I remember the first day of my fellowship in oncology many years ago. The day began at 8 a.m. on July 1—God help the patients who chose to get sick on July 1 with the new residents and fellows that day. The program director gave us a brief welcome speech—not very warm, he was a jerk. And the first actual activity of the day was a

When I was 11 years old I attended sports and arts camp, and was consistently, repeatedly called Temikah. I even won a competition—likely the only sports competition I will ever win—and when they called me up by the name Temikah I recall a strong internal debate as to whether or not that could possibly be referring to me.

(Courtesy of Shalva) “There are people who earn their place in the world-to-come in a single hour, with one act,” Kalman Samuels, founder of Shalva, told Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, referencing the Talmud to illustrate the magnitude of the law’s impact. “And those who earn their place at 2:45 a.m.,” Lapid

This week, we continue our series on selected topics regarding cancer in Israel. In recent years, Israel has become a major leader in the technology and startup arena in health products. A leading example of the success in this arena has been the work of Gavriel Iddan.

One of the great technological

Recovery treatment comes in all shapes and sizes. From family therapy to outpatient therapy to residential therapy to support groups: The types and levels of alcohol and drug rehab can be confusing, especially for someone who is at a time of need and trying to figure out what the right treatment might be.

(Courtesy of RWJ Barnabas) The Breast Center at the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center recently completed extensive renovations, further enhancing the continuum of care for women and making the space more efficient, private and patient-centered. Renovations include a new, dedicated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine just for

This past week it was announced that certain Banana Boat sunscreens have been recalled due to traces of benzene, which is a cancer-causing chemical. Similarly, last year, Coppertone announced a nationwide recall after benzene was also found in five of their sunscreen products. These product recalls may lead you to believe that the

Dear Jenn,

We’re college guys, home for summer break. When not working or involved in our internships we are “shooting hoops” or working out. The guys and I have been debating about hydration and rehydration. Are all fluids

It does not happen often. But it has happened before. The Jewish chaplain and the priest—both called at the same time to the same patient.

The short text to me and Father Daniel provided no other details than: “Martin Green, CCU Room 1, go ASAP.”

I quickly

If your child is having difficulty with handwriting and finds it to be a daunting task, here are some simple strategies to implement:

Highlighting or coloring top/bottom lines on the paper can help with line adherence and size consistency.

Try thicker or

On Monday, August 1, President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal made an official visit to Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel.

“I see my grandmother’s legacy in front of my eyes,” remarked Israel’s current President. The hospital is named after his late grandmother,

(Courtesy of The Therapy Place)

Question: How can OT and speech therapy help a child increase their abilities in social settings?

Leah Gross, OTR/L: