Hadassah Medical Center
Hadassah Medical Center
Hadassah Medical Center (Template:IPA-en) is a medical institution located in Jerusalem, Israel. It is one of the largest hospitals in the country and is renowned for its advanced medical research and healthcare services.
Etymology
The name "Hadassah" is derived from the Hebrew word הדסה, which is also the Hebrew name for the biblical figure Esther. The medical center was named after the Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization of America, which funded and established the hospital.
History
The Hadassah Medical Center was established in 1934 by the Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization of America. It has since grown to become a leading medical institution in Israel, offering a wide range of medical services and conducting extensive research in various fields of medicine.
Departments and Services
The Hadassah Medical Center comprises two university hospitals, Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem and Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus, which offer a wide range of medical services. These include internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and psychiatry, among others. The center also houses various specialized departments and institutes, such as the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical School, the Hadassah University Hospital School of Nursing, and the Hadassah College Jerusalem.
Research
The Hadassah Medical Center is renowned for its medical research. It has made significant contributions to the fields of genetics, neurology, oncology, and cardiology, among others. The center's research is conducted in collaboration with the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical School and other international institutions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hadassah Medical Center
- Wikipedia's article - Hadassah Medical Center
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