News for Israeli Health System Nurses to go on strike beginning Tuesday morningNurses to begin strike after negotiations with Finance and Health ministries fail. Israelis' medical records to be put online for researchCabinet approves national plan for digital health as a national growth engine. Minorities' poor health care harms childrens' learning ability800 million people spend at least 10% of household budget on health care expenses. Doctor removes screw from six-year-old's noseScrew flies out of computer keyboard, enters Haifa boy's nose. 13% of haredim too poor for medical treatmentNew study indicates that 13% of haredim refrain from necessary medical treatment due to monetary concerns. Study: Number of blind people globally to triple by 2050More patients are vision-impaired than ever before; new study suggests how countries can lessen the health burden and improve lives. Israel's health system ranks as one of the best globallyComparative study shows Israelis enjoy top health care, but need to work on environmental protection. Sanders: Repealing Trump healthcare proposal 'major victory'Bernie Sanders calls withdrawal of GOP health bill ‘victory,’ Reform movement urges expanding coverage. Poll: Israelis distrustful of hospital doctorsNew poll shows Israelis far more likely to trust doctors at their local clinic than hospital staff. Nurses Back to Work, But Can State Afford Them?Israel's nurses were back at work Thursday morning, after a lengthy strike by nurses was settled with a new work agreement. 17-Day-Old Nurses' Strike EndsAgreement between nurses and Finance Ministry will see the nurses' salaries being increased over 4.5 years. Democrats Blast Maine Governor for Gestapo RemarksState Democrats are lashing out at Maine Governor Paul LePage after he compared the IRS to the Nazi Gestapo. Romney Republicans Claim Ruling Focuses ElectionsIt was hailed as a win for the Obama Administration. The jury is still out over whether the Supreme Court ruling will help or hurt Obama. Doctors Practically on StrikeHospitals and medical clinics around the country are on a part-time Sabbath schedule, as the doctors’ near-strike climbs a notch. How to Reduce Heart Attack RiskGood news for heart attack patients: 11 years of research in Israel by US National Health Care Services shows how to reduce the risk. More Preemies, Better CareOne in eight babies in Israel is born prematurely and needs intensive care. Maayenei HaYeshuah Hospital saves two 23-week babies. Hospitals Dangerously FullHospital are dangerously full; wards could be closed to new patients in just two weeks, the Nurses' Union warns. Good OECD Report Card for IsraelIsrael has a good report card in the health sector in comparison with other OECD nations, as seen in data just released by the Ministry of Health. PM: ER Won't be MovedDeputy Health Minister wanted emergency room relocated because of graves uncovered beneath it. UTJ not expected to leave coalition. Injection-Free Shot Gets FDA OKChildren requiring human growth hormone will no longer face the fright and pain of shots, thanks to Teva Pharmaceuticals' needle-free injection. |
