Dr. Shmuel Levartovsky, Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Barzilai Medical Center, participated in humanitarian mission to Burma to carry out eye surgeries for two weeks.
Prof. Abraham Baruchin, a plastic surgeon and head of the Laser Surgery Unit at Barzilai Medical Center was chosen for the 3rd time as the society secretary.
Especially for Hanukkah, Yaara Alon, clinical dietician at Barzilai Medical Center Diet Service provides tips on types of oils in food and ways to maintain weight during Hanukkah.
All over the world November 25 is the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women" and it intends to raise awareness to this social phenomenon
11/13/2009 - A delegation of 20 members of Houston Jewish Federation visited Barzilai Medical Center and was deeply impressed by the activity of the medical center during emergency times.
A seminar day on issues of occupational safety and hygiene to laboratory staff was held on 11/16/2009 with cooperation of the Israel Institute for Occupational Safety.
Mrs. Lea Maloul, spokesperson of Barzilai Medical Center appeared in front of 10,000 Christians for Israel in San Diego California. Click here to view a clip of her speech.
Monday 08/24/2009 – 18:24 :After a long period of silence, the sound of explosion was heard again at Kibbutz Ziqim. One mildly injured soldier was evacuated to the Emergency Department at the Barzilai Medical Center.
On Sunday 01/04/2009 New York Mayor Mr. Michael Bloomberg accompanied by Ashkelon Mayor expressed solidarity during a visit at Barzilai Medical Center.