Hadassah on the Ground: In Peace and War

Despite the dire situation, Hadassah hospitals are stable and running efficiently. Doctors, nurses and other staff are working nonstop, shoulder-to-shoulder. Still, as doctors and nurses are being called to IDF reserve duty, there may come a time when additional personnel, including those who provide psychosocial support, are needed. At this time, we are asking certified doctors and nurses who are interested in potential future volunteer opportunities to add their information to this database

While equipment donations can have a significant impact, there are stringent requirements related to condition, FDA approval, maintenance service, and model and manufacturer information that can be challenging to meet. Therefore, HMO generally prefers donations of funds to allow it to manage the procurement process more efficiently and allocate resources where they are most needed.

Hadassah’s hospital system, as Jerusalem’s only Level-1 Trauma Center and one of only six such centers in all of Israel, is treating many of the most severely wounded patients who require complex, specialized care. Both campuses, Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem and Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus, are located a short helicopter ride away from the Gaza border and are equipped with helipads for emergency transports. The Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) has also launched an emergency psychiatric ER service for adults and children, given the many citizens suffering from severe anxiety and trauma responses, and is offering mental health outreach to kibbutzim in the Jerusalem region. Additionally, HMO is preparing for the long-term requirements of patient care and anticipates that every patient being treated in our hospitals will need rehabilitation. HMO is expediting the launch of two state-of-the-art underground emergency facilities within the nearly completed Gandel Rehabilitation Center at Mount Scopus and the Sara Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower at Ein Kerem, both of which are uniquely positioned to operate under extreme conditions.