Activities are tailored to accommodate the different population groups
that comprise the wonderful mosaic of the Negev with their varied countries of
origin, religions, ethnicities, and age groups.
Soroka's staff members take place in a range of
activities for the benefit of the community:
The Anita Kaufmann Epilepsy Education Center
Green Hospital
Teddy Bear Hospital
Public lectures on health topics "Briut be gova
haeynayim" –a series of lectures for the general public on various health
topics, presented by experts from Soroka, with the cooperation of the Faculty of
Health Sciences at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Conferences on pregnancy and birth: twice-yearly
conference for women and their partners in cooperation with Clalit Health
Services and SBC marketing company. Lectures are given by Soroka physicians on
various subjects such as ultrasound, pregnancy tests, nursing, and birth as an
empowering experience.
The "Chamudim" health magazine for the family published
in cooperation with Yediot Tikshoret and Clalit Health Services Southern Region.
It includes information and useful tips on a variety of health topics, such as
baby and child care, health promotion, disease prevention, growth problems in
children, preparing children for surgery, and vaccinations.
Cooperation with "Club 50" –lectures on various subjects
of concern to older people, including breast cancer, incontinence, physical
activity at midlife, diabetes, and more
Educational Campaigns—for the general public and for
medical workers in the community on various health issues, disease prevention,
and recognizing symptoms—for example in the case of strokes
Preventing Road Accidents—volunteers from Soroka take
part in a project called "Walking to School Safely"
Participation in forums on the Clalit Health Services
site—Soroka physicians from various specialties answer patients' questions
online.
Health Days: Soroka takes part in Health Days in
cooperation with various bodies, such as the Beer-Sheva Municipality, regional
councils, and schools
Medical conferences and meetings for present and past
patients and their families to enrich their knowledge about the diseases from
which they suffer and create a direct connection between doctors and medical
staff to help them cope with their diseases and treatments (for example, kidney
transplant patients, diabetes patients)
Training unskilled medical workers: A program to train
women immigrants from Ethiopia to be medical workers. A unique program
voluntarily taught by doctors, nurses, and unskilled medical workers,
paramedical teams, and others
Awareness Days—Soroka invites the public to free medical
tests and explanations on various health issues
Bargain Bazaar—every year before Pesach, the workers of
the Cardiology Section organize a bargain bazaar whose profits are donated to an
organization that helps needy people buy what they need for the Pesach
holiday
Haikar ha Briut (Health is What Matters)—a weekly radio
show produced in the framework of the Educational Center for Hospitalized
children at Soroka
Assisting Holocaust survivors—Soroka workers make weekly
home visits, visit hospitalized patients, and take part in various volunteer
activities—lectures, organizing parties, and other events
Beit Samuel (Samuel House) Activities—Soroka staff
members volunteer to assist a group of older people from Beit Samuel, educating
them about diabetes, nutrition, and other health topics
Mitgalalim Yachad (Biking Together) –a comprehensive
leadership program for a group of youth that includes challenging activities
involving bike riding.
