Corona Twins
A 25 year-old Jerusalem woman recently arrived in our specially dedicated Corona maternity ward 34 weeks pregnant and presenting with heavy contractions. The staff determined she was in an active…
Dr finds a once in a life time brain mass
The Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery of the Helmsley Neurological Institute sees its fair share of dramatic cases. But one recent patient was described by the Department Director, Dr. Gustavo Rajz…
Professor Halvey to be honored as a Yakir Yerushalayim (Worthy Citizen of Jerusalem)
Shaare Zedek Medical Center is proud to congratulate Professor Jonathan Halevy on the announcement that he will be honored as a Yakir Yerushalayim (Worthy Citizen of Jerusalem.) This annual award,…
A Lifesaving “Knife to the Heart”- Performing a Heart Operation Without Surgical Intervention
Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center Becomes First in the World to Perform Procedure Designed by Pi-Cardia Ltd. Using a tiny knife Inserted to the Heart Via Catheterization. The Catheterization…
Happy New Year!
Just 16 minutes into 2021 Shaare Zedek registered our first birth for the year; weighing in at 2950 grams (6.5 lbs), a boy to Muchamed and Sundus Selach. “We had…
Shaare Zedek Prepares for the Vaccine
Nine months after Shaare Zedek admitted its first Corona patient, the hospital is now actively preparing to begin the vaccination process of the entire hospital staff . In a “dry…
Blessings in Lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic began around the beginning of my pregnancy. I remember when my good friend gave birth in March 2020. I was thrilled for her and her new, beautiful…
HOW MANY CLOWNS CAN YOU FIT IN A SZ CORONA WARD?
Leah Weiss is well known around Shaare Zedek as “Rosy the Clown” but for one day she put aside her typical clown costume and suited up in full personal protective…
JONAS SALK, ANTI-SEMITISM AND SHAARE ZEDEK
When President Dwight Eisenhower invited Jonas Salk — who discovered the polio vaccine — to the White House, the president reportedly choked back tears of gratitude. The polls indicated that…
Coronavirus Update from Israel
Dear Friends, We hope that you and your families had an enjoyable and healthy holiday period despite all the challenges. While the situation continues to be uncertain, we are cautiously…
