Meir Medical Center
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Why do children gain weight during vacations, and what can be done?
Children and teenagers gain weight two to three times faster during vacations than during the school year. Experts at the Meir Medical Center explain that this is due to disrupted routines and offer a multidisciplinary program to help families maintain a healthy lifestyle.
"Within seconds, significant bleeding began": She went for a routine pregnancy checkup - and discovered that she and the fetus were in danger
Michal, a pregnant woman of about 40, arrived for a routine checkup at the Clalit Women's Health Center, during which she suddenly began to suffer from significant bleeding. The doctor immediately suspected placental abruption, called an ambulance, and updated the staff at Meir Medical Center. Shortly thereafter, Michal was rushed to the hospital's operating room, where she gave birth to the fetus...
Lost her children in an accident – and returned to give birth where her life was saved
There are stories where the healthcare system's role does not end in the trauma unit. Sometimes, the bond between a patient and medical staff lasts for years, accompanying them through both the darkest times and moments of hope. The story of Shirley Lipnik is one such journey.