Hadassah Greater Philadelphia

10/01/2026

Hadassah Physicians Council Book Club Meeting – FREE and OPEN TO ALL
Monday, November 23, 2026, at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on Zoom

Please join the Hadassah Physicians Council for a free book club discussion. We will be discussing By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult. We look forward to having a lively and thoughtful conversation about the book at the meeting. After registering, you will receive the link to join the discussion via Zoom. Questions? Questions? Email us at [email protected].

Registration link - https://your.hadassah.org/PhysiciansCouncil

09/30/2026

🎓 21 graduates. 11 countries. One shared commitment to making a difference. 🌎

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the International Master of Public Health (IMPH) program at the Hebrew University-Hadassah Braun School of Public Health and Community Medicine!

Through an incredibly challenging year, these students demonstrated resilience, dedication and a commitment to excellence — and now they’re taking their knowledge and passion back to communities across the globe.

From Cameroon and Ethiopia to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, their work will help shape the future of research, health policy, education, interventions and public health leadership.

As keynote speaker Dr. Jordan Kyongo reminded them: “Use the knowledge that you have to change the world.” 💙

Here’s to the Class of 2026 — and the impact still to come! 🎉

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09/30/2026

Dr. Esie Sharon-Sagie, director of the oral rehabilitation graduate program at the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, helped identify victims following the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre.

Now, new research she co-authored is shedding light on how comparative medical imaging (CMI) could strengthen disaster victim identification efforts in the future.

Published in the journal Forensic Science International, the study showed how
CMI helped identify 39 people following October 7, including 26 of 87 deceased hostages returned during the following two years — by comparing medical images taken during life, such as CT scans and X-rays, with postmortem images.

The findings suggest that medical imaging may offer highly specific and reliable identifying information — even when the original images were taken years earlier.

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09/28/2026

Recognized among the world’s best — again! 🏆

The Hadassah Medical Organization has once again been named by Newsweek among the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027, earning global recognition in oncology, cardiology and, for the first time, cardiac surgery.

This marks the seventh consecutive year Hadassah has been recognized for cardiology and the sixth consecutive year for oncology.

A powerful recognition of the physicians, researchers and medical professionals whose expertise and dedication continue to advance care. 💙

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09/28/2026

Hadassah Educators Council presents “Are Smartphones and Social Media Rewiring a Generation?”
Wednesday, October 14, 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on Zoom. FREE and Open to All.

Are children moving from a real-world, play-based childhood to one shaped by smartphones and social media? How is this shift affecting their social, intellectual, and emotional development—and what does it mean for their mental health? Join us as three panelists explore these important questions and share practical, research-informed strategies to help children become healthy, responsible users of technology. Please share this program with all Hadassah members and Associates.

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

Registration link – https://your.hadassah.org/AnxiousGeneration

09/25/2026

Chag Sukkot Sameach! ✨

May our Sukkot be filled with open doors, full tables, meaningful conversations, and plenty of laughter. May we remember that joy isn't just something we feel — it's something we create together.

From our Hadassah family to yours, Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sukkot Sameach! ✨

09/25/2026

Dr. Diekramabo Ikenna Aguwuom dreamed of becoming a spine surgeon. Her journey took her from Rivers State, Nigeria, to the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) — and ultimately back home with a mission to transform spine care for Nigerian patients.

As the first female orthopedic surgeon in Rivers State, Dr. Aguwuom already had an extraordinary record. But during a 2018 trauma fellowship at Hadassah, a chance encounter in the spine operating room with Dr. Joshua Schroeder, director of spine surgery, opened the door to something more.

Years later, that dream became reality when she returned to HMO in 2025 for a long-term fellowship in the Spine Unit.

“The Hadassah fellowship was a lifechanging experience for me,” she says.

Now, she’s bringing what she learned back to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital — with a goal of helping Nigerian patients receive quality spine care at home, rather than having to travel abroad for treatment.

From one operating room to a dream realized, Dr. Aguwuom’s story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when opportunity meets determination.

“You can have a dream, but sometimes when it becomes a reality, it is bigger than you imagined.”

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09/25/2026

Over 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s, and almost two-thirds are women. On , we recognize the urgency of improving early detection of this deadly disease.

Act now! Tap the link in the comments section to urge lawmakers to advance the Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention ASAP Act to expand access to screening tests through Medicare.

09/20/2026

As we reflect and atone on Yom Kippur, may we find space for forgiveness, renewal and peace. 🤍

Wishing our Hadassah family a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast. 🤍

G’mar Chatimah Tovah. ✨

09/18/2026

Shabbat Shalom!

As we move through these Days of Awe, we mark Shabbat Shuvah. May it bring a moment of peace, connection and renewal.

Shabbat Shalom! 🕯️🕯️🍎🍯