Clalit and Jerusalem Municipality Advance Health and Innovation
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Clalit Health Services and the Jerusalem Municipality are enhancing health and innovation in the capital through joint projects. The "Safe at Home" initiative, supported by a Clalit study, showed significant reductions in hip fractures among the elderly. Both parties agreed to expand their partnership and explore new municipal projects.
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- Clalit Health Services and Jerusalem Municipality are collaborating on health and innovation initiatives.
- A meeting between Clalit Director Yael Reichberg and Mayor Moshe Lion discussed disease prevention and AI.
- The "Safe at Home" initiative led to a 13% drop in hip fractures for seniors aged 70+.
- A Clalit study found significant reductions in elderly hospitalizations due to the "Safe at Home" program.
- The partnership aims to integrate AI for disease prediction and tailor prevention strategies.
- Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Ofer Ayoubi invited Clalit to join two major upcoming municipal projects.
Clalit Health Services and the Jerusalem Municipality are collaborating to promote health and innovation within the capital. Dr.
The discussions focused on disease prevention, early detection of illnesses, fostering innovation, integrating artificial intelligence for disease prediction, and advancing technological and process innovation in healthcare systems. Mayor Lion highlighted "Safe at Home," a municipal initiative aimed at improving the safety of elderly residents and preventing falls, which has seen safety devices installed in approximately 30,000 homes. The research, involving over 12,600 residents, indicated a 13% decrease in hip fracture surgeries for those aged 70 and above, a 19.5% reduction for those 85 and older, and over a 30% decrease in hospitalizations.
Dr. Reichberg presented Clalit's extensive operations in Jerusalem, serving about 450,000 residents, and proposed deepening cooperation in health promotion, disease prevention, early detection, and the integration of medical and technological innovation. She also showcased Clalit's unique AI system designed for predicting illness, identifying risks, and tailoring personal prevention strategies.
Mayor Lion expressed support for expanding the partnership, and Deputy Mayor Ayoubi invited Clalit to participate in two major upcoming municipal projects. Both leaders emphasized the importance of community-based health initiatives and tailored services for diverse populations. Clalit officials also noted the significance of understanding community lifestyles and needs to provide accessible and effective healthcare, particularly within the Haredi sector.
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