Hadassah On Call

In this episode of Hadassah On Call, host Mayan Hoffman explores the complexities and innovations in pediatric emergency medicine with Dr. Saar Hashavya, head of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Department at Hadassah Medical Organization. They discuss critical topics like how doctors prioritize care in high-stress situations, the decision between ambulance and car transport in emergencies, and co...

Hadassah On Call newsest episode starts with a vital discussion on men’s health. Dr. Ofer Gofrit, chair of Urology at the Hadassah Medical Organization, dives into prostate cancer, the most common malignant tumor in men today.  He explains who’s most at risk, why screening from age 45 is key, and how active surveillance can help avoid overtreatment. Dr. Gofrit also explores lifestyle choices that...

This episode of the Hadassah On Call podcast takes us inside the Gandel Rehabilitation Center at Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus for a look at a comprehensive approach to recovery for rehabilitation patients. Whether wounded in war or in need of services for classic reasons, the new state-of-the-art facility provides holistic care that helps patients regain maximal function.  According to guest Dr....

“We’ve been through a major trauma,” said Dr. Shiri Ben-David, chief psychologist at the Hadassah Medical Organization. She joins the newest episode of the Hadassah On Call podcast to discuss what trauma really is and how to help the people who are reeling from it.  Trauma is an event that threatens someone’s life or body — either directly or through a loved one. It shouldn’t be used to label simp...

On this episode of Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine , we’re talking about two medical breakthroughs that are changing the face of cancer detection and treatment in Israel — and beyond. First, we explore the Vectra WB360, a cutting-edge digital mole mapping system newly installed at Hadassah and the only one of its kind in the Middle East. Dr. Rony Shreberk-Hassidim, a senior physician i...

Poor nutrition, and poor gut health, are among the common indicators of serious health issues. Hadassah expert Dr. David Hakimian, senior gastroenterologist, discusses symptoms and much more. In the latest episode of Hadassah On Call, Dr. David Hakimian, a senior gastroenterologist at the Hadassah Medical Organization who specializes in clinical nutrition and bowel diseases, discusses nutrition ha...

On this month's episode of Hadassah On Call, we discusses how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect individuals who have experienced traumatic events as well as those close to them. Some 500,000 Israelis have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of the October 7 Hamas attack, says Dr. Shiri Ben-David. This figure does not include those Israelis who are suffering but may not...

How important are the correct shoes? Is foot health only crucial if you are diabetic? Simple fractures, arthritis—what are the new treatments? On this month's episode of Hadassah On Call , we're talking to Dr. Yechiel Gellman, senior foot and ankle surgeon at the Hadassah Medical Organization. Dr. Yechiel Gellman shares his perspectives on the evolving landscape of foot and ankle surgery, emphasiz...

I n this Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine episode , we sit down with Dr. Dvora Bauman, director of the Bat Ami Center for Victims of Sexual Abuse at the Hadassah Medical Organization. Returning as a guest, Dr. Bauman sheds light on the pressing issue of sexual violence stemming from the October 7 Hamas massacre in Israel, discussing its implications and the challenges ahead. “Sexual vio...

In this month's episode of Hadassah on Call: New Frontiers in Medicine, we speak with Dr. Donna Zfat-Zwas, a cardiologist and the director of the Linda Joy Pollin Cardiovascular Wellness Center for Women at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem. A guest on our podcast previously, she delves into women's heart health, exploring strategies for maintaining a healthy heart and outlining practical treatment appr...

In this newest episode, host Maayan Hoffman sits down with Dr. Michal Kaufmann to discuss the global impact of hearing loss, which affects over 1.5 billion people in at least one ear, with around 430 million requiring rehabilitation for disabling hearing loss. Dr. Kaufmann discusses the prevalence of difficulty hearing among adults and advancements in preventing, recognizing, and treating hearing...