After 674 injured in one day: Soroka's ER expanded by 50%
Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva inaugurated an expanded emergency department, increasing its area by 50% with over 40 new treatment stations and two trauma stations, totaling more than 110 treatment stations and eight trauma stations. The expansion aims to improve capacity during routine and mass casualty events, following the heavy burden experienced during the war. On October 7, 2023, the ER treated 674 injured in a single day, including civilians and security forces. The ceremony was attended by Yair Avital, a resident of Be'eri who was seriously injured that day, who described the care he received. Hospital director Prof. Shlomi Kodesh emphasized the department's importance. Outgoing Health Ministry Director General Moshe Bar Siman Tov praised the hospital's cooperation. The expanded ER is named after Francis and Nathan Kirsh, funded by the Kirsh family through the Jewish Federation of New York and Keren Hayesod, in partnership with Clalit Health Services and the Be'er Sheva Municipality.
Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva inaugurated an expanded emergency department yesterday (Tuesday), increasing its area by approximately 50%, including over 40 new treatment stations and two trauma stations. In total, the expanded ER includes more than 110 treatment stations and eight trauma stations. The expansion is intended to improve reception capacity during routine and mass casualty events, following the heavy burden the hospital experienced during the war. On October 7, 2023, the ER treated 674 injured in a single day, including civilians and security forces. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Yair Avital, a resident of Be'eri who was seriously injured that day, who described the care he received. Hospital director Prof. Shlomi Kodesh emphasized the department's importance. Outgoing Health Ministry Director General Moshe Bar Siman Tov praised the hospital's cooperation. The expanded ER is named after Francis and Nathan Kirsh, funded by the Kirsh family through the Jewish Federation of New York and Keren Hayesod, in partnership with Clalit Health Services and the Be'er Sheva Municipality.