Rambam Health Care Campus - Hospital

Home
Israel
Haifa
Rambam Health Care Campus - Hospital

Rambam is a 1,100 beds of world-class care! Serving 2.7M residents of Northern Israel. Committed to excellence in healthcare & education Thank you for joining us.
(249)

Welcome to Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel. We will keep you informed on the latest news, research and events here at Rambam.

30/08/2026

⚠️ Mistaken Identity: Wild Plant Poisoning Leads to Rambam ICU

Two men recently found themselves fighting for their health in Rambam’s Intensive Care Unit after mistaking tree to***co (Nicotiana glauca) for an edible wild plant and consuming it in a soup.

Unlike cultivated to***co, wild tree to***co contains the toxic alkaloid anabasine, which can cause severe symptoms ranging from dizziness and respiratory failure to seizures. Thanks to the quick thinking of the patients—who brought a sample of the plant to the hospital—Rambam’s medical team and volunteer botanists were able to identify the poison instantly and provide life-saving care.

🌿 Dr. Yael Lurie, Director of the National Poison Information Center at Rambam, urges the public: “Never pick, brew, or eat wild plants unless positively identified by qualified experts. If poisoning is suspected, always bring the source to the emergency department.”

Read more about how our expert teams handled this rare case and how to stay safe. 👇

25/08/2026

32 Years Later: History Repeats at Rambam

Sometimes life writes the most unbelievable parallels. Recently, a family found themselves at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, witnessing a generational echo of history under wartime circumstances.

Twenty-one-year-old Avi*- serving in the elite Yahalom Unit of the IDF Combat Engineering Corps - was seriously wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack in Southern Lebanon and evacuated directly to Rambam.

In a poignant twist of fate, exactly 32 years ago, Avi's father, Haim, was injured in Lebanon and similarly airlifted to Rambam, where his own mother stood by his bedside through a difficult recovery. Today, Haim and his mother find themselves back at the hospital, this time supporting Avi as he receives critical care.

Despite the profound challenges and a painfully familiar road ahead, the family draws strength from deep resilience. Thanks to a rapid emergency response in the field and the dedicated medical team at Rambam, Avi's life was saved.

"My grandson is strong, and he will get through this," shares his grandmother, returning to the halls she walked over three decades ago.

Our thoughts are with Avi, his family, and the two other soldiers wounded in the attack as we wish them all a full and speedy recovery.

*Name changed to protect identity

06/08/2026

Update from Rambam Health Care Campus

Following the IDF Spokesperson’s announcement this morning, four soldiers injured in yesterday’s incident in southern Lebanon were evacuated by helicopter to the Shock Trauma Room at Rambam Health Care Campus. Their condition remains serious.

Watch the helicopter arriving at Rambam's helipad

19/07/2026

Rambam Health Care Campus, EOS, and PTC are teaming up to establish an advanced, in-house Digital Implant Engineering Center in Haifa, Israel.

By combining clinical expertise, industrial metal 3D printing, and cutting-edge CAD software, a dedicated team of physicians and engineers will now design and produce customized, patient-specific implants directly at the point of care.

This framework streamlines the entire process—integrating design, manufacturing, and quality control within the hospital. For patients, this means a better anatomical fit, higher surgical accuracy, and significantly faster treatment and recovery times.

"Personalized medicine is already the foundation of modern healthcare," says Dr. Michal Mekel, Director General of Rambam. "Now, Rambam is setting a new benchmark in personalized medicine for medical devices and implants."

This breakthrough collaboration paves the way for hospitals worldwide to access tailored implant solutions, leading to faster, smarter, and better patient care. 🚀

Learn more about this initiative: www.ptc.com

15/07/2026

The Brave Decision That Saved a Life

Captain Malachi Moundani was rushed to Rambam in critical condition after being wounded during combat in Southern Lebanon. Once his condition had stabilized, imaging revealed an extraordinary and life-threatening finding: a piece of shrapnel had penetrated his body and come to rest just millimeters from his aorta where the slightest movement could have torn the body's main artery, causing catastrophic bleeding and almost certain death.

Because cases like this are exceptionally rare, they are scarcely documented in the medical literature. Despite the enormous risk, Rambam's cardiac surgery and trauma specialists were forced to make a courageous decision: operate rather than leave the shrapnel in place.

In an exceptionally delicate and complex surgical procedure, Dr. Tzvi Adler and Dr. Kamal Morshed of the Department of Cardiac Surgery, under the leadership of Department Director Professor Gil Bolotin, successfully removed the shrapnel, saving Malachi's life and eliminating the danger.

In moments like these, when medical instinct meets years of experience, the skill, judgment, and dedication of our physicians make all the difference. Thanks to their expertise, Malachi is with us today smiling and continuing his recovery.

We wish Malachi a full and speedy recovery!

14/07/2026

This week marks 20 years since Rambam Health Care Campus received the first casualties of the Second Lebanon War (2006) a defining event that transformed the approach to hospital protection and emergency preparedness across Israel’s healthcare system.

During that war, and for the first time under the direct threat of missile attacks on Haifa, Rambam continued to operate without a modern protected infrastructure. When hundreds of civilians were treated, and approximately 200 wounded soldiers arrived directly from the frontline, the lessons learned during that intense month of fighting became a catalyst for change.

Amid the sirens and ongoing attacks, the vision of establishing Rambam’s Fortified Underground Emergency Hospital (FUEH) was born, laying the foundation for one of the world’s most advanced emergency medical facilities

05/07/2026

When Rambam Expertise in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Reaches the World

Rambam's Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has been designated an international training center by AO Craniomaxillofacial (AO CMF), one of the world's leading organizations for education, research, and innovation in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

As part of the program, surgeons from around the world will come to Rambam for advanced clinical training, where they will observe complex surgical procedures, gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and learn alongside the department's specialists.

This designation places Rambam among the world's leading medical centers in the field and further strengthens its position as Northern Israel's only Level I Trauma Center and a leading university-affiliated hospital.

We are proud to welcome surgeons from around the world to learn, train, and expand their expertise under the guidance of our experts

30/06/2026

Rambam Pride

Professor Lior Gepstein, Director of the Division of Cardiology and the Division of Research at Rambam Health Care Campus and a faculty member at the Technion's Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, has been awarded the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant.

This is his fourth ERC grant in recent years an impressive achievement that once again highlights Gepstein’s status as one of the world's leading researchers.

Thanks to the €3.375 million grant, Professor Gepstein will lead the development of advanced 3D models of human heart tissue, combined with innovative optogenetic technologies. The main goal is to deepen understanding and develop effective, groundbreaking treatments for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias.

Congratulations!

29/06/2026

Can a 20-Minute Sound Wave Treatment Break the Cycle of Opioid Addiction?

For years, H. was trapped in a cycle of dependence. What began as medication to relieve pain following a neck injury escalated into an addiction to 130 pills a day.
Recently, Rambam became the first medical center in Israel to perform a groundbreaking treatment for opioid addiction using novel sound wave technology. The procedure was made possible by a unique Israeli innovation developed by Insightec as part of an international clinical study being conducted at select medical centers in the United States and now at Rambam.

The multidisciplinary team, led by Dr. Lior Lev-Tov, Director of the Functional Neurosurgery Unit, and Dr. Amir Minerbi, Director of the Rambam Institute for Pain Medicine, performed targeted modulation of the brain's electrical activity. Using focused ultrasound technology, they precisely targeted the nucleus accumbens the brain's reward center, which plays a key role in pleasure, motivation, and addictive behaviors.

Immediately following the procedure, H. reported that the cravings that had plagued him for years had disappeared. One week later, he was completely free of opioids and had also experienced a dramatic reduction in his need for ci******es and alcohol results that underscore the remarkable potential of this technology to transform addiction treatment.

This breakthrough demonstrates how the combination of Israeli innovation and medical expertise can redefine what is possible and offer new hope to patients struggling with addiction.

28/06/2026

Last week, Rambam Health Care Campus hosted a scientific conference celebrating the life, achievements, and enduring legacy of Professor Yoram Palti z"l, recipient of the prestigious 2022 Israel Prize.

One of Israel's foremost innovators in medicine and technology, Palti championed bold thinking and the seamless integration of scientific discovery with patient care. Guided by the values that defined his career curiosity, perseverance, and scientific courage the conference brought together leading figures from Israel's academic, medical, and technology sectors to reflect on his remarkable contributions and lasting impact.

The conference was led by Professor Rafael Beyar, Rambam's former Director General, now President of Rambam's Friends Associations, and a close friend of Palti. Beyar opened the program with a lecture - The Long and Winding Road of Medical Inventions. Additional presentations were delivered by Professor Uri Sivan, President of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology; Professor Lior Gepstein, Director of both Rambam's Division of Cardiology and the Division of Research. Clinical Associate Professor Stavit Allon-Shalev at the Technion's Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine and other distinguished colleagues paid tribute to Palti's unique professional journey and pioneering achievements.

Palti's legacy continues to shape the future of medicine at Rambam through the Palti & Perlhagen Center for Research and Innovation in Cardiovascular Medicine. Established through the generous support of his close friend and business partner, Mr. Lennart Perlhagen. The Center reflects a partnership that produced groundbreaking innovations and advanced patient care around the world.

As we look to the future, we remain committed to Professor Palti's vision, recognizing that the connection between clinical medicine and innovative research is essential to driving the next generation of medical breakthroughs.

Address

Ha'aliyah Street 8
Haifa
31096

Telephone

+97247773568

Website

https://www.rambam.org.il/en/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Rambam Health Care Campus - Hospital posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your organization to be the top-listed Government Service in Haifa?