Hadassah the Womens Zionist Organization of America

Every day Hadassah researches cures, protects children in need, promotes worldwide humanitarian relief and stands in solidarity with Israel.

See for yourself what Hadassah is doing…

>Pioneering research combating macular degeneration, a disease causing blindness

>Developing the world’s first oral insulin treatment for Type II diabetes

>Reducing mortality rate of Ethiopian orphans with HIV from 25% to 1% through Israeli-Ethiopian initiative

>Providing breast & testicular cancer awareness education to over 500,000 American students

>Opening the first center for victims of domestic violence in Jerusalem at Hadassah Hospital at Ein Kerem Hadassah sets the standard for health care in the Middle East.

The Hadassah Medical Organization includes two hospitals, five schools, out-patients clinics, research facilities and community health centers. We treat over one million patients annually and educate health care professionals without regard to race, religion, or national origin. Half of all medical research in Israel is conducted at Hadassah.

Recent breakthroughs:

>Hadassah Research Reveals: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder May Be Predicted Through a Simple Blood Test

>Major Laboratory Breakthrough in Parkinson's Disease Research at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem

>HIV/AIDS Breakthrough at Hadassah: A Therapeutic Vaccine That Complements the Cocktail

>NYAMR Applauds New York State Assembly for Passage of Bill Allowing Funding of Stem Cell Research

You can play a vital role in turning research into cures, helplessness into hope and ensuring compassionate care.

You can heal the world by making a contribution today.