Soroka Medical Center

Teen girl hospitalized with suspected rabies

16-year-old girl hospitalized at Soroka Medical Center in Beer Sheva after traveling with puppy suspected to have rabies.

Pregnant woman, unborn child die of COVID

45-year-old woman in 9th month of pregnancy and her unborn baby die at Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva.

22-year-old woman dies from COVID-19 1 month after giving birth

New mother with no background illness succumbs to coronavirus after giving birth.

Bride dies after collapsing at her wedding

33-year-old doctor dies weeks after suffering apparent heart attack at her own wedding.

Health Minister: Mask 'helps'; citizens need to be careful

PM, Health Minister visit Soroka Hospital: 'Question is at what point can hospitals not accept more patients; there's currently space.'

Health Min files complaint:

Soroka Hospital doctor called on public to evade quarantine

'Whoever comes [to the protest] and is not interested in 2 weeks isolation, leave your phone at home.' Edelstein: 'Encourages breaking law.'

Israeli woman hospitalized after mistaking wasabi for avocado

60-year old woman goes to emergency room with 'unexpected chest pressure' after mistakenly eating wasabi at a wedding.

"Horrific" findings show patients' lives were put at risk

Former Health Ministry Comptroller says Israel Hayom's findings on Soroka 'raise concerns,' put lives at risk.

Teenage girl airlifted after falling down ravine

High school student in moderate condition after falling more than 30 feet during a school hike in southern Israel.

4-year-old boy drowns after floods hit southern Israel

Boy falls into flooded river near Negev town, drowning.

Woman killed as car overturns

2 critically injured, 2 lightly to moderately hurt after vehicle overturns on Negev highway in deadly accident.

Plastic surgeon commits suicide in operating room

Senior plastic surgeon at Soroka Hospital takes own life after being barred from training interns.

New study links eczema with ADHD

News Israeli research shows children who suffer 'skin asthma' more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.

Negev's only hospital doesn't serve everyone equally

Negev residents say only local hospital discriminates against members of 3 of Israel's 4 insurance companies.

Toddler killed by ladder in Negev

Bedouin chilld playing near stable dies when ladder falls on her.

Injured Apache pilot regains consciousness

Condition of pilot injured in Negev helicopter crash improves.

'I'm a bad mother'

Beer Sheva woman who threw her baby out of a moving car indicted - but attempted murder charges dropped.

Condition of seriously-injured helicopter pilot improves

Second pilot in Apache helicopter crash in which General David Zohar was killed begins to respond, move arms and legs.

Condition of infant tossed from car improves

Infant does not need operation, authorities extend mother's arrest.

Children from fertility treatments at risk for juvenile cancers

Ben Gurion University, Soroka researchers reveal that children born from fertility and IVF treatments at greater risk for juvenile cancers.

Facebook screens live brain surgeries from Israeli hospital

Brain surgeries taking place at a southern Israeli hospital were broadcast live on Facebook.

Israeli woman dies of swine flu, six others infected

Four women are being treated at Soroka hospital in Be'er Sheva; the other two are hospitalized in Jerusalem.

Newborns Treated after Nurse Diagnosed with Whooping Cough

Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva takes steps to ensure newborns do not get whooping cough after a nurse diagnosed with the disease.

Elementary School Principal Shot on Way to Work

Beloved school principal, 43, in critical condition after being shot in upper body as he drove to school in southern town Kuseife.

Condition of IDF Soldier Wounded by Gaza Sniper Improves

Condition upgraded to 'stable' one day after shootout, Soroka Medical Center says.

Critically Wounded Soldier Opens Eyes for First Time

Ohad Ben-Yishai, who was critically wounded and sedated for two weeks, finally opened his eyes on Saturday.

Rocket Fire Causes Rise in Premature Births in the South

Constant sirens, missile fire sparks 10% increase in birthrate in Be'er Sheva; naming trends reflect confidence in IDF operation.

Public Urged to Pray for Seriously Wounded Soldier

Public asked to pray for Mordechai Yemin, soldier from Itamar who suffered head wound from mortar shells fired by Gaza terrorists.

Three-Year-Old in Negev Airlifted After Snake Bite

Infant in Har Amasa bit while frolicking in playground, evacuated by helicopter to Be'er Sheva hospital.

Doctor Dies in Soroka Hospital, Body Not Found for 24 Hours

Cardiologist dies on his bed in his hospital office. Police unsure of exact cause of death, but say it may have been a heart attack.

Crash in Negev Kills Child, Leaves 4 Injured

11 year old boy killed, four teens injured in crash in southern town of Hura. MDA medics recount the scene.

Car Crash on Route 90; 35 Year Old Woman Killed

Passenger vehicle overturns on Arava Road; 35 year-old woman killed, 3 others suffer moderate to severe injuries.

Beer Sheva Doctor, 34, Drowns at Sea

Police say Dr. Tamir Perry went for a swim in Park Ashkelon and never returned.

Record Number of Births at Be'er Sheva's Soroka Hospital

Midwives at Be'er Sheva's Soroka Medical Center worked extra hard as a high of 58 births was recorded over a 24-hour period.

Tough To Be Female Terrorist Ex-Con in Gaza

PA Arab women terrorists who serve time in Israeli prisons and then attempt to return to Arab society don't have it easy.

MRI Scans May Indicate Improvement in Sharon's Condition

Hospital brain scans appear to give a glimmer of hope for improvement in the condition of former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

Seriously Wounded Soldier's Life in Danger

Head of the Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva says that the wounds sustained by an IDF soldier near Gaza are life threatening.

'One Arm Flew Off, the Other was Crushed'

Captain Ziv Shilon lost one arm and is fighting for use of the other, but says: "IDF is strong."

Injured Officer Salutes with Mangled Arm

Doctors are trying to save Captain Ziv Shilon's right arm. He has regained consciousness.

IDF Hosting NATO's Surgeon-Generals

For first time, IDF Medical Corps hosting senior medical officers from NATO member countries.

Child Recreation, Crisis Services Lacking in Israel

Israel hasn't enough organized recreation for children and youth, says a child welfare expert. No crisis help either, says one angry mother.

IDF Soldier Dies Unexpectedly at Soroka

A soldier training to enter the IDF's elite Sheldag unit died a sudden and unexpected death after complaining of 'weakness.'

Research Breakthrough in Male Fertility

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have made a breakthrough in the field of male fertility.

62-yr-old Israeli Woman Second Victim to Die from Rocket Fire

A 62-year-old woman has become the second victim to lose her life as a result of the weekend rocket fire.

How to Keep to Arteries Young: Live in Israel, Eat 'Med Style'

Living the sunny Mediterranean lifestyle in Israel is a healthier way to keep one's arteries limber for longer, according to a new study

Pregnant Woman Dies of Swine Flu, Healthy Fetus Delivered

A pregnant woman who was hospitalized a month ago with the H1N1 swine flu has died. Her healthy baby was delivered and sent home.