Assuta medical centers

No. 38: Joshua Shemer, Shali Mazaki-Tovi: Bringing innovation to healthcare

Assuta's Joshua (Shuki) Shemer and Sheba's Shali Mazaki-Tovi are at the forefront of Israel's medical innovation.

(L-R): Shali Mazaki-Tovi, Joshua Shemer
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A real eye opener: Surgeon mistakenly operates on patient's healthy eye

An illustrative image of the HPV vaccine.

Gynecologist to 'Post': This is why everyone should get the HPV vaccine - opinion

 Assuta Medical Center in Beersheba

This is what the new hospital that opened in Beersheba looks like from the inside


This drug could stop Ashkenazi women from developing breast cancer 

Dr. Larisa Ryvo now works with Olaparib to prevent breast cancer from occurring or recurring.

 Dr. Ryvo checks her patient at Assuta Ashdod Hospital

Israeli court stops genetic testing to find mother of embryo-swap baby

The district court ruled that it is necessary to appoint a legal guardian who will recommend what is in the baby's best interest and determine whether to continue the genetic tests or not.

 AN ULTRASOUND examination for a pregnant woman at a gynecology clinic in Tel Aviv.

Israeli virtual hospital gives health, hope to Palestinians

Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital has launched a new clinic for Arabs living in the territories. Its guiding principle is “we want to bring health to everyone.”

 Prof. Adi Leiba looks into his microscope at Assuta Ashdod Hospital

Around 6,000 Israelis die yearly of infectious disease. Home hospitals help

For the last five years, Assuta Ashdod has been at the forefront the home hospitalization program in Israel.

 Inbal Amit

Assuta brings minimally invasive spine surgery to the masses

The revolutionary DTRAX Spinal System is a set of single-use surgical implants that aids in a minimally-invasive approach to cervical spinal decompression and stabilization.

 DTRAX X-ray

Who are Israel's best doctors in each field?

The list contains a total of 378 doctors and, for the first time, includes gynecologists and fertility specialists.

 Female doctor looking at x ray film of patient head injury while working with another doctor at the hospital. Medical healthcare staff and doctor service.

An 'EpiPen' bracelet? Assuta Ashdod develops concept to save lives

A pediatric nurse at Assuta has developed a concept for the first-ever compact epinephrine injection device. She was able to do that via Assuta Ashdod accelerator.

 Sarah Sberro-Cohen, Assuta Ashdod pediatric nurse who developed the compact epinephrine injection device.

Assuta’s RISE announces collaboration with Philadelphia’s University City Science Center

Participants will gain feedback from clinical, technological and business experts, and will conduct physical meetings in the US with potential partners and investors.

 (L-R) VP Government and Capital Engagement Heath Naquin, head of RISE and of Assuta’s director of medical imaging services Dr. Michal Guindy, co-head of RISE Daniel Rabina and President and CEO Tiffany Wilson

If Passover causes you stress, it may affect your heart

Some people like family holidays, while for others it’s a time full of stress. The stress that comes before and during Passover can take a heavy toll on you

 A man clutches his head as he suffers from a headache and stress (Illustrative)

New Israeli medical tech could lighten load for healthcare system

The smart micro-needle works to detect serious underlying medical issues in the wearer as they go about their day-to-day life.

 Professor Hossam Haick, lead author of the study.