News
29-Oct-2008
Dr. Malena Cohen-Cymberknoh was one of three young researchers to receive the “Young Investigator Award” at the 31st European Cystic Fibrosis Conference in Prague for her work on intravenous methylprednisolone pulse therapy for patients with cystic fibrosis.
29-Oct-2008
Prof. Dan Engelhard, head of Pediatrics at Hadassah Hospital-Ein Kerem, flew to Azerbaijan to care for the severely ill two-year-old son of diplomats serving in the Israeli embassy there.
29-Oct-2008
During the Jewish holiday season, Hadassah staff greeted patients arriving at the Medical Center with a gift of apple dipped in honey, a traditional food to convey wishes for a sweet new year.
29-Oct-2008
Hadassah International is helping to fund the upgrade and expansion of Hadassah’s Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine Department. The following is one story of healing from the Blood Bank: As a recent immigrant to Israel, a Russian mother had no support network to turn to when she was diagnosed with lymphoma and needed blood for her bone marrow transplant.
24-Oct-2008
The Hadassah Medical Center is once again hosting The Gerry Schwartz and Heather Reisman International Congress on Chronic Disorders and Disabilities in Children, which will bring together multidisciplinary health professionals from all over the world to discuss how to enhance the care of chronically ill children.
7-Oct-2008
Hadassah France hosted an opening night theatre performance of the musical comedy, Les Aventures de Rabbi Jacob (The Adventures of Rabbi Jacob), together with WIZO-France. Over 3700 people attended and €200,000 were raised for the Hadassah Medical Center’s new Stroke Center of Excellence.
7-Oct-2008
The Mexican Jewish communities of Monterrey and Mexico City warmly welcomed Hadassah Medical Center Director General Prof. Shlomo Mor-Yosef and Hadassah International volunteers and staff in September, proving eager to learn more about the work of Hadassah and to explore the potential for collaborations between Hadassah and medical institutions in their home cities.
25-Sep-2008
Expanding the Hadassah Medical Center’s circle of friendships in Panama and energizing the Hadassah Panama Board of Directors, Director General Prof. Shlomo Mor-Yosef inspired the community with Hadassah’s cutting-edge accomplishments and visions for the future of medicine, during a whirlwind four-day September visit in Panama.
24-Sep-2008
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Bazini as the Young Hadassah International Interim Chair, taking the place of Victoria Jossel who had to step down to devote more time to the demands of her new business. Liz brings years of experience and expertise in the public relations field, as she has been working as a marketing and communications professional in the technology sector for more than 12 years.
23-Sep-2008
After several years of rainy Beachwalks, Young Hadassah Holland was finally able to enjoy a clear day for its Beachwalk 2008.