A woman who suffered from three life-threatening autoimmune diseases returned to an almost normal life after cell therapy apparently led to a “reset” of her immune system. Chimeric Antigen Receptor T‑cell (CAR‑T) therapy, a breakthrough treatment that has already transformed outcomes for patients with certain blood cancers, now shows significant potential in the treatment of severe autoimmune diseases. Professor Fabian Müller from the University Hospital of Erlangen, Germany,

In some gastrointestinal and pancreatic cancers, the challenge is not reaching the suspicious area, but collecting enough cells to know whether cancer is present. Professor Iyad Khamaysi at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), working alongside scientists from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, have developed an innovative solution. Physicians often use brush cytology—a technique in which a small brush is passed over a suspicious area to collect cells for examinati

Nine-year-old Talia Cohen has known for years that she wants to help bring babies into the world. Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) gave her a rare, age-appropriate glimpse into the profession she already dreams of joining. Talia Cohen is already certain about her chosen profession and is pursuing that dream with remarkable determination. She wants to be a midwife. Her mother, Yael, describes her as curious and inquisitive, always asking questions about the birth process an

Until now, many forms of severe inherited hearing loss have been managed with assistive devices such as hearing aids and cochlear implants. Today, a first-of-its-kind gene therapy may offer new hope for patients with a rare mutation in the OTOF gene, which plays an essential role in transmitting sound signals from the inner ear to the brain. Dr. Ksenia Aaron, a leading otolaryngologist at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), offers her perspective on this breakthrough in audi

Historically, pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest malignancies. New data from the six-year follow-up of a clinical trial using a personalized mRNA vaccine offers a measure of hope. Irit Ben-Aharon, a world-renowned oncologist at Rambam Health Care Campus, comments on these findings. Often diagnosed at an advanced stage, pancreatic cancer has a five-year survival rate of less than 13%. No routine screening test exists for early detection, and only about 20% of patients

Wounded soldiers and hospital staff gathered at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) to mark the Memorial Day for Israel's Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Hostile Acts (Yom HaZikaron) 5786 in a deeply moving ceremony. In a powerful reflection of both sacrifice and resilience, IV poles lined the front row, delivering continuous pain relief to soldiers who, despite significant injuries, chose to take part in the Memorial Day ceremony. Two soldiers who wished to attend military c

With a global shortage of organs for transplantation and many unmet medical challenges, solutions are taking shape via advanced technologies such as 3D bioprinting. At Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), significant breakthroughs are already underway. Imagine a future with an almost-unlimited, ready‑to‑use supply of organs—potentially without the risk of rejection. This vision is moving closer to reality. Rambam’s Applied Medical Technology Research Center (MATRiC) is a leadi

Since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Rambam Health Care Campus has been on the front line of medical response. To date, the hospital has treated 90 IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon, along with 320 injured civilians. Recently, the helipad at Rambam once again received wounded soldiers from the fighting in Lebanon. Ten IDF soldiers were injured in an encounter with three Hezbollah operatives in Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon, including three in serious condition. Some were

In a year when some sought distance from danger, a remarkable number of physicians chose to move directly into the heart of Israel's northern medical front. Since 2024, more than 1,000 doctors have joined the national health system, and some have found their home at Rambam Healthcare Campus (Rambam), where advanced medicine continues uninterrupted inside the world's largest fortified underground emergency hospitals. A Reverse Migration in a Time of Uncertainty Dr. Ksenia Aaro

Among those shaping the future of medicine in Israel are four outstanding staff members from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), recently honored by the Ministry of Health with two prestigious awards in recognition of their exceptional achievements. The Ministry of Health’s Director of Nursing Award of Recognition—one of Israel’s highest professional honors—celebrates nurses who demonstrate outstanding dedication, leadership, and excellence. Rambam’s Director of Nursing, Gila

As Israel marks Passover under the shadow of an ongoing war, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) prepares to host what is expected to be the world's largest protected Passover Seder, held in its Fortified Underground Emergency Hospital. Approximately 400 participants—patients, family members, volunteers, and staff—are expected to gather in the underground complex on the eve of the holiday, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in what will likely be the largest protected Seder in the worl

As children across Israel cope with ongoing sirens and security threats, difficult questions are being asked at home. Some questions are poignant: “Mom, are you going to die?” A clinical psychologist at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) offers guidance on how parents can respond. In Israel’s complex reality, the sounds of explosions and sirens penetrate a child’s inner world, awakening a fundamental fear: death. Children may worry about their own safety or feel overwhelming

After long stretches without seeing each other, a mother and son employed at different medical centers reunite—deep in the Fortified Underground Emergency Hospital at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam). Haifa resident Eyal Goldenshtein (25) works as a security officer at Rambam, while his mother, Ilona (62), is a nurse at Carmel Medical Center (Carmel). Their demanding, often opposing shifts keep them apart for days at a time. “I’ve worked at Rambam for almost three years,” E

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog, and IDF Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, paid individual visits to Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), meeting families, and soldiers wounded while serving in southern Lebanon during Operation Roaring Lion. Together with Rambam’s General Director, Dr. Michal Mekel, President Herzog visited patients in various hospital departments and received a briefing on patient care. The Preside

Experts from Rambam are warning of ongoing risks following the direct impact of recent missile strikes across Israel that exposed civilians to powerful explosions. Although many of the individuals treated in emergency rooms throughout Israel have visible injuries such as lacerations, fractures, or shrapnel wounds, a Rambam specialist emphasize that blast pressure itself remains the most dangerous and least detectable threat. Professor Yaron Bar‑Lavie, Rambam’s director of the

This morning, during the visit of Minister of Health Haim Katz, an IDF soldier injured in combat in Lebanon was brought to the Green-Wagner Emergency Room at Rambam Health Care Campus. The wounded soldier, whose condition was classified as moderate, received initial treatment. Coincidently, the military helicopter that airlifted the injured soldier landed at the exact time that Minister of Health Haim Katz was touring Rambam, accompanied by Director General of the Ministry of

As Operation Roaring Lion intensifies and uncertainty deepens across Israel’s northern communities, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) is once again stepping forward to women navigating pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood in extraordinary circumstances. Pregnant women and new mothers are among those most affected during a time of instability and uncertainty. Many are grappling with difficult questions about safety, access to care, and the emotional weight of bringin

With Haifa and the north under constant missile attacks from Iran and Hezbollah, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) launched a complex logistical operation to protect and preserve thousands of biological samples, ensuring their continued use in research and clinical practice. Last year, when Iranian missiles struck Israel—including a direct hit on the Weizmann Institute of Science—several research laboratories were significantly damaged, and irreplaceable scientific samples w

As the war in Israel continues and as the education system is still closed, many children must remain at home, a different risk is emerging inside Israeli homes. The National Poison Information Center at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) reports a spike in calls regarding children’s exposure to dangerous household chemicals and substances. Last week after drinking bleach, a toddler arrived at the Cheryl Spencer Pediatric Emergency Department at Rambam’s Ruth Rappaport Childr

As air‑raid sirens signaled the outbreak of war with Iran, 54‑year‑old Tal collapsed mid‑run on Haifa’s Bat Galim promenade. Suffering from sudden cardiac arrest, his survival depended on the immediate actions of two nearby runners. Tal and his wife, Froukje, residents of Zichron Yaakov, had gone out for a run in Haifa along the Bat Galim promenade. However, they were running separately, at different paces, when an alert sounded warning residents to enter air-raid shelters,