Healthcare, Health & Medical Services in Israel
An overview of the healthcare system and health services in Israel
An in-depth overview of the Israeli medical and health-care system
Calling the emergency ambulance services
Magen David Adom - MADA - emergency services, private ambulances, payments and entitlements
Doctor's appointments & fees
Be prepared! What you can expect to happen at your doctor's appointment in Israel
Blood donation information
Blood donor criteria and blood donor stations country wide
Choosing a Health Fund - Heb: Kupat Holim
Changing & switching over to another Health Fund
Changing Health Funds is easy but there are rules and regulations for switching to another Kupah
Dehydration- signs, symptoms, causes & prevention
Life saving tips for preventing and treating dehydration during Israel's hot summer months
Dental care in Israel
Private dental care vs the Health Fund dental clinic
Family healthcare clinics - Heb: Tipat Halav
Ministry of Health family healthcare clinics, services and branches countrywide
The Health Basket - Heb: Sal Briut
The Israel national basket of health services and medical entitlements
Doctors home visits
Emergency medical house-calls or regularly required home-visits day and night
Hospital care in Israel
Public and private hospital care and services, information, paperwork and admissions
Treating jellyfish stings
First aid for jellyfish. What is the best way to treat a jellyfish sting? Sea water, vinegar or urine?
Prescriptions & Medications
What do I do in the event of a medical emergency?
Useful medical resources & assistance
The Ministry of Health, medical support and social services
Must know medical terminology
Free word sheet! Useful Hebrew, English and transliterated medical words and phrases
Mental health care services. Get help!
Israel's national health insurance law
The provisions of Israel's National Health Insurance Law
Medical and healthcare options in Israel for non-residents
Health insurance options and services for non-residents, internationals and expats in Israel
Organ donation & transplants
Register with ADI - the national body that oversees organ donation and transplants in Israel
Israel's patient's rights act
The legal rights of every patient in Israel as stipulated int the 1996 law
Paying for medical & healthcare services
Must know poison information
How do I register for a Health Fund - Heb: Kupat Holim?
New immigrants/olim can register for a Health Fund at Ben Gurion airport or at any post-office
Suffering from skin ailments? Free word sheet
Learn new Hebrew words for common skin ailments and conditions. With English and transliterations
Treating sunburn
Don't overdo it in the sun. Tips for sun protection and treating sunburn in Israel's harsh climate
What's involved in upgrading health services?
Vaccinations & immunizations for babies & children
The Israel Ministry of Health suggests these vaccinations and immunizations for children
Measles outbreak in Israel
An overview of the 2018 measles outbreak; symptoms, treatment and vaccinations.