Sheba medical center

Sheba head withdraws candidacy for Health Ministry director-general role over conflict of interest

The decision came after a review of the legal and administrative implications of the appointment found that the necessary conflict-of-interest arrangements could not be finalized.

Yitshak Kreiss, Director of the Sheba Medical Center speaks during a cornerstone laying ceremony at the Safra Children Hospital, in Ramat Gan, February 6, 2023.
Yitshak Kreiss, Director of the Sheba Medical Center speaks during a cornerstone laying ceremony at the Safra Children Hospital, in Ramat Gan, February 6, 2023.

Sheba hospital director Yitshak Kreiss to temporarily serve as Health Ministry director-general

Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer

Suspected patients test negative for Ebola after returning to Israel from DRC, Health Ministry says

(ILLUSTRATIVE) Medical staff and nurses roaming the halls of Ichilov Hospital.

Two suspected Ebola patients placed in isolation after returning from DRC, Health Ministry says


Sheba opens psychological treatment center for security operatives with PTSD in northern Israel

The treatment center is also the first of its kind to be established in northern Israel, providing a wider range of coverage and opening new opportunities for residents of the area.

Ribbon cutting ceremony of the Mevo’ot HaHermon - Sheba Clinic, UJA NY Home, October 14, 2026.

Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds

A Hebrew University study finds that eating with someone close may reduce blood sugar spikes and help the body regulate itself more efficiently.

Women sit together to enjoy a pizza (illustrative)

At least 24 injured in Bnei Brak nursing home fire, two in serious, unstable condition

In addition to the two severely injured, four individuals between 50 and 80 sustained moderate injuries, and 18 sustained minor injuries. 

First responders transport individual injured in a nursing home fire in Bnei Brak, October 1,2026.

For babies to thrive, the mother must, too - opinion

One in five women experiences a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, making these conditions among the most common complications of pregnancy and childbirth. These challenges affect women and families

 Pregnant woman (illustrative)

Turpaz CEO donates NIS 70 million to three of Israel’s leading hospitals

During the ceremony, Sheba inaugurated its Institute for Obstetric and Gynecologic Imaging in memory of Cohen Khazon’s late parents, Nediva (Gisèle) and Moshe (Musa) Cohen.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at  Sheba’s Institute for Gynecological and Obstetric Ultrasound.

No time to retire: Why growing older does not have to mean slowing down

Growing older should not mean withdrawing from life. By protecting our health, challenging our minds, and staying connected, we can continue to grow, learn, and find purpose at any age.

An elderly couple going for a run.

Welfare Ministry and Sheba to establish $25 million innovation arm

The ARC Welfare initiative aims to streamline the work of more than 120,000 employees, address heavy workloads, and commercialize patents developed within the system.

Director General of the Ministry of Welfare, Yinon Aharoni, and Sheba CEO, Prof. Yitshak Kreiss, signing the agreement

Sheba opens trauma treatment space in the heart of nature

The new center, the Fifth Element, which opened at the Sheba Rehabilitation Hospital, offers an innovative treatment combining nature, psychotherapy, bodywork, and community.

The Fifth Element

Israel’s anti-fragile answer to a world in crisis - opinion

For too long, “resilience” has been a comfortable platitude. Alon Davidi, mayor of Sderot and chairman of the regional cluster, refuses it outright. 

 Alon Davidi

Regenerative medicine workshop brings together leading Israeli and US researchers

The workshop aimed to strengthen scientific collaboration and accelerate translational research

Participants explored the latest advances in regenerative medicine across multiple disciplines