Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine
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Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine takes you behind the headlines with Hadassah Medical Organization doctors and specialists, patients and nurses. Listen and be amazed. Brought to you by Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America.
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Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine takes you behind the headlines with Hadassah Medical Organization doctors and specialists, patients and nurses. Listen and be amazed. Brought to you by Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America.
Twitter:
@hadassah
Language:
English
Contact:
(800) 928-0685
Email:
marketing@hadassah.org
Episodes
Paging Doctor A.I.
6/17/2025
Listen as two of Hadassah’s specialists discuss the future potential of AI in medicine. They talk about two medical breakthroughs at Hadassah that are changing the face of cancer detection and treatment in Israel—and beyond.
Duration:00:32:51
Midwifery: Bump, Baby & Beyond
5/21/2025
Certified nurse-midwife Gila Zarbiv speaks candidly about the unique model of care that midwives offer — from pregnancy to postpartum — and why she believes Israel must give women greater access to midwives outside the hospital.
Duration:00:30:35
Navigating the Autism Spectrum
4/17/2025
What causes autism? Can autism be cured with medication? What does the spectrum truly mean? All these questions and more are answered by Dr. Ariel Tenenbaum, head of the pediatric department and director of the Down syndrome clinic at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem.
Duration:00:33:02
Small Patients, Big Emergencies
3/25/2025
As a parent, do you know when to call an ambulance for your child's emergency and what the most common pediatric emergencies are? Dr. Saar Hashavya, head of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, gives listeners an inside look into the emergency room.
Duration:00:40:18
In Sync: Heart & Gut
2/26/2025
Ever wonder what your heart's connection is to your gut? Dr. Rabea Asleh, director of the Heart Failure Unit & Cardiovascular Research Center at the Hadassah Medical Organization, discusses the connection and how it influences our immune function and cardiovascular health.
Duration:00:29:35
Ageless Intimacy
1/29/2025
Let's talk about sex, literally! Hadassah sex expert, nurse, and tenured senior lecturer Dr. Anna Woloski Wruble leads our conversation about sexual health and intimacy for older adults as we age on the newest episode.
Duration:00:52:18
Fighting for Breath: Examining Lung Cancer
12/4/2024
In our newest episode, we're tackling lung cancer and the complexities of distinguishing between a common cough and something more serious. Listen as our expert discusses development, early detection, and innovative treatments, including precision medicine and immunotherapy.
Duration:00:34:19
Contagion Conversation
10/28/2024
COVID-19, Flu, Mpox, West Nile and even crocodile bites? We're talking viruses, new pandemics, and the importance of proper vaccination before international travel with Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases expert Dr. Jacob Strahilevitz.
Duration:00:39:14
We've got Your Back
9/18/2024
In this month's episode, Dr. Josh Schroeder, head of the Spinal Deformities Surgery department at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, shares groundbreaking advancements in surgical techniques, how spinal fractures can dramatically affect quality of life, and much more on back health.
Duration:00:27:19
Immunity Unraveled
7/17/2024
In this month's episode Dr. Yuval Tal, director of the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem shares the latest advancements in clinical immunology, focusing on personalized treatments and biological medicine.
Duration:00:28:08
Colon Cancer, Gut Grief and Stool Secrets
6/27/2024
Poor nutrition habits, poor gut health, and changes in bowel movements are some of the most common indicators of serious health issues. Listen as Hadassah expert Dr. David Hakimian, a senior gastroenterologist, discusses symptoms, ways to improve, and much more.
Duration:00:24:51
The Invisible Wound: Living with PTSD
5/15/2024
In the aftermath of the attack on Israel on October 7, the Hadassah Medical Organization's chief psychologist discusses how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect individuals who have experienced traumatic events as well as those close to them.
Duration:00:30:49
Your Best Foot Forward
4/26/2024
How important are the correct shoes? Is foot health only crucial if you are diabetic? Simple fractures, arthritis—what are the new treatments? In this episode, we're talking to Dr. Yechiel Gellman, senior foot and ankle surgeon at the Hadassah Medical Organization.
Duration:00:26:59
#EndTheSilence: Addressing Sexual Violence
3/20/2024
In this special episode, we sit down with Dr. Dvora Bauman, director of the Bat Ami Center for Victims of Sexual Abuse. She sheds light on the pressing issue of sexual violence stemming from the October 7 Hamas massacre in Israel, its implications, and the challenges ahead.
Duration:00:29:23
Pulse Check: Beating Heart Disease
2/15/2024
Listen as Donna Zfat-Zwas, MD, MPH, Director of the Linda Joy Pullin Cardiovascular Wellness Institute for Women of the Hadassah Medical Organization, discusses new procedures, diet tips, and much more to reduce your risk of heart disease.
Duration:00:32:11
All Ears: Hearing Loss Treatments & Trends
1/19/2024
Dr. Michal Kaufman, head of the Ear Surgery and Cochlear Transplantation Center at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, talks us through the causes and treatments of hearing loss.
Duration:00:37:47
Hadassah On the Ground: In Peace and War - December Briefing
12/14/2023
In the fourth episode and third briefing of our special Hadassah On The Ground updates, we hear from Hadassah Medical Organization leaders and physicians and how they are treating the patients who have suffered severe psychological trauma following the attacks.
Duration:00:45:46
Special Episode: At War: Heal Israel Now - Part 3
11/15/2023
In the third episode of our special At War: Heal Israel Now briefings, we hear from Hadassah Medical Organization leaders and physicians, as well as grateful patients, working to support Hadassah hospitals, which together have treated more than 200 wounded soldiers and civilians.
Duration:00:48:14
Special Episode: At War: Heal Israel Now - Part 1
10/30/2023
In part 1 of a special two-part episode, hear how Hadassah has been providing vital medical care to soldiers, civilians and displaced families since the start of Israel's war with Hamas.
Duration:00:33:51
Special Episode: At War: Heal Israel Now - Part 2
10/30/2023
In part 2 of a special two-part episode, hear how Hadassah has been providing vital medical care to soldiers, civilians and displaced families since the start of Israel's war with Hamas.
Duration:00:32:07