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Saying Thank You: Retiree and Volunteer Conference

About 200 retirees and volunteers participated in this week's annual conference for Hillel Yaffe Medical Center's retirees and volunteers, where they enjoyed a variety of lectures by the medical center's specialists, a sensory performance, and a delicious lunch

1/03/2026

Meet the Department’s New Emotional Support Therapist, Bello

He's nonjudgmental, never critical and patients who've met him open up completely. Meet Bello – a mixed-breed dog from Hadera's municipal animal shelter who has become Israel's first shelter dog to work as a therapy animal, helping mental health patients in their recovery

25/02/2026

New Service for Oncology Patients: Acupuncture to Help Relieve Disease Symptoms

Hillel Yaffe’s Oncology Institute now offers acupuncture alongside conventional care to help relieve pain, side effects and anxiety as part of a holistic body-mind approach

25/02/2026

The Committee on the Status of Women Visits Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

The Committee on the Status of Women held its session today at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, as part of an ongoing effort to better understand the needs and advance funding for acute care examination rooms across Israel

19/02/2026

The Surgery that Changed Maria’s Life

After decades of pain and multiple surgeries, Hillel Yaffe’s joint replacement specialists operated on Maria Darin of Or Akiva—six weeks later, she is pain-free and walking again

10/02/2026

Pregnancy and Childbirth Conference: Empowering Women Every Step of the Way

Over 200 expectant mothers and partners attended Friday’s Pregnancy and Childbirth Conference, showcasing the new delivery rooms and maternity services in collaboration with Hadera’s Holistic Center

8/02/2026

Tu B'Shvat at Hillel Yaffe: Celebrating Ongoing Growth

The traditional tree planting ceremony at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center took place near the Emergency Department. The planting of the new trees symbolized growth and development, against the backdrop of construction on the future fortified Emergency Department Building

4/02/2026

Partners on the Journey: From Illness to Compassion

The Multiple Sclerosis Unit in Hillel Yaffe continues to lead with innovative care. Recently, Israel’s first peer-mentor course for MS patients was completed, in partnership with the Israel Multiple Sclerosis Society—training mentors from within the clinic itself

3/02/2026

Planting in Shvat or Allergy Season?

Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish Arbor Day, celebrates nature and renewal—but for many, it also signals the start of allergy season. Dr. Vered Shichter-Confino, Director of the Allergy and Immunology Unit, explains why symptoms appear and how to prepare properly

1/02/2026

From the NICU to Walking Down the Wedding Aisle: A Moving Proposal at Discharge

Bar Sassi and Philip Kochuk from Hadera experienced a complicated pregnancy, including hospitalization in the High-Risk Pregnancy Unit and a 36-day stay in the NICU at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center. Right before heading home with their baby boy, Philip got down on one knee and surprised Bar in front of the staff with a marriage proposal

27/01/2026