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Israeli hospital to join NASA, SpaceX mission to study microgravity’s effects on diseases

For this experiment, Sheba will partner with the US firm SpaceTango to grow several bacterial species aboard the ISS using a specially designed Earth-controlled system.

 Astronauts are seen inside a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying two veteran NASA astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station for nine months after the capsule undocked from the ISS to begin a journey to return to Earth March 18, 2025.
 Former hostage Romi Gonen is released from Sheba Medical Center on July 10, 2025.

'Another step toward freedom': Ex-hostage Romi Gonen discharged from hospital after five months

 Doctor bandaging patient's burned hand at table (illustrative)

New Israeli-developed bioengineered skin could heal burn wounds twice as fast

 Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Prof. Yitshak Kreiss, Director General of Sheba Medical Center.

Sheba Medical Center will open a healthcare startup accelerator in Boston


Three hospitalized patients at Sheba attempt to take their own lives within 48-hour period

All three patients are currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit after sustaining multiple fractures.

 Sheba Medical Center

Sheba received a grant of NIS 10 million to establish a groundbreaking medical innovation center

Sheba BioConvergence Hub – a unique center that will focus on collaborations between researchers, doctors, academia, medical industries, and technology bodies.

 Sheba BioConvergence Hub

'Returning to Life' program provides holistic support for Gaza hostages and families

The National Insurance Institute and Sheba Medical Center join forces to offer medical and emotional care for former captives and their families through free personalized treatment plans.

 LUIS HAR (far left) and Fernando Marman (center), two hostages rescued in a special forces operation in Rafah, Gaza, in February 2024, reunite with loved ones later in the day at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer.

Sheba Medical Center ranked 8th best hospital in the world

The hospital has emerged as a key player in economic growth, with its innovative medical technologies being sold to leading global pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

 Aerial view of Sheba Tel HaShomer Medical Center, outside of Tel Aviv, on May 31, 2023.

43 million seconds without sunlight: Hostage families relate horrors of captivity from hospital

Troufanov’s girlfriend said that he told her Saturday night that during his captivity, he prayed she would not wait for him because he did not believe he would return alive.

 Families of Sagui Dekel-Chen and Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov give first statements to the press at Sheba Medical Center, February 16, 2025.

Released hostage Ofer Kalderon re-admitted to hospital with pneumonia

He has been re-admitted to Sheba Hospital, where he is receiving care and is being closely monitored by a team of professionals.

 Ofer Kalderon embraces family after his release from Hamas captivity, February 1, 2025.

'Hostages are in mortal danger,' Israeli health officials warn

Professor Hagai Levine, head of Israel’s health task force for hostage families, says the freed hostages’ extreme starvation is reminiscent of Holocaust survivors.

 Al-Qassam Brigades hand over Israeli hostages to the Red Cross, as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, in Deir al Balah, February 8, 2025.

Family of released hostage Ofer Kalderon receives online abuse since his return

Sharon Kalderon denounced hate messages she received after her brother-in-law Ofer’s release from Hamas captivity, urging unity amid ongoing tensions.

 Released hostage Ofer Kalderon reunites with his four children after being released in the Gaza ceasefire deal, February 1, 2025

Aminach Medic to supply equipment to hospitals and health funds in Israel

Aminach Medic, part of the Aminach Group, has secured tenders and procurement orders amounting to NIS 25 million for the supply of rehabilitative and nursing equipment to hospitals and health funds.

 Aminach Medic

Looking beyond the war: Bridging divides through medicine - opinion

Eventually, like the global reawakening after COVID-19, we will emerge from this conflict, and with that comes a profound responsibility: to shape a healthier, better connected future.

 An ambulance is seen at the entrance to the emergency room of Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer in Ramat Gan, Israel, July 15, 2023.

A hospital that goes beyond

The vice president of global affairs at Sheba Medical Center discusses the hospital’s role in the war, its future plans, and what makes it unique.

 THE SHEBA Emergency Room is one of six trauma centers in Israel.