Rambam Health Care Campus - Hospital

12/02/2026

Sometimes it is difficult to imagine what learning inside a hospital looks like. But when you see it with your own eyes, the picture becomes much clearer.
This week, we had the honor of hosting a special delegation of educators, school leaders, and special education experts from Kazakhstan at the BRACHA Educational Center at the Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital at Rambam Health Care Campus.

Our guests came to learn firsthand how we maintain educational continuity for hospitalized children, and, most importantly, how we help preserve their sense of capability and confidence even while they are away from their home classrooms.
Our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to making this visit a meaningful morning of shared learning: Lilach Barnes Maor, Supervisor of the BRACHA Educational Center; Liat Gorman, Director of the BRACHA Education Center; Dr. Vardit Gepstein, Acting Director of Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital; Dr. Lihi Mansano, Director of the Azrieli Foundation Pediatric Rehabilitation Center; Michal Halmish, Representative of the Special Education Division at the Ministry of Education; Omer Givati, CEO of SASA Setton; and Liora Utitz, Director of Nursing for the Pediatric Division at Rambam.

We are proud to lead, to serve as a model, and to share the knowledge and experience we have built here with colleagues from around the world

04/02/2026

𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟰 | 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Cancer affects millions of lives across the globe- patients, families, caregivers, and communities. Today is a reminder that progress is possible through prevention, early detection, research, and equitable access to care.

At the Fishman Oncology Center- Rambam, we are here for our patients every step of the way, using novel clinical approaches, advanced treatments, and patient-centered care to improve outcomes and quality of life.

We express our deepest gratitude to our teams who help make this progress possible. Their passion, dedication, and tireless work drive innovation and bring hope, and compassion to every patient we serve.

Together we can make a difference.

01/02/2026

Rambam Health Care Campus - Hospital is proud to be the publisher of this donor-supported, peer reviewed, Open Access journal.

https://www.rmmj.org.il
This issue features original research, review articles, and four Letters to the Editor. In an Original Research article titled “Ampullary Neuroendocrine Tumors: Multicenter Experience and Emerging Perspectives on Endoscopic Treatment,” researchers from three tertiary centers in Italy share their experience with endoscopic papillectomy for these tumors.
We also draw your attention to two papers with strong Jewish relevance and broad clinical-ethical interest. “The Halakhic Heartbeat at the Edge of Life” examines maternal brain death and fetal life through a halakhic lens, offering food for thought for people of faith of many traditions grappling with end-of-life dilemmas. “The Toothache of Rabbi Judah ha-Nasi” is a fascinating history-of-medicine piece that connects classical Jewish sources with questions that still resonate in medicine today.

26/01/2026

In memory of Master Sergeant Ran Gvili, of blessed memory

We have received news of the identification and return of Ran Gvili for burial in Israel. Ran embodied the value of “first to go out and last to return,” and now he has come home—to his family and to the land of Israel.

Upon receiving the news, in a deeply emotional moment, the hostage sign at the entrance to Rambam's main building was removed, marking the end of a long and agonizing period of uncertainty. We embrace the family and carry Ran’s memory in our hearts.

May his memory be a blessing.

22/01/2026

A Beacon of Knowledge and Expertise for the World 🌏

This week, we had the honor of hosting a senior delegation from Lithuania, including the Lithuanian Minister of Health, Marija Jakubauskienė, Evaldas Raistenskis, Director General of the Ministry of Health, Skirmantas Krunkaitis, Deputy Minister of Health, and other senior officials. The delegation came to learn firsthand from Rambam Health Care Campus’s expertise in emergency preparedness and response.

The delegation toured the Fortified Underground Emergency Hospital and the Green-Wagner Department of Emergency Medicine, where they explored in depth the protocols for rapid mobilization and transition to emergency mode, as well as learned about hospital operations under these conditions.

We are proud to serve as a global model for healthcare systems worldwide and to share the experience gained here to help save lives everywhere, in every scenario 🏥

20/01/2026

From Vision to Reality: 10 Years On

We delved into our archives to 2016, when the Eyal Ofer Heart Hospital was a vision rising from a construction site and the Helmsley Health Discovery Tower was still a dream: unfolding into blueprints, waiting to become a reality.
Now a decade later, Rambam’s landscape has changed—but our commitment to our patients remains the same.

19/01/2026

The road to the future of medicine is paved with international partnerships!

Last weekend, Rambam Health Care Campus was represented at the IAC National Summit in Florida. It was an incredible gathering of the brightest minds from Israel and the U.S., all focused on one goal: advancing innovation through collaboration.

As part of the conference's medical track, held in collaboration with ScienceAbroad, Rambam demonstrated an impressive presence at two central discussion points:

🔹 Dr. Michal Mekel, our Director General, discussed the revolution of AI in medicine—sharing how we are already using these technologies at the bedside to improve patient care. The panel was moderated by our own Prof. Lior Gepstein (Director of Cardiology & Director of the Research Division).

🔹 Prof. Rafi Beyar , former Rambam Director General and President of the International Friends Associations, led a deep dive into the technologies reshaping healthcare. This panel also included Dr. Iyad Khamaysi , Director of Advanced Endoscopy Unit at the hospital and Director of the Uzia Galil Innovation Lab, and Prof. Michael Mimouni , Director of the Cornea Unit at Rambam.

Events like these allow us to connect our clinical work with the global tech community, ensuring that the next generation of life-saving treatments reaches the people who need them most- our patients

15/01/2026

New Hope for Severe OCD Patients

A groundbreaking surgery performed at Rambam Health Care Campus is transforming the treatment landscape for severe, treatment-resistant OCD in Israel.

For the first time, doctors utilized an advanced Double-site Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) technique, which targets two different brain regions, offering a deeper level of personalization for patients who have exhausted all other treatment options.

The results speak for themselves: international data shows that with this method, response rates among particularly treatment-resistant patients can reach 80%.

Watch Dr. Lior Lev Tov explain the procedure in the video

01/01/2026

A Perfect Start to 2026: Rambam Welcomes Maya to the World
While everyone was celebrating the start of the new year, Nadia Kolosov’s “celebration” moved at lightning speed.

Nadia hadn’t even reached the delivery room when, at 1:22 a.m., little Maya made her entrance into the world in the maternity triage area. The 3.235 kg (7.1 lbs) bundle of pure sweetness decided that 2026 simply couldn’t begin without her.

We wish the Kolosov family heartfelt congratulations and endless happiness.

31/12/2025

We have emerged from a challenging year as a nation - a year filled with moments that demanded our strength, faith, and hope. Yet even in the most difficult times when reality and the road ahead was uncertain, we remained focused on the future.

Because at Rambam, looking ahead means seeing the smile of a patient being discharged home; envisioning the next medical breakthrough; and recognizing the shared human fabric that unites us all- all sectors, beliefs, and faiths working side by side to save lives.

As we conclude 2025, we look forward to a brighter 2026 in good health.

Wishing you a happy New Year 🎊✨

24/12/2025

87 years of Rambam. Honestly? It doesn’t feel like it.

Eighty-seven years ago today, we began our journey here in Bat Galim. Since then, so much has changed. Buildings have risen higher, and what was once considered science fiction is now part of our daily medical reality.

What has remained exactly the same is our core purpose: a steadfast focus on people, health, and well-being.

Rambam is a mosaic of staff and patients, proving every single day that before anything else, we are simply human.

Our deepest thanks to our teams, past and present, and to you, our patients and community, who have trusted us to walk alongside you for nearly nine decades.

We wish us all days of peace, happiness, and above all, good health.

21/12/2025

Last week, we marked a historic milestone at Rambam Health Care Campus: the final Beutler Symposium: Israel’s Frontiers in Genomic Medicine.

Since its founding in 2012 by Bonnie Beutler in memory of the legendary Dr. Ernest Beutler, this program has been a cornerstone of Israel’s scientific landscape. For over a decade, it has bridged the gap between fundamental discovery and clinical care, empowering the brightest minds to push the boundaries of what’s possible in medicine.

Highlights from a day of world-class science:

✅ Nobel Laureate Prof. Bruce Beutler delivered a keynote on identifying cancer resistance mutations, proving that fundamental genetic research remains the key to future therapies.

✅ Cross-Institutional Impact: The program has supported 10 elite investigators from Israel's top institutions—including the Technion, Weizmann Institute, Sheba, Tel Aviv University, and Hebrew University.

✅ Cutting-Edge Frontiers: From gene therapy for deafness and epigenetic liquid biopsies to predicting antibiotic resistance, the research presented showcases how genomic medicine is fundamentally changing patient care.

As we conclude this chapter, the legacy of the Beutler family lives on through the researchers supported and the lives improved by their discoveries.

Special thanks to Prof. Rafael Beyar, Chair of the Scientific Advisory Council, and Dr. Michal Mekel, Director General of Rambam, for their leadership and vision in making Israel a global hub for genomic innovation.