Rabin's Name Removed From Rabin Medical Center's New Logo
The Rabin Medical Center, which encompasses the Beilinson and Golda-Hasharon hospitals, has undergone a rebranding initiative that notably excludes the name of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin from its new logo. A hospital spokesperson stated that patient surveys indicated confusion, with many not understanding the "Rabin" designation and its connection to the medical center, causing significant confusion for patients within Israel. While the name will reportedly remain for international use, it was deemed problematic domestically.
The updated logo, featuring a blue flower alongside the Beilinson brand, was launched via an official video featuring Dr. Erez Barnboim, the CEO of the Rabin Medical Center. Barnboim explained that while the logo has been renewed, the identity remains the same, and the new branding will be implemented across signage, documents, email signatures, and media publications.
Dalia Rabin, Yitzhak Rabin's daughter, stated that the family was unaware of the rebranding decision and only learned about it recently from physicians. She directed inquiries to the hospital administration for further explanation.
A senior medical source within Clalit Health Services, the organization overseeing the hospital, described the move as unprecedented in Israel's history, suggesting it is politically motivated and not a simple rebranding. The source noted that other hospitals named after public figures have not had their names removed.
In a separate communication to department heads, Dr. Barnboim reiterated that the name "Rabin Medical Center" remains the official designation, as per the Ministry of Health license, and will not change. He clarified that the graphic change was intended to simplify navigation for patients, emphasizing the Beilinson and Hasharon hospital names while preserving the Rabin Medical Center as the unified entity's name. Clalit Health Services echoed this, stating the name change was for specific uses to aid patients, while the Rabin name itself persists.
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