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

Concerns about high mercury levels in canned tuna, a popular choice on many tables, have reignited.  What are the dangers, and who is most vulnerable? Dr. Irit Hermesh. Photography: Rambam HCC Canned tuna is a readily available and affordable source of protein; however, excessive consumption can be detrimental. Investigations by environmental organizations Bloom  and Food Guardians  in 2022 and 2024 revealed widespread mercury contamination in tuna, the most commonly consumed

Between sorrow and joy, remembrance and vision, the 2025 Rambam Summit unfolded as a tapestry of emotion and meaning—affirming Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) as a beacon of healing, a pillar of resilience, and an inseparable part of Israel’s story. Since its inception in 2010, the annual Rambam Summit has celebrated the intertwining of medicine, technology, and humanity. Each Summit has been a joyful recap of the past year’s achievements and a celebration of Rambam’s frie

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