The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/soroka-medical-center/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:04:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Soroka Medical Center | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/soroka-medical-center/ 32 32 Health officials suspect Ebola in man who returned from DR Congo https://www.timesofisrael.com/health-officials-suspect-ebola-in-man-who-returned-from-dr-congo/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:03:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3877222 Health Ministry says patient sought treatment after developing fever, now in isolation at Beersheba hospital; test results expected within 24 hours

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]]> Secondhand smoke harms children’s sleep by acting on central nervous system, Israeli researchers say https://www.timesofisrael.com/secondhand-smoke-can-disrupt-childrens-sleep-in-surprising-ways-israeli-researchers-say/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3859651 Scientists find 67% spike in sleep disruptions in kids aged 1-12 even without respiratory issues; eliminating tobacco smoke from child's environment can immediately improve sleep efficiency, brain recovery, overall health

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]]> Comptroller flags key failures in evacuation, rehabilitation, of October 7 wounded https://www.timesofisrael.com/comptroller-flags-key-failures-in-evacuation-rehabilitation-of-october-7-wounded/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:01:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3851599 Lengthy report finds lack of policy, coordination, data, and funding, as well as poor effort to synchronize between government, volunteers, and donors

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]]> As Iranian missiles rain down, hospitals scramble to raise funds for underground shelters https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-iranian-missiles-rain-down-hospitals-scramble-to-raise-funds-for-underground-shelters/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:39:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3784155 With the Health Ministry's budget recently slashed, medical centers around the country are using storage spaces and parking lots while seeking donations for more protected buildings

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]]> From fortified ORs to popup clinics, Israel’s medical centers streamline wartime operations https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-fortified-ors-to-popup-clinics-israels-medical-centers-streamline-wartime-operations/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:24:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3768689 Using knowledge gleaned the hard way during the Oct. 7 Hamas invasion and June war with Iran, hospitals go underground amid incoming missile fire - and staff know the drill

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]]> Filipina caretaker killed by Iranian missile remembered by employers as ‘angel on Earth’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/employers-of-filipina-caretaker-killed-by-iranian-missile-remember-angel-on-earth/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:50:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3766768 Mary Anne Velasquez de Vera was 'injured while selflessly assisting her patient to safety,' died on the way to the hospital

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]]> 19 injured, one moderately, as Iranian missile hits Beersheba amid multiple barrages https://www.timesofisrael.com/19-injured-one-moderately-as-iranian-missile-hits-beersheba-amid-multiple-barrages/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:52:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3766580 PM's office denies Revolutionary Guard's 'fake' claim it came under attack; salvos send millions to shelters, including MKs at Knesset and mourners at funeral

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]]> At least 29, mostly IDF soldiers, injured in 2 separate bus accidents in Negev https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-29-mostly-idf-soldiers-injured-in-2-separate-bus-accidents-in-negev/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:21:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3762619 Collision at Nevatim Junction and bus rollover near Mitzpe Ramon around the same time cause highway closures across the south

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]]> Two men shot and killed hours apart amid scourge of violent crime in Arab community https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-men-shot-and-killed-hours-apart-amid-scourge-of-violent-crime-in-arab-community/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:13:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3754646 18-year-old killed in Nazareth, while man killed and another wounded in Negev highway shooting, bringing number of victims this year to 47 in just 45 days

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]]> Israeli study: Untreated chronic thyroid condition in pregnancy ups autism risk in children https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-study-untreated-chronic-thyroid-condition-in-pregnancy-ups-autism-risk-in-children/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:20:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3703432 In peer-reviewed research of 51,000 pregnant women, Ben-Gurion University scientists find that if hormone imbalance is 'adequately treated,' kids don't exhibit higher occurrence of ASD

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]]> Dieting in middle age may harm the brain, Israeli researchers warn https://www.timesofisrael.com/skinny-on-weight-loss-israeli-researchers-warn-dieting-in-middle-age-may-harm-the-brain/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:06:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3692404 Ben-Gurion University of the Negev scientists find middle-aged mice who lost weight in peer-reviewed study were prone to inflammation linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s

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]]> Soroka hospital gala honors NY plastic surgeon for pro bono work during Israel-Hamas war https://www.timesofisrael.com/soroka-hospital-gala-honors-ny-plastic-surgeon-for-pro-bono-work-during-israel-hamas-war/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:52:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3687870 The Gaza-adjacent medical center, which has treated thousands since Oct. 7, will recognize Dr. Ira Savetsky on Monday as it seeks an additional $50 million to rebuild after Iranian missile strike

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]]> Soroka to receive over $300 million to rebuild after Iran missile strike in June https://www.timesofisrael.com/soroka-to-receive-over-300-million-to-rebuild-after-iran-missile-strike-in-june/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 20:08:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3679476 Sum includes $100 million contribution from Israeli-Canadian businessman Sylvan Adams, in largest donation ever to southern Israel's premier medical center

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]]> In Beersheba, missile-battered Soroka hospital still seeking cash to rebuild and fortify https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-beersheba-missile-battered-soroka-hospital-still-seeking-cash-to-rebuild-and-fortify/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:40:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3636461 The Negev's main medical center is continuing to operate at limited capacity, working on fundraising as the government has yet to fully commit to covering the NIS 1.2 billion cost

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]]> Ben-Gurion University president: Iran strike has ‘far-reaching effects on Israeli science’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gurion-university-president-iran-strike-has-far-reaching-effects-on-israeli-science/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:41:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3589485 Anatomy lab and 14 others damaged or destroyed, with cost to university of $200m, in missile attack on Beersheba's Soroka Hospital. But it's impossible to put a price on researchers' life's work

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