Hadassah Australia in Caulfield North, Victoria | Charitable organisation

Hadassah Australia

Locality: Caulfield North, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9272 5600

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25.01.2022 This world-first initiative by Hadassah to support coronavirus patients is making headlines around the world People who have recovered from the disease are volunteering to access the wards and help those currently being treated. It comes amid a surge in cases in the region. A little bit of help can go a long way

25.01.2022 Saving lives on the way to saving lives Just before he began his specialisation internship at Hadassah - and after years of service as a doctor in the army - Dr Yankee Hussein saved lives in another way. The superstar donated bone marrow to a patient whose identity he doesnt know. Dr Hussein trained at Hadassah Hospital when he began his medical career 12 years ago. It was here that he gave his first bone marrow sample after learning there was a shortage in supply. ... But he was surprised to receive a phone call all these years later informing him his bone marrow was needed and could save lives. So, on the trip to Hadassah to begin his specialisation internship, he thought it was fitting to stop along the way to give this special gift. See more

24.01.2022 Because of David Avital's condition, Hadassah’s surgeons decided to perform a less invasive procedure while Avital was fully awake, using only local anesthesia. Hadassah is the only hospital in Israel that offers this surgical option.

24.01.2022 Our world faces many challenges that undermine peace, security, and social harmony. To confront these challenges, we must start with a shared solidarity - the simplest form is friendship Through friendship we can contribute to the fundamental shifts that are urgently needed to achieve lasting stability, weave a safety net that will protect us all, and generate passion for a better world where all are united for the greater good #internationaldayoffriendship

22.01.2022 A fantastic storybook to help children make sense of mask-wearing Great work by Jewish Care's Healthy Communities team.

22.01.2022 We couldn't have asked for a more sensitive, patient, and empathetic midwife. Osnat took care of us with grace, dedication and endless professionalism. She was kind, attentive and always helpful. Thank you, Osnat, for making my birth a magical and perfect experience. - A message from a new mother to Osnat Hechter, a midwife at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem

22.01.2022 Some lovely ideas Here are ways Jewish congregations around the world are observing Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur this year, from pretaped shofar blasts to webinars on how to make your own altars.

21.01.2022 When you combine teaching, research, and clinical activity, you reach excellence.

20.01.2022 Israel's chronic nursing shortage has worsened in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic's second wave. Hadassah Australia is actively addressing this problem through our Ethiopian nursing scholarships. We are working to create more nurses for Israels hospital system and provide a career path for disadvantaged Ethiopian-Israelis. Learn more: https://www.hadassahaustralia.org/achotenu

20.01.2022 An extraordinary blog from a Hadassah nurse Libbie Goldstein knows the hospital well, as a maternity ward nurse and a cancer survivor. Plus her mother was a midwife at the Hadassah for forty years. Since her recovery, Libbie has put efforts and time in teaching medical professionals her life experience and knowledge.

20.01.2022 A heart-warming letter sent by Miri Azran, mother of 15-year-old Hila Hila was admitted as a patient in the childrens oncology department at Hadassah. The letter, addressed to Dr Lisandro, read: Dear Dr Lisandro, Hila was admitted into your care in the morning for emergency surgery, and already from the first moment you showed extraordinary sensitivity and professionalism. You explained everything for us, with patience that was beyond comprehension. You made sure we knew... what to expect in the operating room and the recovery period. We thank G-d for sending an amazing communicator to be Hilas surgeon, to operate on her and take care of her. And we are thankful we got the chance to get to know an amazing person and doctor! Thank you very much! Hila and mum Miri See more

19.01.2022 Dream Doctors Director Tsour Shriqui says Israel is the only country where medical clowns are still working regular shifts in hospitals since the coronavirus outbreak, and directly with Covid-19 patients.

19.01.2022 With thanks from Israel Israeli Health Minister Yuli Edelstein thanked Hadassah supporters around the globe for their contributions to fighting Covid-19 at Hadassah Hospital. "On a daily basis [supporting Hadassah is] a very noble task, but during the days of coronavirus we all see how important this assistance is."

19.01.2022 The new Rehab Center at Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus rapidly taking shape The new centre will be a state-of-the-art facility, able to meet the growing demand for high quality rehabilitation services, with multi-disciplinary treatments available. These will contribute to a healthy state of mind through improved movement. In the words of Dr Tamar Elram, Director Hadassah Mt Scopus: The new Rehabilitation Center at Mount Scopus will help people regain hope and their physical capabilities restoring their independence and dignity.

19.01.2022 When Long Island-born book publicist Jessica Singer married Yehoshua Freud, a computational chemist last August, her husband didnt mention the family legacy surrounding the date of June 1. Yehoshuas birthday is June 1. Yehoshuas mothers birthday is June 1. And Yehoshuas Vienna-born grandmother, Omama, was born on June 1. Jessica and Yehoshua were delighted that Jessica became pregnant soon after the wedding. They decided to have the baby in the new Rady Mother an...d Child Center at Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus. Not only was the birthing center modern and beautiful and close to their home in Maale Adumim, but Jessica had done her graduate work in Jewish education at the Hebrew University, and she understood the historical weight of the return of the Mount Scopus hospital campus to Hadassah following the 1967 war. Jessica and Yehoshua were all set for a June 6 delivery, but because of some complications, her doctors thought Jessica should have a cesarean section. After looking at her chart and the calendar, they scheduled the birth for June 1. That happens to be Omamas 100th birthday, said Jessica. And here I was on June 1 on Mount Scopus, where I fell in love with Israelthis time, with my beautiful baby boy, Betzalel Yonah. Mazel Tov to all four generations of Freuds! See more

18.01.2022 What will the future of medicine look like? Check out this innovative series of live virtual events exploring the future frontiers of medicine, featuring some of Hadassah Hospital's top visionaries.

18.01.2022 Hadassah Australia long-term friend and Committee Member, Michael Krape, discovered the real impact of our Ethiopian nursing scholarships after an unplanned visit to Hadassah Hospitals emergency room earlier this year.

18.01.2022 We all know how important nutrition is for good health. Now one Hadassah nutritionist has gone the extra mile to make sure her patients eat right. Yael Kadori, who works with patients with kidney problems, has written a recipe book for her patients to ensure they can still enjoy their meals while following a strict diet. The book includes recipes with limited levels of sodium, potassium and phosphorus, in addition to other concessions that are needed when a patient is... receiving dialysis or having kidney problems. To be sure they taste great, every recipe was prepared and tasted with the help of a team of nutrition interns, chefs, and dialysis health professionals! See more

17.01.2022 The worlds favourite medical clown Dush gets tested for Covid-19 regularly, like all staff at Hadassah. Its all to make sure he can continue putting a smile on the faces of the precious children in the wards and ensure they are in good spirits. Its the only time we wish for Dush to be negative

17.01.2022 Last month, we lost a woman who has had a greater impact on womens heart health in Israel than any doctor around the world but most Israelis do not know her name - Ms Irene Pollin

16.01.2022 With a dramatic increase in calls to Israels domestic abuse hotlines since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, the Hadassah Foundation quickly launched a COVID-19 Response Fund to help the leading womens organisations battle this alarming phenomenon.

16.01.2022 The brothers and sisters of the country - Anyone that goes to Hadassah Hospital meets a sister or a brother. Whether in the emergency room, the operating room, the clinics or the maternity ward, there is always someone there for you with dedication, professionalism, and a smile. All the time.... Now, you can meet them all around Jerusalem. See more

16.01.2022 We cant get enough of this podcast As the Israeli economy reopens, uncertainty continues. Host Dina Kraft takes us back into the lives of Jews and Arabs we met in earlier episodes to see how theyre faring, and whats changed about the efforts that brought them together. Listen: https://pod.link//OGY0MDdmMTctN2JjYi00MmFjLTljMjAtMThiMDQ5

15.01.2022 Dont miss this fascinating update from Israels Adva Center: https://bit.ly/AdvaReport The shrinking of economic activities in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic converged with existing social and economic gender inequalities in Israel. This report paints a clear picture of how the crisis has disproportionately impacted women.

14.01.2022 Listen Australian expat Prof Vernon van Heerden, head of Hadassahs General Intensive Care Unit (ICU), featured on Hadassah podcast On Call to discuss what goes on behind the scenes of the hospitals ICU. Prof van Heerden also spoke about his latest research on burnout among doctors in the medical profession and "compassion fatigue". Plus much more. Listen now

13.01.2022 This hero is fighting cancer and coronavirus. The one-year-old, situated in the paediatric oncology unit with her mother, is continuing to undergo cancer treatment. At home, her father stayed with the five children, longing to be reunited. The computer was provided by the hospital to facilitate these special moments

13.01.2022 How are we faring with the #COVID19 crisis and beyond? Both personal and national negative impacts of COVID-19 continue to build, according to a new report by ORIMA Research. The report also found the impacts increasingly differ across states and territories. Mental health impacts are also becoming increasingly evident.... Join us on Monday 7 September to explore the mental health consequences of COVID-19 and the practical ways we can support ourselves, and each other, through this crisis.

12.01.2022 Dont miss tonights timely live webinar about safeguarding your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event starts at 5.30pm AEST. Click here to register: shorturl.at/hnHKX

12.01.2022 On this day in 1984 Israel began Operation Moses, a seven-week clandestine mission to bring more than 8,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel. Today, Israel’s Ethiopian community boasts over 140,000 members who continue to play important roles in all facets of Israeli society.

11.01.2022 Four of Australia and Israels leading mental health experts came together on Monday to discuss some of the mental health consequences of COVID-19 and the practical ways to support one another through this crisis. Catch up on the full webinar here

11.01.2022 Hadassah hospital gave three people a new drug made from antibodies from people who had had coronavirus; they are all now home after astonishing recovery. Promising signs!

10.01.2022 A fantastic storybook to help children make sense of mask-wearing Great work by Jewish Cares Healthy Communities team.

10.01.2022 Nursing scholarship beneficiary Rachel Ademe thanks the Hadassah Australia community With your support, Rachel has been able to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. Born in Ethiopia, Rachel and her family made aliyah when she was three months old. For as long as she can remember, Rachel wanted to work in the medical profession, but it was during her army service that she felt a strong desire to become a nurse after seeing the dedication of the nursing staff around her.... In particular, the nurses' ability to listen, give advice and help their patients convinced Rachel that this was the right path to follow. Rachel found the prepatory studies difficult, but thanks to the Hadassah Ethiopian Nursing Scholarship program, she was able to receive support -educational and financial - to undertake an alternative study pathway. Mazel tov Rachel To learn more about our Ethiopian nursing scholarships, visit: https://www.hadassahaustralia.org/ethiopian-nursing

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09.01.2022 The boy who received his heart as a gift Val Machison, 14, suffered from a severe heart disorder that put his life in danger. When his condition worsened, a heart transplant looked all but a certainty. But at the last minute, a team of Hadassah cardiology specialists saved Val from the inevitable. ... In the middle of the night, the team raced to the hospital and stabilised his condition in a short yet life-changing operation. See more

08.01.2022 Catch up on our August newsletter The latest from Hadassah Hospital, COVID-19 in Israel, and ground-breaking medical research. https://bit.ly/3knyPNY Hadassah's resourcefulness is on display in multiple ways, including a clinical trial in partnership with Israel-based manufacturer, SodaStream. We also look at how Hadassah doctors have scooped major research awards in Israel. And so much more.

07.01.2022 The coronavirus pandemic may have put a lot of things on hold, but medical clowning is not one of them! Watch Dush get ready for work and continue his mission of reducing children's stress levels and making it easier for medical staff to provide their services.

06.01.2022 The Hadassah Australia Medical Research & Collaborations (HAMRC) Foundation invites you to a webinar to explore the link between prematurity and the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adulthood. This webinar is important viewing for anyone who is a parent or grandparent of a premature child or was born prematurely themselves. It will explore the implications of the link between prematurity and CKD and the steps that should be taken to minimise risk. The panel will also discuss new research which aims to prevent or delay the onset of CKD in people born prematurely.

06.01.2022 While the public is focused on the desperate race to find a vaccine, the research community is committed to addressing a far wider range of ongoing medical needs, writes Dr Errol Katz, Chair of the Hadassah Australia Medical Research & Collaborations Foundation.

06.01.2022 Israel really is #InnovationNation A collaboration between Hadassah Hospital and SodaStream providing respiratory assistance for COVID-19 patients. Who would have guessed it?

05.01.2022 May the new year bring health and happiness to you and your families. Although Rosh Hashana is different this year, the Hadassah team hopes you can celebrate in a safe, memorable and meaningful way.

04.01.2022 Researchers at Hadassah, led by Prof Dana Wolf, are closing in on the maternal-to-fetal viral spread and new antiviral approaches that will change the outcome of congenital infection forever.

04.01.2022 A true leader in medicine Prof Sigal Sviri, Head of Hadassah's Outbreak ICU, this week appeared on the cover of Forbes Israel (right) in its "Best Doctors of 2020" issue. Featured alongside Prof Idit Matot and Prof Galia Rahav, Hadassah's Prof Sviri is leading the charge caring for hospitalised coronavirus patients. Together with her team of medical staff, Prog Sviri is saving lives in extraordinarily challenging circumstances.

03.01.2022 Israels chronic nursing shortage has worsened in the wake of the coronavirus pandemics second wave. Hadassah Australia is actively addressing this problem through our Ethiopian nursing scholarships. We are working to create more nurses for Israels hospital system and provide a career path for disadvantaged Ethiopian-Israelis. Learn more: https://www.hadassahaustralia.org/achotenu

03.01.2022 Dr Shaden decided she wanted to be a doctor at age 10 after her grandfather suffered a heart attack in their village near Nazareth where there was no immediate medical treatment available. Today she leads the Emergency Medicine Department at Hadassah and has set her sights on expanding and improving the emergency room.

03.01.2022 Anyone can save a life! Mohammad Hammi, a cleaner at Hadassah, received a certificate of appreciation after he noticed a woman struggling to breathe and alerted medical staff. An examination revealed she urgently needed a ventilator. "This case proved just how much everyone can make a difference," Mohammad said.

03.01.2022 Don't miss this fascinating update from Israel's Adva Center: https://bit.ly/AdvaReport The shrinking of economic activities in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic converged with existing social and economic gender inequalities in Israel. This report paints a clear picture of how the crisis has disproportionately impacted women.

03.01.2022 From the archives: In 1967, Hadassah Hospital found itself treating swells of wounded soldiers and civilians. The July 1967 edition of Hadassah Magazine included a harrowing account, excerpted below, of the first 60 desperate and magnificent hours at the burdened medical centre.

03.01.2022 A few of the many heroes at Hadassah: our team of cardiology specialists The team saved the life of a 17-year-old girl, Donia Mashasha, who suffered a cardiac arrest just before celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the holiday which ends the month of Ramadan. When the family entered Donias room, they found her lying on the floor - blue to the face, without a pulse. Pictured: Donia Mashasha pictured with her brothers, alongside Dr Gil Dagan, who led the fight for her life.

03.01.2022 Don't miss tonight's timely live webinar about safeguarding your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event starts at 5.30pm AEST. Click here to register: shorturl.at/hnHKX

02.01.2022 Four of Australia and Israel's leading mental health experts came together on Monday to discuss some of the mental health consequences of COVID-19 and the practical ways to support one another through this crisis. Catch up on the full webinar here

02.01.2022 We can't get enough of this podcast As the Israeli economy reopens, uncertainty continues. Host Dina Kraft takes us back into the lives of Jews and Arabs we met in earlier episodes to see how they're faring, and what's changed about the efforts that brought them together. Listen: https://pod.link//OGY0MDdmMTctN2JjYi00MmFjLTljMjAtMThiMDQ5

02.01.2022 A true leader in medicine Prof Sigal Sviri, Head of Hadassahs Outbreak ICU, this week appeared on the cover of Forbes Israel (right) in its "Best Doctors of 2020" issue. Featured alongside Prof Idit Matot and Prof Galia Rahav, Hadassahs Prof Sviri is leading the charge caring for hospitalised coronavirus patients. Together with her team of medical staff, Prog Sviri is saving lives in extraordinarily challenging circumstances.

02.01.2022 To be born again A new gynaecology clinic at Hadassah has opened to help pregnant women with previous experiences of sexual abuse, stillbirth, or other traumatic pregnancy experiences. The new clinic, called ' ' (Corrective Birth), acknowledges that childbirth can be traumatic even before arriving at the delivery room for some women, and works to ease the stressors around this experience. Photo: Prof Walfish, Dr Alush-Kam, Dr Elram, and Dr Levitt

02.01.2022 Listen Australian expat Prof Vernon van Heerden, head of Hadassah's General Intensive Care Unit (ICU), featured on Hadassah podcast On Call to discuss what goes on behind the scenes of the hospital's ICU. Prof van Heerden also spoke about his latest research on burnout among doctors in the medical profession and "compassion fatigue". Plus much more. Listen now

01.01.2022 How does a family celebrate their son’s bar mitzvah while their young daughter is being treated for cancer? It’s not a dilemma any family would like to find themselves in, but it must be addressed. The solution, initiated by Hadassah Hospital, was simple: bring the celebration to the hospital! A side room near their daughter’s ward was converted to the event room for close family, with drinks and refreshments taken care of by volunteers.... And the nursing department even volunteered to look after the girl while the family attended a shabbat meal together. See more