Clalit

Israeli surgeons use custom 3D-printed implant to remove tumor deemed inoperable

Mark was diagnosed where he lived in Russia, and due to the location and the spread, global specialists classified the tumor as inoperable.

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
The medical teams from Clalit Schneider and Clalit Beilinson, together with Mark.
‘THE FEAR of accidental contact with allergenic foods often leads to persistent anxiety and significantly affects the quality of life of both children and their families.’

Can children have a serious allergic reaction just by touching food? Israeli study says no

Findings from a recent study by experts at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa offer reassuring, evidence-based guidance that can help ease unnecessary food allergies anxiety.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Reuven (right) and Yonatan (left) recover at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital following the kidney transplant.

'Unbelievable full circle': Terror attack survivor’s kidney saves rescuer’s brother 24 years later

The transplant linked two families whose lives first crossed during the Second Intifada, when an emergency squad commander stopped the Atzmona massacre.

|ByRUBY SADIKMAN
Clalit health center in Ramla, central Israel. June 10, 2026; Illustrative.

Tel Aviv pediatrician charged with indecent acts against clinic employee

According to the indictment, the doctor repeatedly closed his office door, pulled the employee toward an examination table, and continued despite her resistance.

|ByHODAYA RAN

A historic milestone at Soroka hospital

Built at a cost of NIS 200 million, the new center will be a leader in research and development.

AUGUST 1, 2018ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
DR. LARRY NORTON affixes a mezuzah Tuesday at the new Negev cancer center established in his name.

Paramedical workers in hospitals and clinics will strike Sunday

The general strike will include paramedical workers employed by the Health Ministry, Clalit Health Services, Meuhedet Health Services, the Hadassah Medical Organization, and more.

MAY 24, 2018ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
MEDICAL STAFFERS at Jerusalem’s Hadassah-University Hospital in Ein Kerem discuss yesterday’s call to strike.

Legal abortions continue to decline despite rise in population

According to the law, legal abortions are approved for women whose health would be likely to be harmed by a pregnancy.

MAY 17, 2018ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Close up of female doctor holding syringe with injection (iilustrative)

Clalit strike cancelled

Clalit facilities will function normally.

MAY 5, 2018ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
A doctor examines patient medical records. [Illustrative]

Immigrants complain of language barriers at health centers

With one-fifth of the population speaking Arabic natively and scores of immigrants speaking Russian, English or Amharic as their native tongue, the health system is bound to have gaps.

MARCH 8, 2018ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
meuhedet building 370

Israeli-American study: Obese bariatric surgery patients live longer

The rate of death in obese individuals in the study who did not have surgery was 2.3% compared to 1.3% for those who had surgery

JANUARY 17, 2018ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
BMI chart.

Clalit Health Services plans ‘warning strike’ for Sunday

Clalit Health Services’ 14 hospitals and hundreds of the largest health fund’s community clinics around the country will be hit Sunday by an all-day “warning strike.”

NOVEMBER 2, 2017ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Histadrut protest [File]

The bereaved: Sense and sensitivity

Organizing care for a disabled loved one and subsequent bereavement brings with it a great deal of paperwork and visits to government offices.

OCTOBER 11, 2017ByWENDY BLUMFIELD
At a time when one is feeling raw and vulnerable, a kind word and warm smile can make all the difference.

Study finds good mood increases effectiveness of flu vaccine

The earlier one gets vaccinated the better, as it takes a few weeks until the protective antibodies are produced by the body.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Vaccination against the flu