The health care eligibilities of internally displaced people
The health care eligibilities of internally displaced people
The health care eligibilities of internally displaced people
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Emotional and Mental Support
If either you or anyone in your family experiences difficulties or stress in response to the war, we have gathered here for you the list of emotional support hotlines that… -
Services of Health Management Organizations
Information about emotional support for internally displaced persons from the Gaza Envelope localities and survivors of the massacre at the nature party in Reim. Psychotherapy may also facilitate the process… -
Medical Services After Hours
The HMOs' urgent medical hotlines offer medical counseling and urgent medical care outside regular working hours. See a the list of HMOs. -
Medications, Prescriptions and Pharmacies
In order to generate a therapeutic continuum for evacuees and displaced persons, and if you do not have your prescriptions with you, you can receive medications without prescription in a… -
Family Care Centers
Due to the emergency, Tipat Halav clinics provide local and accessible services throughout Israel for anyone who is away from home. For further information, call the Ministry of Health's Hotline… -
Mothers' Milk Donations
What babies are eligible for donations of mothers' milk units? What are the eligibility criteria? How can I donate my milk? Click here for further information. -
Student Health Care and Catch-Up Vaccination
Internally displaced students who have been integrated in schools in their temporary place of stay are eligible to receive all student health services in their integrating educational setting. Call the… -
Dental Care
Clinics that provide dental first aid to internally displaced people from the Gaza Envelope localities and the southern district. -
Making a Hotel Room Safe
If you are internally displaced people who are staying in a hotel, we gathered some recommendations to help you keep the children around the hotel. -
Mobility and Rehabilitation Aids
If you have been displaced from the southern or northern districts who require rehabilitation and mobility aids, and your aid was left behind or damaged, call the Ministry of Health's… -
Making the Temporary Residence Accessible for Internally Displaced People With Disabilities
A new program is helping to make the temporary residence accessible for internally displaced people with disabilities. -
Special Dietary Needs
Information for people displaced due to the Swords of Iron War who need assistance acquiring special food to meet their nutritional requirements, such as food allergies, celiac and more. -
Patients Receiving Medical Cannabis Treatment
Information for patients treated with medical cannabis who have been displaced from their homes due to the emergency. Information about receiving prescriptions, licensed dealers and pharmacies and contact information for… -
Transportation to Medical Facilities
If you are internally displaced people who are staying in the hotels in the Dead Sea or Eilat, and you require transportation related to medical needs, the Ministry of Transport…
Family Care Centers
Family care where you are
During routine times, Tipat Halav clinics (family health centers) are operated by several different agencies: the Ministry of Health, HMOs and municipalities. Due to the emergency, Tipat Halav clinics provide local and accessible services across the country for those who are away from their homes.
To inquire which Tipat Halav clinic provides services and to make an appointment, you can contact the Ministry of Health hotline:
- *5400 or 08-6241010
- Sunday through Thursday from 08:00 to 18:00; Friday and holiday eves from 08:00 to 13:00
Locate a Tipat Halav clinic and schedule an appointment
Consulting a family care center over the phone
If you have any questions or need consultation after the working hours of Tipat Halav clinics, you can contact the Ministry of Health hotline, Tipat Halav call center:
- *5400 or 08-6241010, Extension 2 then extension 9
- Sunday through Thursday from 16:00 to 21:00; Friday and holiday eves from 08:00 to 13:00
The call center is staffed by Tipat Halav nurses, nutritionists who specialize in the nutrition of young children, breastfeeding consultants and consultants specializing in pre-term newborn care and sleep, who will provide you with guidance on post-partum care, newborn care, vaccination side-effects, development, breastfeeding, nutritional counseling, crying and sleeping problems.
Available in Hebrew, English, Arabic and Russian.
Virtual parent group
Tiponet – virtual group meetings for parents led by Family Center nurses.
The website, as part of the Family Center services, provides parents with relevant information and a complementary service for parents in virtual group meetings. The meetings are held under the guidance of Family Center nurses and their goal is to support parents and promote the child's development.
There are meetings in Hebrew and Arabic.
These days, as part of the support and accompaniment of parents by the family center nurses on the Tiponet site (Hebrew), psychologists and social workers specializing in the treatment of early childhood and crisis situations will also join the meetings. At the meetings, the parents will receive tools to support and help the children and mediate the situation for them.
More information and registration for Tiponet (Hebrew)
Discharge of new mothers
As a result of the fighting, healthy moms and babies may be discharged from maternity ward around 24 hours after birth. We have compiled information for you that can help you deal with common concerns that may occur in the initial days after birth and make it simpler to care for your newborn at home.
Shooting Range Safety for Pregnant or Breastfeeding Women
When training for a firearms license, pregnant or breastfeeding women are required to complete their training at a certified shooting range. Our recommendations are:
- Week 24 to delivery, avoid going to a shooting range because of concern to the fetus's hearing.
- Up to Week 24 - exposure to lead in shooting range poses a risk:
- Shoot in an open or closed shooting range with appropriate ventilation systems
- Wear a hat, shirt with long sleeves and closed shoes
- Wear a disposable respirator
- Use safety headphones
- Use safety glasses
- Wash hands with soap immediately after shooting
- Wash clothes and shower immediately when you arrive home
- Use lead-free ammunition