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Santiago, a baby from Guatemala born with a cleft lip and palate, successfully underwent complex corrective surgery at Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, part of the Clalit group. His parents, who learned of his condition during pregnancy, chose to travel to Israel and deliver their baby near Schneider Children's to ensure he would receive the most advanced medical care from the moment of birthRead more...

Alma Wolf, a 12-year-old girl from Ness Ziona, began experiencing shoulder pain last year. Initially, her parents dismissed it as a minor issue - possibly caused by sports activity or muscle strain due to the cold weather. As the pain worsened, they turned to physicians in the community, including orthopedic specialists, who found nothing unusual and recommended Physical therapy.Read more...

Before the holiday begins, and we start preparing costumes, mishloach manot, and noisemakers, it is important to remember that some of the sweets and toys included in these festive packages may pose serious risks to infants and young childrenRead more...

A two-year-old girl was admitted to Schneider Children's Medical Center two weeks ago with high fever, frequent vomiting, pallor, and labored breathing. Initially suspected of having a viral infection, her condition escalated to include lethargy and neck stiffness, leading doctors to diagnose bacterial meningitis, which was confirmed by a lumbar puncture. It was later revealed that she had not received routine vaccinationsRead more...

12 Years After Saving His Life, a Doctor Places Tefillin on His Former Patient at His Bar MitzvahRead more...

Record-Breaking Transplant Marathons at Schneider Children's. Since the beginning of 2025, and within just one month, 11 organ transplant surgeries have been performed at Schneider Children'sRead more...

Aminehon Desa Chakul, a 6-year-old boy from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, was diagnosed just last year with a congenital heart defect causing a narrowing of his main artery. Doctors in Addis Ababa recommended a complex open-heart surgery to correct the condition, but Aminehon's family, who were planning to immigrate to Israel to reunite with relatives living in Lod, chose to wait and seek treatment in IsraelRead more...

A Four-Year-Old Inhaled a Gel Toy Ball and Was in Critical Condition, Saved at Schneider Children's Medical CenterRead more...

Dr. Noa Ben-Aroya Milstein has been appointed as the Head of the Mental Health Division at Schneider Children's Medical Center, part of the Clalit Group, succeeding Prof. Silvana Fennig, who led the division for the past nine yearsRead more...

Shirel, a 9-year-old girl from Be'er Sheva, was born with a severely underdeveloped kidney. Recently, her condition deteriorated to end-stage renal failure, requiring an immediate kidney transplant. Just before she was to begin dialysis, after no suitable donor was found, Shirel's life was saved thanks to an altruistic kidney donation. The transplant was successfully performed at Schneider Children's Medical Center of Clalit group, giving Shirel the gift of lifeRead more...