that has shaped Israel’s genomic research landscape and strengthened the bridge between discovery and clinical care. (L-R) Professor Jacob Rowe, Professor Bruce Beutler, Dr. Michal Mekel, and Professor Rafi Beyar. The Beutler Symposium, a biennial scientific conference supported by the Ernest and Bonnie Beutler Research Program of

Rambam Health Care Campus marks 50 years of the Cheryl Spencer Nursing Scholarship Program, honoring five decades of continuous investment in nursing education and professional excellence. The annual ceremony, held during Hanukkah, reflects Rambam’s commitment to its diverse workforce and shared values of gratitude, hope, and resilience. (L) Mark and (R) Cole Spencer. Photography: Rambam HCC The Cheryl Spencer Nursing Scholarship Program was established at Rambam by Aaron Spe

Each year, around 3,300 men in Israel are diagnosed with prostate cancer—the most common cancer among men. If detected early, the chances of full recovery are high. Breakthrough therapies, developed by or employed at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), are improving life expectancy and quality of life for many patients. (L) Dr. Avivit Peer and (R) Dr. Tomer Charas. Photography: Rambam HCC The prostate is a small but sensitive gland surrounded by the urethra and nerves involve

Together with the Nazarian family, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) has opened the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Mental Health and Wellness Clinic in Haifa’s City Center Mall, which marks a major expansion of mental health services for Israel Defense Forces (IDF) veterans coping with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat-related mental health conditions. L-R: Dr. Michal Mekel, Sharon Nazarian, and Soraya Sarah Nazarian - Photography: Rambam HCC The new Younes and So

Correcting pediatric limb deformities offers children and adolescents renewed hope and the opportunity to live the active lives they deserve. Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), a leading center in this specialized field, recently hosted an advanced international workshop where experts from around the world came together to share knowledge and gain new insights. Professor Mark Eidelman (third from the right) and course participants during one of the workshops. Photography: Ra

Two 16-year-old boys from the Western Galilee were treated at Rambam Health Care Campus with a rare ocular complication of cave fever, a bacterial illness caused by Borrelia persica and transmitted by soft ticks living in animal burrows. The diagnosis was made only after both teens arrived with unexplained high fevers and rapidly worsening vision. L) Noam Chen and R) Itamar Franco during their treatment at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC Itamar Franco and his friend, Noam Ch

Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) is the first medical center in Northern Israel to integrate Medtronic’s state-of-the-art Affera™ mapping and ablation system—a groundbreaking advancement in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Rambam acquired a device with new transformative technology that enables more precise, safe, and effective treatment for patients suffering from arrhythmias—particularly in complex cases previously untreatable using conventional methods.   The Affera

In late October 2025, Rambam Eye Institute's Cornea Unit performed the world’s first transplantation of a fully 3D-bio-fabricated, cell-based corneal implant. The procedure was carried out on a patient who was legally blind in the treated eye, marking the first time anywhere that a corneal implant grown entirely from cultured human corneal cells, rather than donor tissue, has been successfully transplanted in a human being. In this instance, a single cornea from a healthy, de

A distinguished delegation from the Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) visited Rambam Health Care Campus, highlighting a shared commitment to advancing innovative cancer research and honoring five decades of the Fund’s impact in Israel. The ICRF delegation at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC A delegation from the Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) visited Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) as part of the organization’s 50th-anniversary mission to Israel. ICRF is the largest no

At Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), advanced robotic technology is transforming surgical care, making complex, high-risk procedures safer and less invasive than ever before. The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, one of the most advanced tools in modern medicine, allows surgeons to perform intricate operations with exceptional precision and minimal trauma. At Rambam, growing expertise with this technology is expanding treatment options and improving outcomes—even in challen

An increasing number of Israelis are drawn to low-cost cosmetic procedure packages in countries such as Turkey, Thailand, and Eastern Europe—only to return with severe, sometimes life-threatening complications triggered by flying shortly after surgery. Three Israeli women have recently been hospitalized in serious condition at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), following significant medical complications linked to air travel after undergoing cosmetic procedures abroad.  “We

Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital's Joan and Sanford Weill Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) has been invited to join a prestigious North American pediatric oncology research consortium. Led by Dr. Nira Arad-Cohen, the Joan and Sanford Weill Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation (the Division), Northern Israel's only pediatric hematology-oncology department, has

Effective November 1, 2025, Dr. Michal Mekel has formally assumed the position of Director General of Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam)—the first woman to lead Northern Israel’s largest tertiary hospital since its founding in 1938. Dr. Michal Mekel is the Director General of Rambam Health Care Campus, one of the nation’s largest and most advanced tertiary hospitals, serving as Northern Israel’s referral center for complex and critical care. A highly respected surgeon and res

On November 2, 2025, Rambam laid the cornerstone for what will become Israel’s most advanced intensive care unit—the Fortified Critical Care Medicine Division. Designed to significantly increase capacity for critically ill patients, the new facility will be fully fortified against missile attacks, ensuring uninterrupted care even in times of crisis. A special ceremony was held today, marking the beginning of a transformative project in critical care. Scheduled for completion

The Teaching Center for Trauma, Emergency, and Mass Casualty Situations (Teaching Center) at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) continues to earn international recognition for its educational programs that train medical professionals in managing mass casualty incidents. Dr. Hany Bahouth welcomes course participants and Rambam representatives. Photography: Rambam HCC Rambam hosts trauma courses both locally and abroad. Following a hiatus due to the war, the 16th International

Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) recently inaugurated a new multidisciplinary Internal Medicine Day Hospitalization Center, featuring 14 treatment stations and offering advanced medical services across multiple specialties. The new Internal Medicine Day Hospitalization Center. Photography: Rambam HCC Rambam's recently opened Internal Medicine Day Hospitalization Center provides ambulatory treatments for patients not requiring in-patient hospitalization from the Department o

The Azrieli Foundation was honored by Rambam at a moving groundbreaking ceremony for the new Azrieli Foundation Pediatric Rehabilitation Center. In recognition of their extraordinary philanthropy and many contributions to Israel and to Rambam. Danna, Naomi and Sharon Azrieli also received the prestigious Rambam Award. L-R: Danny Hakim, Dr. Naomi Azrieli, Prof. Miki Halberthal, Dr. Sharon Azrieli, Dr. Esty Golan, and Dr. Avi Weissman at the Rambam Award Ceremony. Photography:

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Professor Shimon Sakaguchi, Professor Mary E. Brunkow, and Dr. Fred Ramsdell for their groundbreaking discoveries about regulatory T cells and the concept of immune tolerance. Their work has reshaped our understanding of how the immune system maintains balance—defending against threats while avoiding attacks on the body itself. Dr. Idit Lahover-Rot. Photography: Rambam HCC Dr. Idit Lahover-Rot, director of the Allergy and Clinic

On Black Saturday, October 7, 2023 — Israel’s longest war in history, the Swords of Iron War, began. This morning, hundreds gathered at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) to remember, commemorate, and mourn the events of the past two years. Dr. Liron Eldor with Professor Michael Halberthal. Photography: Rambam HCC The ceremony opened with the lowering of the Israeli flag to half-mast. Professor Michael Halberthal, Rambam’s director general — concluding his term at the end of

Bee and wasp stings are typically painful but harmless, often causing only localized swelling and discomfort. However, in rare cases, they can trigger a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis—a potentially life-threatening condition. Dr. Idit Lahover-Rot. Photography: Rambam HCC Tragically, a man in his 40s from Northern Israel recently died after being stung by a wasp. “Approximately two percent of the population are allergic to bee or wasp venom,” explains Dr. Idit L