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Inspired by the vision and values of Hadassah Founder, Henrietta Szold, Hadassah Australia is committed to creating a thriving, diverse, equal and inclusive Israel by supporting healthcare programs that:
- Provide undergraduate scholarships in health for young Ethiopian-Israelis
- Reinforce the excellence of treatment at Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem.
- Advance innovative medical research
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mprove the lives of young people facing trauma
- Support acute rehabilitation services
- Enhance early childhood development

06/08/2026

Nearly three years after caring for victims of the October 7, 2023, attacks, Dr. Eyal Mizrahi is helping rebuild the Western Negev as the founding director of the Hadassah Medical Organization's new medical center, Hadassah-Helmsley Netivot.

His mission is simple yet profound: bring world-class care, hope and healing closer to the communities that need it most.

04/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Lior Katz. A leader in patient care, research and innovation, Dr. Katz, director of the Gastroenterology and Liver Department at the Hadassah Medical Organization, has been elected chair of the Israel Association of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases.

His vision? Strengthening collaboration, advancing groundbreaking technologies, including AI, and shaping the future of gastroenterology across Israel.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Katz on this well-deserved achievement.

30/07/2026

Imagine slowly losing the ability to do the everyday things most of us take for granted.

For Aya, a high school teacher from Jerusalem, a cornea disease called keratoconus gradually stole her independence. She stopped driving, struggled to teach, endured constant pain and even needed help navigating everyday life.

Everything changed when she came to the Hadassah Medical Organization, where Dr. David Smadja and his team performed an innovative procedure using donor tissue to restore her vision.

Today, Aya - now 38 - is back to teaching, driving and living a full life.

“I got my independence back.”

Her story is a powerful reminder that groundbreaking medicine doesn’t just restore sight — it restores lives.

28/07/2026

Hadassah Australia extends its sincere thanks to artist David Kolieb for his generous initiative, Give Us a Hand.

Through this special sculpture exhibition, David used his creativity and talent to support Hadassah Australia, with proceeds going towards supporting healing physical and emotional wounds of Israelis being treated at the Hadassah Medical Organization.

Through this initiative, David reminds us that creativity can help restore hope and connect our community in a meaningful way.

27/07/2026

Dr. Tanir Allweis, Director of the Multidisciplinary Breast Health Center and Department of Breast Surgery at Hadassah Medical Center, took part in an inspiring conference at The Peres Center for Peace and Innovation focused on the future of personalised breast cancer screening.

The conference highlighted Mirai, a deep-learning model for mammography-based breast cancer risk prediction, developed by Prof. Regina Barzilay of MIT Jameel Clinic.

Leading experts from Hadassah joined colleagues from MIT, Clalit Innovation, Assuta Medical Centers, the Israeli Center for Disease Control, and One in 9, and Hadassah in sharing insights on AI, radiology, screening programs, and patient perspectives.

This important gathering reflects Hadassah’s commitment to advancing innovation in breast health, supporting personalised medicine, and helping shape the future of cancer prevention and care.

21/07/2026

Hadassah Medical Organization proudly participated in the Berlin–Jerusalem Conference on Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, bringing together leading physicians and researchers from Israel and Germany to accelerate innovation in cancer research and patient care.

Experts from Hadassah’s Sharett Oncology Institute, including Prof. Michal Lotem, Prof. Aron Popovtzer, Dr. Joshua Moss, Dr. Yael Vigoda, Prof. Hovav Nechushtan, Prof. Yakir Rottenberg, Dr. Talia Alster, and Dr. Shiri Klein, presented groundbreaking research alongside colleagues from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and the Max Delbrück Center.

The conference concluded with a special reception hosted by the Ambassador of Israel to Germany, attended by Hadassah Director General Prof. Yoram Weiss and international leaders in oncology.

By fostering global partnerships and sharing cutting-edge research, Hadassah continues to help shape the future of cancer treatment—bringing new hope to patients in Israel and around the world.

16/07/2026

Sixteen women and girls from a beauty salon in East Jerusalem’s A-Tur neighbourhood were recently rushed to Hadassah with carbon monoxide poisoning and treated in the hospital’s hyperbaric chamber, the only facility of its kind in the Jerusalem region.

In emergencies like this, hyperbaric oxygen therapy plays a critical role by delivering high-pressure oxygen that helps remove carbon monoxide from the blood and restore oxygen flow to the body.

Prof. Yoram Weiss, Director General of Hadassah Medical Organization, shares the update on the patients and Hadassah’s emergency response, noting that the patients are in moderate condition and crediting the rapid work of ambulance crews and Hadassah teams in helping prevent serious neurological damage.

When every minute mattered, Hadassah’s expertise, technology, and readiness helped turn a dangerous emergency into a story of hope and lifesaving care.

14/07/2026

Swift action saved a young father from Israel’s deadliest snake.
After a day of trekking in the desert, 38-year-old Moshe Koblenz returned home and was bitten by an Israeli mole viper — a rare and dangerous snake with no available anti-venom.

As Moshe’s condition rapidly worsened, Hadassah Ein Kerem’s emergency and cardiology teams moved quickly. Dr. Wasseem Mujahed recognised the signs, Dr. Roy Kofman was ready when the ambulance arrived, and together with Prof. Kobi Assaf, the team confirmed the diagnosis and began urgent treatment to protect Moshe’s heart.

Within hours, Moshe’s condition began to improve, and he was soon out of danger.

Now home with his wife and young daughter, Moshe is reminding others of one lifesaving lesson: in a medical emergency, act fast.

10/07/2026

A frightening accident became a story of expert care at Hadassah Ein Kerem.

A one-year-old toddler from Beit Shemesh was rushed to the Trauma Unit at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem after a metal skewer became embedded in her head following a fall at home.

Despite the alarming injury, the toddler remained fully conscious. At Hadassah, she was immediately evaluated by the paediatric emergency team and neurosurgeons, who performed imaging tests and confirmed that the skewer had not penetrated the skull.

Thanks to the careful assessment and quick response of Hadassah’s medical teams, surgery was not needed. The object was safely removed, the wound was cleaned and sutured, and the toddler was transferred for observation.

Dr. Lea Sarna Cahan, paediatric emergency medicine specialist, emphasised an important message: when a sharp object or foreign body is embedded in the body, it should never be removed at home. Medical care should be sought immediately.

Senior neurosurgeon Dr. Andrés Vargas shared that the toddler was extremely fortunate, as the injury was superficial and caused no significant damage.

The toddler is expected to return home soon and make a full recovery — another powerful reminder of the lifesaving expertise and compassionate care provided every day at Hadassah.

09/07/2026

Stéphane Ledot, Director of Anaesthesiology at Hadassah Medical Center Ein Kerem, represented Hadassah at the annual SRATI Conference, one of the region’s most respected scientific meetings in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine.

Held in the beautiful setting of Sinaia, the conference brought together leading colleagues and experts from Romania and abroad, creating an inspiring space for scientific exchange, collaboration, and innovation in preoperative and critical care medicine.

Dr. Ledot expressed his appreciation to Prof. Șerban Bubenek for his outstanding leadership and hospitality, highlighting the exceptional scientific program and meaningful opportunities for connection and collaboration.

This international participation reflects Hadassah’s continued commitment to advancing anaesthesia, intensive care, and medical excellence on a global stage.

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