What is a Stoma?
A stoma is an artificial opening between two cavities or canals and the surface of the body that allows the release of urine and feces.
When is a Stoma performed?
· In cases of gastrointestinal tumors
· Inflammatory bowel disease
· Trauma
Who performs stoma care?
Hadassah Stoma Care nurses are the optimal providers to mark stoma sites. A Stoma nurse is also responsible for adjusting the equipment, and providing nutritional guidance and help with adjusting to life with a stoma.
The final incision site is selected and done by the Hadassah Medical Center surgeon once the abdominal cavity is entered and the condition of the bowel is determined.
The official National Stoma Care Clinic
The official National Stoma Care Clinic is located at Hadassah Medical Center – in Ein Kerem. The services offered at the stoma care clinic include both public health care and private medicine elements.
Our goal is to enable patients to improve their quality of life and offer them guidance and personal support in dealing with their disease.
The Comprehensive care treatment offered at the Hadassah Stoma care clinic , allows patients with stoma to lead a normal independent life.
Clinic Operator:
Ms. Hedva Elhanani
Tel: 050-7874342
Email: hedvael@hadassah.org.il
Public clinic:
Contact the national stoma care clinic through Hadassah Appointments Center, Tel: 972-2-5842111 and ask to set up a meeting with the stoma clinic operator.
Location of the clinic: Surgical Clinic, Ein-Karem Medical Center, 3rd floor, on Tuesdays starting from 14:00 hrs.
Private Practice (Private Medical Services):
Surgical Clinic, 3rd Floor, from 16:00.
Phone: 972-2-6778899. |