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You listened. You learned. You made the most of your health in 2025 thanks to the informative Hadassah On Call podcast featuring groundbreaking medical research and breakthroughs and practical health tips on the issues that matter to you most.
Below is a recap of listeners’ top episodes to carry with you into the new year.
With Dr. Anna Wruble
Nurse, midwife and senior lecturer, Center for Sexual Health, Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus
Hadassah sex expert Dr. Anna Wruble shares intimate details about sexual health and intimacy for older adults. “You should be having sex every minute of the day,” she says. But don’t quit your day job and spend all day in bed yet. Dr. Wruble explains that sexual intercourse is only one expression of the sexual experience; signs of affection, communication with your partner, flirtation and gift giving are all part of a healthy sexual relationship.
Below the Belt: Prostate Matters
With Dr. Ofer Gofrit
Chair, Urology Department, Hadassah Medical Organization
Even though it’s the most common malignant tumor in men, prostate cancer doesn’t always call for treatment. Early detection and monitoring are key, according to Dr. Ofer Gofrit, chair of the Urology Department at the Hadassah Medical Organization. “If you’re under surveillance, then nothing bad will happen,” Dr. Gofrit says, as he offers more information about risk factors, prevention, PSA testing, treatment (when needed) and more.
With Dr. Shiri Ben-David
Chief psychologist, Hadassah Medical Organization
A trauma is an event that threatens somebody’s life or body, and it can happen to the specific person or to their loved ones. It’s important to distinguish between trauma and “difficult times.” Dr. Shiri Ben-David, the Hadassah Medical Organization’s chief psychologist, explains how trauma manifests not just in the mind but across emotional, cognitive and even physical systems, trauma treatment and more.
Navigating the Autism Spectrum
With Dr. Ariel Tenenbaum
Head, Pediatric Department, director, Down syndrome clinic, Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem
When it comes to determining what causes autism, "There are many many questions still ahead of us," says Dr. Ariel Tenenbaum, head of the Pediatric Department and director of the Down syndrome clinic at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem. Take the classic example of twins, in which only one has autism. Dr. Tenenbaum lays out the three main criteria for diagnosing autism — early detection and intervention are essential — and how artificial intelligence can be used to identify early signs of the disorder.
Small Patients, Big Emergencies
With Dr. Saar Hashavya
Head, Pediatric Emergency Department, Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem
Dr. Saar Hashavya gives listeners an inside look into the Pediatric Emergency Department at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, which he heads, and shares miraculous patient stories and new advancements in emergency medicine treatments, including point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Dr. Hashavya says he’s seen more and more children coming in with mental health issues after Covid and October 7, 2023, which need to be addressed early to help avoid issues like drug use later.
Make room for new and exciting episodes in 2026.
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