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Message from Marlene Post, President of Hadassah International | ||
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| Dear Colleagues... | ||
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I felt particularly honored to be invited to attend a reunion in Marseille, France of participants from a recent mission to HMO of the Conseil Repr?ntatif des Institutions Juives de France (CRIF). CRIF is the umbrella group of Jewish organizations in France, but the mission included Jews as well as non-Jews. I look forward to a long and fruitful association with them. I urge you to encourage Hadassah International supporters, politicians, government officials, and dignitaries from all fields of life to visit HMO. The visit will open their minds to the possibilities of healing and show vividly how HMO is a bridge to peace through medicine. We will gain lifetime friends for HMO! We hope you will all come to our Hadassah Conference in Jerusalem, April 27-May 1, 2006 and see the work of your hands at our hospitals. You will be treated to illustrious speakers and have the pleasure to be there as we honor the brilliant architect, Moshe Safdie, who designed the new museum at the renowned Holocaust memorial, Yad Vashem. (Click here for conference flyer and registration forms.) I look forward to hosting each of you! With friendship, Marlene | |||
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| HMO in the Limelight | |
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The 18th annual congress of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine was held recently in Amsterdam, Holland. The congress is one of the leading professional gatherings in the world for this field. Hadassah was well represented by Professor Charles Sprung, Director of HMO?s General Intensive Care Unit, and Julie Benbenishty, R.N., an HMO intensive care nurse, who were 2 out of the 13 members on the organizing committee. More... Professor Meir Liebergall, Chair of HMO?s Department of Orthopedic Surgery, will be one of the lecturers at a highly prestigious symposium on "Extremity War Injuries: Current, State of the Art, and Future Directions." The symposium will take place in Washington, D.C. next January... More... Medtronic and Zimmer, two giant American corporations, have published a brochure on "Orthopedic Navigation Solutions--Computer-Assisted Surgery." The brochure includes quotations from only four physicians about the technologies and products described in it. One is from Prof. Meir Liebergall, head of HMO's Department of Orthopedic Surgery. In addition, only three articles are quoted in the brochure as professional references. Two of them were written by Hadassah orthopedists. | ||
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| Almost Drowned in Jerusalem! | |
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HMO?s Dr. Yuval Weiss, Deputy Director of Hadassah Ein Kerem, reports that he receives five to ten phone calls every day from Palestinian hospitals asking if a patient can come to HMO. They say it?s because ?You?re the best,? he relates. His response: ?We try to help everyone who asks for our help.? Editor?s Note: HMO Newsbytes are excerpted from The Jerusalem Netletter, the Heart Institute Newsletter, Correspondence from HMO, and the HMO website. We invite you to visit our website, www.hadassah-international.org, for archived HMO news from past eBulletins and press releases. | ||
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| HMO Offers Help to Jordan | |
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A few hours after the terrorist attack in Amman, Jordan, HMO offered assistance. The offer went out by telephone to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to the Jordanian Embassy in Tel Aviv, and to the Israeli Embassy in Amman. Also, a letter of solidarity that included the same offer was sent to the Royal Palace in Amman. | ||
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| Hadassah is a Global Village | |
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Fortified to confront public health issues in their homelands, the members of the 30th International Master of Public Health class of the Braun Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Public Health and Community Medicine recently completed their year of studies and headed back to Macedonia, Russia, Romania, Mongolia, Ethiopia, Bulgaria, Uganda, USA, Israel, Kenya, Nigeria, and Moldova. As Bonnie Lipton, immediate past National President of Hadassah USA, noted at the graduation ceremonies: "The Master of Public Health is more than an academic master?s for us; it is a mission to other countries.? The newest class studying toward an International Master of Public Health is comprised of 17 students from the Republic of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Uganda, Russia, Australia, India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Canada, Germany, the United States, and East Jerusalem. Attendees at the Hadassah International Conference in Jerusalem this April will have the opportunity to meet some of these pioneering individuals. | ||
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| Betting on a Rat Race | |
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We have been told that exercise is good for us. ?Work up a nice sweat and get in shape? has been the credo for many years. But how good, indeed, is regular exercise for the heart? Does it prevent heart problems? Does it rehabilitate a heart patient after a heart attack? The Hadassah Cardiology laboratory is investigating these questions using rats as their model animals. HMO scientists are studying heart functions in four different experimental groups of rats, and hope to prove that exercise considerably strengthens the heart and even after a heart attack, will improve rehabilitation. The preliminary results are very encouraging. Therefore, the doctors? advice is: Don?t wait until it?s too late; regular exercise will improve your heart function. | ||
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| Hadassah Optimal opens in Jerusalem | |
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The world-renowned Hadassah Medical Organization is offering another unique service to Jerusalem residents and people from throughout Israel. Hadassah Optimal, which just opened in the Malcha neighborhood of Jerusalem, provides a variety of medical services, including sophisticated therapies and treatments, as well as workshops to improve quality of life, self-image, and esthetic appearance -- all at one location. HMO scientists are studying heart functions in four different experimental groups of rats, and hope to prove that exercise considerably strengthens the heart and even after a heart attack, will improve rehabilitation. The preliminary results are very encouraging. Therefore, the doctors? advice is: Don?t wait until it?s too late; regular exercise will improve your heart function. | ||
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| Doctor, What?s for Dinner? | |
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What's one of Hadassah's medical students doing teaching cooking at Hadassah College Jerusalem? Rani Polack, age 33, has just completed his sixth and final year of Hadassah-Hebrew University School of Medicine. But to put it bluntly, Polack has had a hard time deciding what he wants to do when he grows up. First, he wanted to study medicine as a route to becoming a veterinarian. Then he led outback tours to Australia. Afterwards, he switched to human medicine. While he was in Australia, however, he took a chef's course from Le Cordon Bleu. Finally, it all came together. He became interested in Crohn's disease, the severe gastrointestinal illness that requires a very strict diet eliminating most fruits, vegetables, and fiber. More... | ||
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| Forging Bonds with HMO | ||
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| French Leaders Experience Extensive Tour of HMO | ||
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A delegation from the Conseil Repr?ntatif des Institutions Juives de France (CRIF), the official voice of the French Jewish community, experienced an extensive visit at HMO in September. The CRIF consists of representatives from all the major Jewish organizations in France. This trip, however, also included non-Jewish community leaders, doctors, businessmen, and journalists. More... | |||
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| New Zealand ICEJ--Back at HMO | ||
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Every year on the holiday of Sukkot (the Jewish autumn harvest holiday), Ms. Rachel Millward, who heads the New Zealand branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) comes to Israel with her group to celebrate this Feast of Tabernacles with hundreds of Christians from around the world. Every year she takes her delegation to HMO. Mrs. Millward, a staunch supporter of Hadassah International, works together with Hadassah New Zealand President Valda Knight, recruiting new friends, collecting money for HMO, and inspiring members of her congregation to join in Hadassah International?s annual World Wide Walk. | |||
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| "Help The Jews Home" Comes Home To HMO | ||
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As is their tradition, Anne-Marie Gravdahl and Torbjorn Ekroll of Help the Jews Home, which supports projects for new immigrants in Israel (including training at HMO) once again brought a delegation to our hospital. This time, there were 97 participants, all dedicated friends of Israel. Dr. Ricardo Segal of HMO?s Department of Neurosurgery educated attendees about the state-of-the-art medicine he practices. The delegation was very much impressed by the miracles Dr. Segal accomplishes, relates Shoshana Matan, Hadassah International?s liaison to HMO. More... | |||
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| HMO?s PR Maven Forges a Connection in China | ||
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| Forging Links with Panama | ||
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| Australian Influentials Visit HMO | ||
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| Mexican Youth Reach Out to Children at HMO | ||
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| HMO Strengthens Connections in Mexico | ||
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Hadassah New Zealand hailed another success with its annual World Wide Walk around the bays. On one of Auckland?s warm late spring mornings, almost 200 walkers set out from the Kohimaramara Eastern Suburbs Football Club to begin the 8-kilometer round-trip walk to Okahu Bay. Kids raced along the boardwalk and power walkers pounded the pavements as buggies and prams were pushed leisurely along at their own pace. A couple of the more intrepid members were out in full cycling regalia, clearly enjoying the fresh air. Into its fifth year, the walk attracts a colorful group of supportive members and friends who enjoy the opportunity to combine healthy outdoor exercise with a chance to socialize. ?The aim of Hadassah to bring people from all walks of life together was more than evident at this fundraising walk,? commented Lindy Davis, an active member of Hadassah New Zealand and daughter of President Valda Knight. More... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hadassah France, under the presidency of Doctor Sydney Ohana, held its first event of the Paris season on September 12: a fundraising dinner at the residence of Israeli Ambassador to France H.E. Nissim Zvili. Professor Shlomo Mor-Yosef addressed the audience of 100 donors on HMO?s latest achievements, noting that after the trying years of the intifada, Hadassah was turning its attention now to children, in particular those with chronic diseases. Shown here from left to right: Dr. Sydney Ohana, President, Hadassah France; Nicole Guedj, former French State Secretary for Victims' Rights and Hadassah France supporter; H.E. Nissim Zvili, Israeli Ambassador to France; Michel Leeb, Patron, Hadassah France; and HMO Director General Prof. Shlomo Mor-Yosef Michel Leeb, famous French actor and singer who has performed often during the last 10 years for the benefit of Hadassah, was officially named ?Patron of Hadassah France.? He accepted with humility, grace, and humor, saying that he didn?t hesitate one second when Michelle Israel, Director of Hadassah France, asked him to take on this new role. ?We, actors,? he said, ?are often asked to lend our names for certain causes and one has to make a choice. ?Humanitarian causes that deal with life and with the means to save lives, are important to me and Hadassah whose principle it is to heal without discrimination is the standard bearer of excellence in this field. ?To be a link in this chain of solidarity and survival, makes me extremely proud.? At the end of the evening, several major donors were recognized by Bea Birnbaum, Director of Development, for their generous contributions. Many guests who were present for the first time at such a dinner were invited to make donations, allowing them to become part of this very special Hadassah family. The event raised about 100,000 euros. More... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hadassah Holland in the Hague Hadassah Holland supporters gathered in the Hague this fall at the residence of Eytan Margalit, the Israeli Ambassador to Holland, to hear a musical recital and Dr. David Zangen, pediatrician and Director of HMO?s Endocrinology Clinic. Dr. Zangen spoke about the work of the Center for Children with Chronic Diseases (CCCD), especially focusing on juvenile diabetes. A prominent Jewish magazine in Holland interviewed Dr. Zangen and plans to publish an article about his work and his visit to Holland. More... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Canadian Hadassah-WIZO has named a new National Executive Vice President. Freda Ginsberg succeeded Lily Frank who was at the helm for nearly 40 years. Dr. Ginsberg, who holds a Ph.D. in counseling psychology, comes to the position with an extensive Zionist background and a wealth of fundraising experience, having worked in both the non-profit and educational sectors. Gala Dinner And Fashion Show Montreal Hadassah-WIZO held its 15th annual Gala Dinner and Fashion Show at the Montreal Casino this fall, raising funds for HMO?s Center for Emergency Medicine. Following dinner, guests were treated to a display of the latest in women?s and men?s fashions. The special bonus: In addition to the professional models, Hadassah-WIZO members and spouses also paraded down the runway in the new fall fashions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Marcia Pinskier, Community Relations Officer for Hadassah Australia in Melbourne, has been appointed a Commissioner on the Victoria Multicultural Commission, a statutory body established by the government of Victoria. The Commission, under the domain of the Premier of Victoria, the Honorable Mr. Steve Bracks, has as its mandate to ensure that all ethnic groups in the community participate in the social, economic, cultural, and political life of the community. As one of Ms. Pinskier's first duties, she was asked to serve on a judging panel for the United National Association of Australia Media Peace Awards. Pictured here is Marcia Pinskier with the Honorable Mr. Steve Bracks, Premier of Victoria and Minister of Multicultural Affairs (Photo: Mr. Lex Mrocki, courtesy of AICC)
| Hadassah AustriaHadassah Austria Funds Palestinian Doctor's Study at HMO and Facilitates Bond Between HMO and Prestigious Austrian Forum | When Dr. Yoram Weiss, Assistant Director of HMO?s Intensive Care Unit, and Dr. Rahwi (Ruhi) Hashem, an Arab physician who trained at Hadassah, came to Vienna to present ?Hadassah as an Island of Peace and Sanity? to the prestigious Bruno Kreisky Forum of International Dialogue, Hadassah Austria sponsored a fundraising dinner. Hadassah Austria?s aim was to raise money to fund a one-year scholarship for a Palestinian doctor at HMO. More...
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Hadassah United Kingdom?s newly launched PATH Committee held its inaugural function with featured speaker Dr. Zvi Israel of HMO?s Department of Neurosurgery. PATH was formed to support Dr. Israel?s research into Parkinson?s disease. Dr. Israel spoke to the audience of approximately 100 people about his work in trying to alleviate the symptoms of this debilitating illness. The inspiration for the formation of this committee came from an individual who is grappling with Parkinson?s. PATH plans to host a fundraiser early in 2006 to raise additional funds for Dr. Israel?s research. HMO On Radio Both HMO Director General Professor Shlomo Mor-Yosef and Professor Brian Glenville, head of HMO?s Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, were interviewed by Spectrum Radio, England?s Jewish radio station, when they recently visited London. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Young Hadassah International | ||
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| Young Hadassah International Workshop: Towards a New Future | ||
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Young Hadassah International Chair Amos Attali, also Chair of Young Hadassah Holland, welcomed everyone Saturday afternoon. Stacie Podos, Liaison to YHI and a member of the Hadassah International Team in New York, led the introductions during which participants shared how they became involved with YHI and why they stayed involved. The recurring reason for joining YHI was friendship. Most volunteers were asked to help at a local event by a friend who was already involved. But what has kept everyone involved is what they have seen when visiting HMO and what they have learned about HMO?s treatment and research, while maintaining friendships and meeting new friends all across the globe. YHI participants included Gennie Freen, Aaron Konijn, Benjamin Korper, and Anna Weil from Holland; Josh Schroeder and Michael Telias from Israel; David Abergel, Helo? Fredj, and Marc Gourvitch from France; Stacey Plax from the United Kingdom; Orly Leventer from Germany; German Chullmir and Romina Libster from Argentina; and Joslyn Arnon, Sandrine Asseraf, Aimee Falchuk, and Amira Walt from the United States. More... | |||
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| Young Hadassah Party Night in Australia | ||
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?Young Hadassah Party Night,? an evening of music and dancing and raising money for children, brought out 250 Australian young people, including some young adults from the disabled community. The event was jointly sponsored by Hadassah Australia and Access, a not-for-profit organization which helps integrate individuals with disabilities into the community. The flyer promoted the event by advertising, ?HIMRA & Access: Caring for Kids--Australia, Israel, and Around the World.? "It was a great opportunity for HIMRA to raise funds for HMO and support our local community of the disabled," noted Marcia Pinskier, Hadassah Australia Community Relations Officer. | |||
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| Young Donor Program Launched by Former Director of YHI | ||
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| Recent and Upcoming Events | |
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December 2005 1 December Requiems et Chants d'Esp?nce pour Yitzhak Rabin (Memorial Concert) Paris, France Click here for more information. 4 December "Virtual" World Wide Walk London, United Kingdom January 2006 19 January An Audience with Professor Lord Robert Winston (Head of the Department of Reproductive Medicine at Hammersmith Hospital) London, United Kingdom March 2006 5-12 March See Israel "Through the Eyes of a Nurse" An International and Educational Journey for Nurses Jerusalem, Israel Click here for more information! 25 March 2006 Conf?nce des Fr?s Mar?aux Luxembourg April-May 2006 27 April-1 May 2006 Hadassah International Annual Conference 2006 Jerusalem, Israel Click here for more information! June 2006 15 June 2006 Golf Turnament: 2nd Edition Christnach, Luxembourg Contact tdavis@hadassah.org for more information about these events. | ||
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| Lonye Rasch, Communications Chair: lrasch@hadassah.org Tamar Davis, Communications Manager: tdavis@hadassah.org Hadassah International Medical Relief Association, Ltd. (HIMRA) is a network of dedicated volunteers founded on the principle that advancement and cooperation in medicine and science transcend politics, religion, and national boundaries. Hadassah is a registered trademark of HWZOA, Inc. | ||
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