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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Clalit, translated into English and compared across sources. 37 recent stories.
Olympic Day Marks Three Years of Youth Sports Celebration at Meir Medical Center
International Olympic Day was celebrated Thursday at Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba with Olympic and Paralympic athletes and about 130 children. The Israel Olympic Committee mar…
Clalit launches Next, a hybrid care system for home and community use
Clalit Group has launched Clalit NEXT, a hybrid medical service that brings care to patients at home and in the community. The network includes family, pediatric, eye, orthopedic…
Pulsenmore Soars on U.S. Telehealth Deal After Years of Share Slump
Pulsenmore surged after announcing a strategic U.S. partnership with Ouma Health, sending its Tel Aviv and Nasdaq shares sharply higher before a Thursday pullback. The deal integr…
Why many pregnant women hope to give birth on a “beautiful” date
June 26, 2026 has become a sought-after birth date, but doctors say cesarean deliveries must be based on medical need, not a “beautiful” calendar date. The article explains the ma…
FDA-Cleared Home Ultrasound Device Paves Plasanmor’s Entry Into the U.S. Market
Plasanmor said it signed a U.S. partnership with Ouma Health to use its FDA-cleared home ultrasound device in pregnancy care across all 50 states. The announcement sent the Israel…
Popular 'Squishy' Toys Spark Safety Fears After Child Injuries
A popular squishy toy is raising safety concerns after reports of bursts, injuries, and hospital treatment in Israel. Doctors and child-safety officials warn that small toy parts…
Suspected spotted fever cluster in central Israel sickens and hospitalizes children
At least three children in the Hefer Valley area have been diagnosed with spotted fever, and several more cases are being checked. Meir Medical Center hospitalized two children, w…
Health Ministry moves up second measles shot as child vaccination delays are blamed on clinic shortages
Israel’s Health Ministry is moving the second MMRV dose to age 18 months starting July 1 for children born from 2025. Officials said vaccination delays are mainly caused by shorta…
Israeli Fertility Specialist Dr. Shira Baram Dies Suddenly at 47
Dr. Shira Baram, a senior fertility and IVF specialist at Emek Medical Center, died suddenly at 47 after a medical emergency. Colleagues and patients praised her as a devoted doct…
Former Employees Allege Fake Treatments Were Used to Recruit Ultra-Orthodox Members to Clalit
Former Clalit employees allege the insurer used fake therapy receipts and other benefits to recruit ultra-Orthodox members in Central District branches. Clalit, Weiss, and the Hea…
Toy “Squishy” Bursts, Sending Pieces Into 8-Year-Old Girl’s Ear
An 8-year-old girl from central Israel needed hospital treatment after a Squishy toy burst and pieces got stuck deep in her ear. Doctors at Schneider Medical Center removed the fr…
Protein trend among teens raises health and eating-disorder concerns
A TikTok-driven protein craze among teenagers is prompting experts to warn about unbalanced diets and mental-health risks. Dietitian Olga Schneider says teens usually already get…
Israeli Study Says Preventive Medication Can Help Migraine Patients Use Exercise as Therapy
An Israeli study found that migraine patients who exercised at least two hours a week had fewer headache days, used fewer triptans, and reported better quality of life. The resear…
Ilana Cohen, trailblazing nursing leader in Israel, dies at 83
Ilana Cohen, a longtime leader of Israel’s nurses’ union, died at 83. She was remembered for major gains in nurses’ pay, hours, staffing and professional status, and for broader r…
Heatwave Ahead: How to Store Medicines and Sunscreen Safely
N12 published a guide warning Israelis to store medicines, creams and sunscreen properly before an expected heatwave. The article says heat, humidity and improper storage can redu…
State Comptroller Warns National Insurance Funds Could Run Out by 2035
Israel’s state comptroller warned that the National Insurance Institute’s fund could be depleted by 2035, largely because of the long-term-care reform and weak government oversigh…
Health Ministry Reports Suspected Second Ebola Case in Israel, Says No Cause for Panic
Israel’s Health Ministry said two Ebola cases are under suspicion, one at Rambam and one transferred to Sheba, but neither has been confirmed. Officials said Ebola is not airborne…
State Comptroller Censures Health Funds and Regulator Over Nursing Care Insurance Transparency
Israel’s State Comptroller accused the health funds and the Capital Market Authority of hiding key information about the worsening nursing-care insurance funds covering about 5 mi…
Why Sleeping on Your Left Side May Be Healthier
A Clalit Complementary Medicine article says sleeping on the left side may help with heartburn, digestion, pregnancy comfort, and possibly lymphatic drainage. It notes that the ev…
Living Together Means Sharing More Than a Home, It Means Sharing Bacteria
A new University of Trento study found that people who live together, especially couples, share large portions of their mouth and gut microbiomes. The most easily transmitted bact…
Postpartum Breast Pain Visit Led to Fast Diagnosis of Bell’s Palsy in Jerusalem
A postpartum woman in her 30s went to a Jerusalem clinic for suspected mastitis and was found to have Bell’s palsy. A nurse noticed facial asymmetry, prompting an urgent referral…
Vanilla's Surprising Health and Mood Benefits
A Hebrew health article says vanilla may help reduce sugar cravings, provide antioxidants, and ease stress. It also notes possible effects on blood sugar and blood fats, while war…
Why Some People Wake Up Minutes Before Their Alarm
The article explains that waking a few minutes before an alarm is a normal effect of the body’s circadian clock. It says consistent sleep routines, morning light, and stable wake…
Should You Rinse Rice Before Cooking? Nutrition Expert Weighs the Tradeoffs
Dietitian Dr. Sigal Frischman says rinsing rice is usually recommended because it reduces arsenic and other contaminants. The article also says washing helps with texture for some…
63-Year-Old Suspect Freed After Spitting on Pharmacist and Hurling Racist Threats
Eliezer Bubili, 63, was arrested after allegedly threatening a pharmacist, spitting on her, and shouting racist remarks at a Clalit pharmacy in Even Yehuda. A Petah Tikva court la…
Expert Says Daniella Greenberg’s Back Pain Likely Involves a Rib Injury
Daniella Greenberg said she suffered a painful back injury during “Dancing with the Stars” rehearsals and later saw a doctor. An orthopedic specialist said it may be a rib bruise…
Dietitian Dismisses Viral Claims That Miri Cohen’s Chia Cake Causes Bowel Obstruction
Miri Cohen’s chia cake recipe sparked online claims that it could cause bowel obstruction and other digestive problems. A Clalit dietitian rejected the warnings, calling the recip…
Why Footballers Are Getting Hurt More Often
Football’s pace, intensity and congested calendar are fueling more injuries, especially ACL tears and hamstring problems. Research cited in the article shows many severe injuries…
When a Mosquito Bite Looks Severe: How to Tell If It Is Dangerous
The article explains that most mosquito bites in children are harmless, even when they cause dramatic swelling. It outlines the immune reaction, warning signs that can mimic infec…
Popular Supplement May Be Linked to Faster Dementia Progression, Study Finds
A study in Nature Metabolism found glucosamine use was linked to faster dementia progression in people with mild cognitive impairment and higher mortality in patients with dementi…
Kissufim Says 90% of Residents Will Return Home This Week as Knesset Tracks Gaza Border Recovery
At a Knesset oversight meeting on Tekuma reconstruction, Kissufim said 90% of its residents will return home this week after three years of evacuation. Lawmakers also reviewed com…
Can Chronic Migraine Qualify for Disability Benefits? What Patients Need to Know
Israel’s National Insurance Institute may recognize chronic migraine as a disability if strict criteria are met. The article explains who may qualify, how disability is assessed…
Israeli doctors earn far more than payslips show, new Treasury study finds
A Treasury chief economist study says Israeli doctors earn much more than standard pay slips show because of private work, shell companies and hospital research foundations. It fi…
Doctors Warn of Summer Surge in Contagious Skin Infection Among Children
Israeli dermatologists report a summer increase in impetigo among children, a contagious bacterial skin infection that spreads through contact. Doctors say pools, group activities…
Tel Aviv Far Ahead of Haifa in Skin Cancer Screening Rates
Clalit data show massive gaps in skin-cancer screening by city, with Tel Aviv far ahead and Haifa, Nahariya and Netanya at the bottom. Doctors say awareness, not access, is the ma…
After 7 October, forensic teams at Shura say they were never the same
Two medical imaging specialists describe how reserve duty at Shura after the 7 October 2023 attack left them psychologically changed. They helped identify bodies of soldiers, poli…
One in Three Young Israelis Reports Anxiety, Depression or PTSD Symptoms
A new study by Clalit Health Services and the Brodkail Institute found that one in three Israelis aged 18 to 34 has experienced symptoms of anxiety, depression or PTSD since the w…
