Clalit Expands Northern Healthcare With New Day Hospitalization Service

Clalit Health Services has enhanced its medical offerings in northern Israel by launching a new day hospitalization service at the Kanav-Hemsley Specialist Center in Kiryat Shmona. This initiative aims to provide advanced intravenous treatments closer to patients' homes, eliminating the need for hospital stays.

The new service, managed by Dr. Nabih Yousef and located within the center headed by Dr. Naji Batheesh, caters to patients requiring treatments for rheumatology, autoimmune diseases, biological therapies, magnesium infusions, and pain management. Patients receive continuous medical and nursing supervision in a professional setting and can return home the same day, ensuring treatment continuity and coordination with their primary physician.

Previously, residents of the Upper Galilee had to travel to hospitals for such treatments. The Kiryat Shmona service significantly reduces travel burdens for patients and their families. Dr. Yousef highlighted this as a major shift in medicine, moving complex treatments from hospitals to community-based services while maintaining high professional standards and allowing patients to continue their daily lives.

Rafi Brom, Director of Clalit's Northern District, stated that the expansion aligns with their commitment to strengthening healthcare in the North. He added that the organization is investing in infrastructure, staff, and advanced medical services, with plans to open a mammography institute at the center next year. The goal is to provide high-quality, accessible care in Kiryat Shmona, improving patient quality of life.