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A First in Israel: Hadassah Uses Innovative Technology to Treat Cancer in the Spine
A multidisciplinary team at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem recently employed an innovative technology to treat cancer metastases near the spinal cord–a first for Israel.
Click here to read more about this remarkable accomplishment, as featured on hadassah.org!
Meet Ben Chor-Aharon, CHW Hadassim Dormitory Student and Future Superstar
Ben Chor-Aharon, a dormitory student at CHW Hadassim has made it onto a new Israeli TV series which aims to find Israel’s next big talent!
The TV show, which roughly translates in English to “Aviv or Eyal: Who Will Find the Discovery of the Year?” was initiated by famed Israeli musicians, Aviv Geffen and Eyal Golan. Yonatan Doron, the music teacher at CHW Hadassim is a mentor on the show as well!
The newest promo for the show features Ben’s audition in which he performed the famous song “Uf Gozal” by Arik Einstein which brought tears to Aviv Gefem’s eyes.
On the show, Ben will share his personal story and journey, including both him and his brother moving to CHW Hadassim when they were little and growing up on the youth village. Ben shares the remarkable impact that CHW Hadassim has had on his and his family’s lives.
Fun fact: many of you may remember Ben from CHW’s Centennial Trip to Israel when he performed during the welcome evening with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra!
A photo of Ben at the CHW Centennial Opening Night!
We are so excited for Ben and wish him the best of luck! Stay tuned for the updates!
Hadassah Hospital to use the world’s most advanced microscope
Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) is proud to be affiliated with two medical centres in Israel that are considered leaders in medical care and patient-centered treatment.
Recently, Hadassah Hospital, Ein Kerem, acquired the world’s most advanced microscope that will change the face of detection, diagnoses, and treatment in patients.
The Neurosurgery Department is now using the KINEVO 900, a surgical microscope that provides a visualization system that will enable surgeons to see tumors in high resolution without the need for an eyepiece. The microscope is robotically controlled and allows for precise navigation in microsurgery.
Dr. Sergey Spektor, Director of the Skull Base Surgery Center in Hadassah Hospital’s Neurosurgery Department shared the immense impact that microscopes play on brain surgeries, “We need a very good quality magnification… nowadays a microscope is not only used for magnification… it is also an instrument which is part of the robotic operative system.”
Thanks to the acquisition of this new medical device, Hadassah Hospital’s Neurosurgery Department is one of the most advanced in the world!
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Featured Article: Oshra Broke the Glass Ceiling: “Every Woman Should Get a Chance”
CHW is so excited to share this incredible story about Oshra Yosef-Friedman, graduate of CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village!
June 27, 2018 version of Israel Hayom
The below article was translated from the June 27, 2018 version of Israel Hayom
Oshra Broke the Glass Ceiling: “Every Woman Should Get a Chance”
Oshra Yosef-Friedman was appointed to the highest position an Ethiopian woman has ever held within the Office of Government Ministries and National Authorities: Deputy Director General of the Authority for the Advancement of the Status of Women • Friedman: “It is a great honor for me”
Article by: Noam (Dvol) Dvir
Photo Credit: Gideon Agza
Oshra Yosef-Friedman, married and the mother of three children, a member of the Ethiopian community, was born in the village of Ozba in Ethiopia, the youngest child in a family with nine children who immigrated to Israel as part of Operation Moses. Now that she has been chosen as the deputy director general of the Authority for the Advancement of the Status of Women, she will serve in the most senior position to have ever been filled by a member of the Ethiopian community within the Office of Government Ministries and National Authorities.
Yosef-Friedman lived with her family in the absorption center in Ashkelon and later in Netanya. She completed her high school education at the CHW Hadassim Youth Village. She then served as an officer in the Education Corps and was a member of the roundtable forum established by the Police Commissioner following an Ethiopian immigrant protest.
“I went through the entire process, but when I got the phone call I was surprised because I did not take anything for granted … I think that whoever looks at the appointment sees that the government and policy makers open doors to equal appointments and give everyone a chance. In my view, any woman who can and wants to reach roles or fulfill dreams must have the opportunity, and that is the challenge that stands before me. It is a great honor to join a high quality team. ”
Minister of Social Equality Gila Gamliel insisted that her office would guarantee at least two senior positions for Ethiopian women: “The appointment of Oshra Yosef-Friedman, an inspiring leader, is another expression of the social equality revolution we have been leading in Israel for three years.” Among the main functions of the Authority for the Advancement of the Status of Women (a unit within the Ministry for Social Equality) is to raise awareness and to make social and awareness-raising changes in gender equality. Recently, the Authority has even launched a campaign, which calls on women to compete in elections for the public authorities and to influence Israeli society. This year, more than 70 women will run for municipal elections.
According to Ava Medzhibuz, Director-General of the Authority for the Advancement of the Status of Women: “Oshra Yosef-Friedman has turned social activity into her calling card at a very young age. The topics dealt with are those on the agenda of the Authority for the Advancement of the Status of Women. The ability to strengthen the personal and economic situation of women through education, employment and promotion of positions of influence, rather than through allowances that perpetuate poverty and dependence on the system. This is our worldview and its approval is an important partner for its implementation. I look forward to the beginning of our joint work.
Check out a video about Oshra that World WIZO posted on their Facebook page below:
WIZO Graduate Oshra Yosef Friedman's Story
Wonderful news: Oshra Yosef Friedman, a graduate of WIZO's CHW Hadassim Youth Village and of WIZO's Leadership Program for Women was just appointed to be the Deputy Director-General of the Authority for the Advancement of the Status of Women. The appointment is the highest ranking position within the Offices of the Goverment and National Authorities ever attained for a woman of Ethiopian descent. Born in Ethiopia and the youngest of nine children, Friedman came to Israel with her family as a child during Operation Moses. Now married and the mother of three, the 40 year old Friedman told Yisrael Hayom, "Every woman that wants to achieve should get the opportunitiy to do so – and that's the challenge for us. It is a great honor for me to take on such a meaningful position." Enjoy this video of Oshra in WIZO's Leadership Program. Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) כפר הנוער ויצו הדסים ויצו – קידום מעמד האישה
Posted by World WIZO on Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Hadassah Hospital hosts the Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem
Hadassah Hospital recently hosted Mr. Dov Kalmanovitz, Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, on a special visit of its facilities.
Mr. Kalmanovitz received a private tour of Hadassah’s world renowned Shock Trauma Unit. The tour was conducted by Professor Avi Rivkind, Senior Surgeon and Head of Shock Trauma Unit.
Mr. Kalmanovitz is a himself a survivor of a terror attack and expressed his impressions of the unit, “As someone who is no stranger to terror attacks and victims of terror, I am proud to see that Hadassah Hospital is prepared to treat anyone at anytime with the highest level of professional care.”
The Shock Trauma Unit is a state-of-the-art facility that operates 24-hours a day. It interacts with all other departments within Hadassah Hospital to treat an extremely high volume of patients; many with very serious injuries.
Boasting the lowest mortality rate in Israel, the Shock Trauma Unit is used as a model for other hospitals throughout the country and world.
L-R: Prof. Rivkind and Mr. Kalmanovitz in the Shock Trauma Unit
CHW is proud to support Hadassah Hospital and help promote the lifesaving work it is dedicated to.