Monthly Archives: January 2019

Drama at Tel Aviv railway station

Posted on January 19, 2019

One of the new defibrillators delivered to all Israeli railway stations has just saved the life of a woman who suffered a heart attack. Station staff at Tel Aviv Hashalom successfully jumpstarted the woman’s heart, after passengers, including a doctor … Continue reading →

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Prescription charges fall

Posted on January 19, 2019

Israel’s Health Ministry has reduced the prices of prescription treatments with controlled patents by an average of 6.9%. The discount is due to a change in the pricing model to reduce costs plus favorable exchange rates. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/256967

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Medical tourism

Posted on January 19, 2019

Around 30,000 foreign patients travel to Israel each year, eagerly seeking Israel’s top class, innovative medical treatments. This has major benefits for Israel’s economy, medical R&D and international esteem. The government has also stepped in to ensure that it does … Continue reading →

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Lung cancer test for China

Posted on January 19, 2019

I’ve reported several times (see here) on Israeli life sciences company BioView and its innovative cancer detection technology.  BioView has just signed an agreement with Shenzhen China’s Livzon to distribute BioView’s imaging systems in China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. … Continue reading →

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Gluten-free food in Tel Aviv

Posted on January 19, 2019

Here is a helpful guide to being gluten-free in Tel Aviv perfect for any person with celiac disease or following a gluten-free diet. https://www.touristisrael.com/gluten-free-in-tel-aviv/25100/

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Medical staff dance to cheer up patients

Posted on January 19, 2019

Jewish and Arab doctors and nurses at Ziv Hospital in Northern Israel are a further example of co-existence as they dance together to cheer up patients in the dialysis ward. https://unitedwithisrael.org/only-in-israel-jewish-and-arab-hospital-staff-dance-together/

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Unique mineral found on Mount Carmel

Posted on January 14, 2019

The International Mineralogical Association (IMA) has recognized and approved a new mineral found in one of stones of Israeli gem miner Shefa Yamim. Named Carmeltazite, the mineral was found on Mount Carmel in a Carmel Sapphire. https://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/israeli-gem-mining-company-discovers-new-and-rare-carmel-sapphire-stone/

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Cancer victim gets soul time at the Kotel

Posted on January 14, 2019

When a 10-year-old terminal cancer sufferer requested to be taken to the Kotel (Western Wall), it was thought impossible. The car had to take him right up to the wall; his immune system meant no crowds; organizing police and medics. … Continue reading →

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From Sudan to Israel to Judaism

Posted on January 14, 2019

Michael Derek Tanju was saved by IDF soldiers when (age 14) he was shot by Egyptian soldiers while crossing into Israel in 2008. A refugee from Sudan, he fell in love with his host families and those who supported his … Continue reading →

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Chabad care for IDF in Hebron

Posted on January 14, 2019

The Chabad organization is well known for caring for Jews globally, but it also works in Israel. Rabbi Cohen and the students of Hebron Chabad visit every local IDF outpost, checkpoint and base before Shabbat and Jewish holidays to support … Continue reading →

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