Assaf Harofeh (Shamir Medical Center)

Two measles cases identified at hospital in central Israel

Child in PICU, staffer in same department, infected with measles, Shamir Medical Center reports.

President Herzog lauds Israel's medical heroes at NYC event

At Shamir Medical Center event in New York, Israeli President Isaac Herzog salutes Israel’s medical resilience, says Shamir Medical Center 'gave us light during a time of darkness.'

Yom Kippur cyberattack on Israeli hospital traced to Iran

Wave of recent cyberattacks originated in Iran, includes Yom Kippur targeting of Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, National Cyber Directorate says.

IDF soldier wounded in Syria waves Four Species in hospital

Capt. (res.) Rabbi Liraz Zeira, a Chabad emissary who was severely wounded by a landmine explosion in southern Syria and lost his legs, waved the Four Species in the sukkah at Assaf Harofeh Hospital

Cyberattack on Israeli hospital:

Emails leaked, central management system unharmed

Investigations ongoing as Health Ministry and Assaf Harofeh provide details on data leak following Yom Kippur cyberattack.

Serious cyber attack against Israeli hospital on Yom Kippur

On Yom Kippur, the Ministry of Health, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), and the National Cyber Directorate announced that a serious cyberattack was identified and blocked.

Israeli delegation brings sight-saving treatments to Ethiopia

Israeli medical delegation returns from Ethiopia after treating more than 1,600 patients, including refugees and members of the Ethiopian Jewish community.

Man killed by fallen tree while getting water for pregnant wife

A man in his mid-30s was killed this evening when a tree fell on him on the grounds of Shamir Medical Center, where his wife had arrived to give birth.

Herzog visits Shamir underground emergency hospital

President Isaac Herzog,and his wife Michal Herzog paid a visit today to Shamir Medical Center, currently operating under emergency protocols.

Condition of Ramla stabbing attack victim improves

Assaf Harofeh Hospital says 18-year-old who was stabbed in Ramla has stabilized and she is now listed in moderate condition.

Cardiac-arrest patient in Bnei Brak saved against all odds

New ECMO ambulance marks first time in Israel that heart-lung bypass technology  has been used in the field.

New ambulance will allow ECMO treatments in the field

For the first time in Israel: New ambulance will allow cardiac arrest patients to be connected to ECMO in the pre-hospital setting.

Tragedy: Pregnant woman, baby die on way to hospital

28-year-old mother of 3, in good health found unresponsive in her sleep. Efforts to sav mother and child fail.

Global breakthrough in treating post-traumatic stress disorder

For the first time: Researchers identify brain wounds in IDF veterans with PTSD, relieve their symptoms using hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Prisoner escapes hospital after judge orders handcuffs removed

Israel Police investigate escape of prisoner who was ordered unhandcuffed due to claimed medical condition.

Rivlin to leaders: 'Show us the endgame'

Pres. Reuven Rivlin visits Shamir Medical Center, taking innovative breath test and calling on Israelis to 'be suckers and be healthy.'

Hospital shooting:

Terminally ill patient shot dead by husband who ended his life

Man enters hospital, shoots sick wife and commits suicide. Patient in next room grazed in leg by bullet.

Shamir hospital to turn parking lot into emergency care center

Move will add 150 new beds Yitzhak Shamir Medical Center to deal with possible influx of coronavirus patients.

Baby hospitalized with pertussis

Two-month-old hospitalized with pertussis after parents fail to vaccinate.

She finished a shift in the nursery, then went to give birth

Nursery doctor finishes her shift, ascends one floor to have her own baby. 'Within seconds I went from being a doctor to being a patient.'

Israeli teenager rushed to hospital - after eating candy bar

15-year-old Israeli girl in serious condition after suffering allergic reaction to milk chocolate candy bar.

Doctors fighting to save boy injured in apartment fire

After his younger sister died in tragic apartment fire, doctors working around the clock to save Beer Sheva boy still in critical condition.

Netanyahu: Strength will lead to peace

'At the end of the day, this will ensure our ability to make peace with our neighbors, because peace is not made with the weak.'

Patient attacks hospital nurse

Patient curses, threatens nurse, then throws computer screen at her.

Woman gets compensated for vacuum-assisted birth

Woman demands compensation for baby's paralysis, gets compensated for loss of autonomy instead.

Deputy Minister Hotovely welcomes newest addition to the family

Deputy Foreign Minister releases first pictures of daughter Eliraz.

Health Minister, PM's wife visit bride-to-be crash victim

In visit to Sarah Sperling, seriously wounded in horrific bus crash 2 weeks before wedding, Litzman relates a 'clear miracle.'

Convicted murderer escapes, captured shortly afterwards

Yaron Sankar, who was convicted of two murders, escapes hospitalization, but is caught two hours later.

26-Year-Old Woman Stabbed in Ramle

Attacker apprehended by police; it is unclear if this was a criminal hit or terror attack.

Israeli Study Introduces New Options For Brain Damage Treatment

Tel Aviv University study finds hyperbaric oxygen treatment can greatly increase a patient's cognitive ability.