Dr. Adam Folman, First Year Cardiology Resident
Dr. Adam Folman, 35, married with 1 child, lives in Caesarea. Currently in his first year of cardiology residency after completing his internal medicine residency. He studied medicine in Bologna, Italy. Dr. Folman grew up with a father who was an orthopedist and was surrounded by the “spirit” of medicine his entire life. “Even as a kid, I remember playing doctor with my friends. While my father never pushed me to take the same professional direction, seeing the sense of satisfaction his work brought him inspired me to study medicine as well.
Dr. Folman is among the physicians accepted to Hila - Hillel Yaffe Medical Center’s flagship program for development of leadership and medical excellence, in collaboration with Friends of Hillel Yaffe Medical Center and with the support of the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation. The program trains outstanding medical residents who will be the next generation of medicine, research and leadership at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, giving them tools for their personal and professional development.
“My goal is to continue developing my professional skills in cardiology, bring cutting-edge technology to the hospital and provide patients with the highest and most advanced level of care,” said Dr. Folman.
Dr. Misher Meisel, Fourth Year Ophthalmology Resident
Dr. Misher Meisel, 37, married with 3 children, lives in Binyamina. She is a fourth-year ophthalmology resident. Since childhood, Dr. Meisel was exposed to the work of her father, a cardiologist, and saw his dedication, professionalism and genuine concern for his patients first-hand. “My father has always been my personal role model for dedication and professionalism. I chose to specialize in ophthalmology because it’s a fascinating field in terms of its sophistication. It is a field that is technologically advanced that allows me to help preserve and treat one of the most vital human senses. I believe that medicine is a demanding field that requires a personal and environmental investment and poses many challenges, but also provides a deep sense of purpose and satisfaction through the knowledge that you are making a real difference in society.”
The next generation, from right to left: Eden Gluzman, Dr. Adam Folman, Shira Itzhaki Cohen, Adi Cohen and Dr. Misher Meisel
Adi Cohen, Registered Nurse, Recovery Department
Adi Cohen, 27, from Hadera, earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ruppin Academic Center. She began working as a registered nurse in the Orthopedics Department at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, where she also worked as a student. After just one year on the job, she is now in charge of treating the wounded from the Nova Festival and soldiers injured in the war. “As a relatively young nurse, it was a tough situation to face. The injuries were severe and complex, and the mental state of the wounded was very fragile, but I think it actually made me stronger and more determined to continue learning and growing in this field.
Adi underwent advanced training in intensive care at Hillel Yaffe’s School of Nursing, and for the past several months has been working in the Recovery Department. “Patients in Recovery are in a critical and sensitive state and therefore every staff member must be certified in intensive care. I feel that my work as a nurse is a kind of calling and I’m fulfilling my purpose every day.”
Even as a child, Adi knew she wanted to be a nurse. Even before she was born, she was immersed in the medical field. Her mother worked as a registered nurse in the Emergency Medicine Department. As a child, she would visit her mother at work and learned about nursing up close. “My mother is my inspiration. I want to continue to advance in the field like my mother, to treat and help as people as much as possible,” said Adi.
Eden Gluzman, Physical Therapist, Orthopedics Department
Eden Gluzman, 32, married with 2 children, resides in Hadera. For as long as she can remember, she has always been fascinated by anatomy and the human body. She danced for many years and served as a fitness instructor during her military service. “My mother, a nurse, is completely dedicated to her profession, and I evidently got my passion for helping people from her.”
Eden studied physical therapy at University of Haifa. After graduating, she began working as a physical therapist at one of the HMOs and then joined the Orthopedics Department at Hillel Yaffe.
“I’ve always wanted to work at a hospital. The work is completely different. As a physical therapist in the Orthopedics Department, I help acute patients with severe injuries and those who have undergone complex surgery.”
Since October 7th, Eden believes that physical therapy has received greater public recognition. “The lengthy rehabilitation for limb injury victims from the Nova Festival and the fighting in the field has highlighted the importance of physical therapy. I’m proud to be part of this effort to treat and rehabilitate patients, helping them regain their function as quickly as possible,” said Eden.
Shira Itzhaki Cohen, Occupational Therapist, Child Development Institute
Shira Itzhaki Cohen, 31, married with 2 children, lives in Even Yehuda. After earning her bachelor's in occupational therapy (BOT) from Tel Aviv University, she began working as an occupational therapist at the Child Development Institute at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center.
Her decision to study occupational therapy followed her late father's prolonged battle with cancer. “My mother was a nurse for many years. She cared for my father with incredible devotion. Accompanying him to treatments, I discovered the field of occupational therapy first-hand. I recall the staff also telling me that I was well suited to work in the field. I knew that I wanted a career in health care, and that's where I made the decision to study occupational therapy.
“I truly love what I do. I believe I have the tools and the ability to help children develop properly and give them important tools to move forward - nothing could be more rewarding,” said Shira.
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