Hadassah Great Plains

10/12/2026

How do people cope after a crisis?

Dr. Shiri Ben-David, head of the Department of Psychology at the Hadassah Medical Organization, spoke with The Media Line about the Flydubai incident, explaining why immediate stress reactions are normal and how taking action during a traumatic event may help build resilience. She explained that anxiety and disrupted sleep are normal in the immediate aftermath, while a sense of having acted effectively during a crisis may support long-term coping. It is still too early, she emphasized, to predict the lasting psychological impact.

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10/12/2026

"The antisemitism organization is monitoring museums, publishing and performance for exclusion of artists."

The antisemitism organization is monitoring museums, publishing and performance for exclusion of artists.

10/12/2026

Join Hadassah Greater Kansas City on October 27 as we welcome Kansas City Israeli Emissary/Community Shlicha, Dahnya, who will be leading an interactive discussion on resiliency and antisemitism post-October 7. Register here: https://bit.ly/4z70fNJ

10/09/2026

Click here to read the weekly Here & Now newsletter, featuring news and upcoming events in and around Hadassah Great Plains and a message from our region president, Sharon Star: https://bit.ly/4jcUtp4

10/08/2026

Join Springfield Hadassah and the sisterhoods from Temple B’rith Sholom and Temple Israel on October 25 for an inspiring film, "Labors of Love: The Life & Legacy of Henrietta Szold". For more info or to register, email [email protected].

10/08/2026

Join Elgin Hadassah on November 15 for a delicious luncheon as we celebrate our year, Hadassah’s impact, and our fundraising focus on the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) and pediatric treatment innovations. Register here: https://bit.ly/4ekxlBF

10/06/2026

Join Hadassah Great Plains on Nov 7-8 for a transformative retreat designed to help you untangle distractions, recharge your spirit, reconnect with purpose, and welcome the 2027 Hadassah Great Plains leadership team. Register here: https://bit.ly/4rUdDm8

10/05/2026

At the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO), employees across the hospitals submitted 128 ideas designed to improve patient care and hospital efficiency as part of HMO’s Year of Innovation.

From a specialized wheelchair that keeps mothers and newborns together, to smarter emergency department systems and AI-powered post-procedure care coordination, these ideas show what happens when the people closest to the challenges are empowered to create solutions.

And 42% of the submissions came from administrative staff — proof that innovation can come from every corner of a hospital.

This is only the beginning.

Tap the link to take off and read the full story. 🚀

Hadassah Hospitals celebrate employee-driven innovations in patient care, hospital efficiency and AI at their first Year of Innovation awards ceremony.

10/05/2026

Join Hadassah Minneapolis St. Paul on October 25 as we play games and get together for an afternoon of fun and prize drawings! Games offered: Canasta, Cribbage, Mah Jongg, Mexican Train, Rummikub, and Scrabble. Register here: https://bit.ly/43ocAzd

10/05/2026

Join Hadassah Greater Kansas City on October 27 as we welcome Kansas City Israeli Emissary/Community Shlicha, Dahnya, who will be leading an interactive discussion on resiliency and antisemitism post-October 7. Register here: https://bit.ly/4z70fNJ