Medical Advisor Rabbi Yitzhak Stern Praises Leading Israeli Rehabilitation Hospital

Rabbi Yitzhak Stern, the medical advisor and chairman of "Medicine and Life," along with CEO Rabbi Boruch Himel, conducted a professional visit to the "Medical" integrative rehabilitation hospital in Bat Yam. The hospital is recognized as one of Israel's premier rehabilitation centers.

The visit aimed to deepen understanding of the hospital's advanced rehabilitation services and expand assistance options for patients requiring high-quality ongoing care. As an integrative rehabilitation hospital, the center combines conventional rehabilitation medicine, advanced technologies, complementary treatments, and a broad multidisciplinary team under one roof. A significant focus is placed on addressing the mental and spiritual well-being of patients, strengthening their resilience, and reducing anxiety and emotional trauma associated with medical events.

During the tour, they were introduced to the advanced rehabilitation systems, particularly in cardiac rehabilitation, a center of excellence. This program offers personalized care for recovery and strengthening heart function following various cardiac events, including open-heart surgery, heart attacks, valve replacements, bypass surgery, angioplasty, and pacemaker or defibrillator implantation. The cardiac rehabilitation unit provides 24/7 medical supervision by specialists and nurses, alongside a personalized treatment plan integrating physical and mental aspects. This includes physical rehabilitation, healthy lifestyle guidance, and emotional support from a certified psychotherapist, with ongoing monitoring via a unique app for patients and families.

The hospital also presented its specialized program for younger patients up to age 65 who require rehabilitation after complex medical events. This program utilizes multidisciplinary teams, advanced technologies, and tailored treatment plans. Rabbi Stern met with the hospital's management and professional staff, receiving briefings on innovative work methods and rehabilitation processes, and observed the significant investment in providing comprehensive medical and human support to patients and their families.

Concluding the visit, Rabbi Stern expressed his admiration for the professionalism, the substantial investment in staff, and the impressive achievements, especially in cardiac rehabilitation. He noted the hospital's ability to seamlessly integrate physical-medical care with psychological and emotional strengthening, providing excellent care for younger patients as well. Discussions also focused on deepening cooperation to make advanced rehabilitation solutions more accessible to the Haredi public, streamline patient access to appropriate rehabilitation frameworks, and ensure continued high-level professional treatment.