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EVERY BEAT COUNTS:
HADASSAH’S HEART HEALTH PROGRAM™
- Janice Kociol
Every Beat Counts: Hadassah’s Heart Health
Program is a U.S. initiative that educates,
engages, and empowers women to live healthy
lifestyles by learning symptoms and prevention
tips for women’s heart disease.
Heart health education is critical. It is an issue
that is especially important and relevant to me
because I am a heart attack survivor. I’m sure
many of you used to have misconceptions
about women’s heart health. I know I did.
• I used to think heart disease was mostly a
man’s disease.
• I thought only “old” people got heart disease
and had heart attacks.
• I thought that because there was no history
of heart problems in my family, I had little to
worry about.
• I thought if I had no obvious symptoms, I did
not need to be concerned
• I thought I would know if I were having a
heart attack.
Relying on these misconceptions can cost you
your life!
Here’s an alarming reality: Heart disease strikes
more women than men. It is the #1 killer of
women: 500,000 women in the U.S. and nine
million around the world die of heart disease
every year. Each year heart disease claims the
lives of one in three women. That’s one death
every minute. Heart disease affects women of
all ages. Even young women who lead healthy
lifestyles can have heart problems. In addition, you can have a healthy heart that can be
injured by other illnesses.
Sixty-four percent of women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous
symptoms. Symptoms vary greatly between
men and women. We used to believe that
the sign of a heart attack was extreme chest
pain and pain in your left arm. But women are
more likely to experience shortness of breath,
nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain. Other
symptoms women should look out for are
dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, pain
in the lower chest or upper abdomen and
extreme fatigue. Sometimes the symptoms
are even more subtle. You could have a heart
attack and not even know that you had one.
Even cardiologists have had heart attacks and
did not realize it.
Sadly, 42% of women who have heart attacks
die within one year. This statistic is chilling to
any woman who has had a heart attack, and it
is the reason why heart disease prevention is
so essential.
Did you know that 82 percent of heart disease
is preventable? This is where Every Beat
Counts: Hadassah’s Heart Health Program can
help. Through this program you can empower yourself, be an advocate, and take action.
Learn more about risk factors and warning
signs by using Hadassah tools and resources
to help you live a heart healthy life.
You will find these resources on Hadassah’s
web page at http://www.hadassah.org. Go
to the pull-down menu under Health and Medicine to find information about heart health.
You will find questions to ask your doctor, a
Body Mass Index chart, and heart healthy nutritional guidelines. There is also information on
how you can build awareness in your community and learn advocacy talking points.
Hadassah Medical Organization researchers
continue to work toward fighting heart disease
around the world. HMO’s Heart Institute repairs
heavily damaged hearts. HMO collaborates
with the European Union, Mount Sinai Medical
Center, Massachusetts General, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT), The Forsyth
Institute ( Cambridge, MA), Harvard School of
Public Health, and Harvard Medical School.
You can help by making a donation in any
amount to HMO’s Research in Service to
Humanity, a program I wrote about in the
previous newsletter. To find out more about
HMO’s research on heart disease, go to http://
www.hadassah.org/health-medicine-in-israel/
research/heart-disease-research.html.
By learning more about heart health through
Every Beat Counts: Hadassah’s Heart Health
Program, you can improve your life and the
lives of people around you. Together we can
support Hadassah’s lifesaving work.
WHO WE ARE
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer organization that inspires a
passion for and commitment to its partnership with the land and people of Israel. It enhances the health of
people worldwide through its support of medical care and research at the Hadassah Medical Organization
in Jerusalem. Hadassah empowers its members and supporters, as well as youth in Israel and America
through opportunities for personal growth, education, advocacy and Jewish continuity.
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OUR PRESIDENT
Dear Hadassah Greater Washington Friends,
AREA CONTACT INFORMATION
Hadassah Greater Washington
Judy Erdheim, President
Lisa Zelermyer, Managing Director, Mid-Atlantic
11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 350
Rockville, MD 20852
T 301.881.8203
F 301.881.8209
[email protected]
hadassah.org/greaterwashington
CHAPTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Judy Erdheim
VP Fundraising: Karen Blomberg, Helene Kahan
VP Leadership: Lynn Berk
VP Membership: ViVi Rosen, Judye Yellon
VP Organization: Sherry Kabran
VP Education/Program:
Lorraine Harkavy, Nancy Weisberger
Recording Secretary: Suzie Price
Treasurer: Dina Lipschultz
Past President: Iris Tishkoff
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This fall I was privileged to be part of the “Ancient to
Awesome Mission” to Israel. Traveling with Hadassah means
you get a chance to connect to our work
• Meeting patients whose lives you helped to save
• Visiting the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower and seeing
the Nurses Station with our Region’s name on it
• Meeting some of the doctors who create the miracles we share with you
• Enjoying special experiences unique to a Hadassah mission such as planting trees in the
Negev park that is a joint Hadassah/JNF venture
• Spectacular and moving sightseeing experiences that might include a sunrise jeep tour of
the Ramon Crater, visits to include the latest on archaeology digs in Jerusalem, a taste of
Tel Aviv’s role in the start-up nation mystique that is hi-tech Israel
It’s not just a trip – you see Israel through the eyes of Israelis of many different backgrounds
and our Israeli staff provides a level of personal experience unique to Hadassah’s vision.
This year Hadassah again offers a variety of missions and I encourage everyone to take
advantage of the opportunity. I’m returning with the Presidents in May!
For Hadassah Greater Washington, 2016 was a year of change as we reorganized the
majority of our Groups into three Chapters. Today, the Chapters are cross-programming and
our volunteers are working smarter to accomplish our fundraising goals.
In 2017 Hadassah Greater Washington welcomes two new Chapters, Annapolis and Northern
Virginia. We have been working with their leaders for months to incorporate them into
Hadassah Greater Washington. Some of their members have already joined us at programs
and some of our leaders have been to programs in Annapolis and Virginia. During a weekday
or on a Sunday, the drive is not intimidating, so as we start to share calendars, I encourage
you to expand your area of attendance! We are excited they are part of us and hope they
feel the benefit of support from HGW.
In 2017, we continue the push to convert more of our members to become annual donors
(see Keepers and Chai Society ads in this newsletter.) As with your personal budget for
the year, Hadassah can only plan with money it knows it can count on. Major gift pledges
and annual gifts keep the research going, our hospital doors open, and our supplemental
programs to Youth Aliyah and scholarships to Young Judaea continuing. In addition,
Hadassah is your voice in state legislatures and in Congress on issues such as Gender Equity
in Medical Research, efforts against human trafficking, support for Israel, and other issues of
concern to women and families.
Your Chapters are engaging more members than ever before. I encourage all of you to take
the next step and help strengthen Hadassah by becoming volunteers, leaders, and annual
donors.
Shalom,
Judy
WHO WILL SAY KADDISH?
HADASSAH’S PERPETUAL YAHRZEIT PROGRAM PERPETUAL
ENHANCED PERPETUAL ADVANCE
ENSURES THAT KADDISH WILL BE RECITED IN
YAHRZEIT
YAHRZEIT
YAHRZEIT
JERUSALEM FOR YOUR LOVED ONES.
Kaddish will be recited Kaddish will be recited
A reservation to
EVERY YEAR. FOREVER.
annually for your loved for your loved one
ensure Kaddish will
one in perpetuity in the
Fannie and Maxwell
Abbell Synagogue
at Hadassah Medical
Center beneath Marc
Chagall’s iconic stained
glass windows.
daily for 11 months
after burial, after which
Kaddish will be recited
annually.
be recited for you and
your loved ones upon
their death. Available in
standard and Enhanced
Perpetual Yahrzeit.
Go to hadassah.org/yahrzeit. For further information, or to establish
a Yahrzeit, call 877.212.3321 or email [email protected].
HADASSAH THE WOMEN’S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC.
©2014 Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. Hadassah is a registered
trademark of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.
hadassah.org/greaterwashington
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HADASSAH ADVOCATES
JOIN OUR NETWORK
Join us in advocating for the health and well-being of women. Put your Jewish values into
action and help us build a healthier, safer and more equitable world. Learn more about
Hadassah’s domestic advocacy agenda, and take action on a wide range of women’s health,
reproductive rights, and economic security issues. Hadassah.org/advocate
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MAY 17, 2017
Hadassah will be on Capitol Hill, and we need YOU!
National Women’s Health Week, sponsored by the Office of Women’s Health,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is May 14 - May 20, 2017.
The goal of National Women’s Health Week is to empower women to make their health a
priority and help women understand what steps they can take to improve their health. As a
national supporter of this event, Hadassah is working with partners in the Coalition for
Womens’ Health Equity on day-long multi-paneled workshops to educate and highlight
current medical advancements and legislative initiatives that are important to all women.
The mission of the Coalition is to create a well-coordinated and unified force to advocate
for women’s health equity - from prevention to diagnosis and treatment and cure. Presently
there are over 20 organizations who are members of this coalition, led by Hadassah.
The Coalition for Women’s Health Equity Summit include panels exploring current and
future policy landscapes affecting women, and the economics of health with an eye
towards innovative ways to approach women’s health. We are currently working with
several health advocates and legislators to shore up their schedules to spearhead and
participate in these sessions.
Further information on National Women’s Health Week can be found here:
https://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw/about/
CHECK IT OUT
Hadassah Greater Washington is making a
difference in our community.
In partnership with Suburban Hospital, our
volunteers are transforming lives through an
education seminar educating 11th and 12th
grade girls in Montgomery County public
and private schools.
For more information or to volunteer,
contact Flo Rosenblum,
[email protected] or 301-949-3378.
(L to R) Nancee Gross, Judy Macon,
Harryette Helsel, Sara Demetriou,
Ruth Unterweger, Flo Rosenblum
HADASSAH LEARNS
SHALOM HARTMAN INSTITUTE PARTNERS WITH HADASSAH
As part of our Zionist education program, Hadassah is excited to announce its partnership
with the Shalom Hartman Institute to provide our members with an opportunity to participate
in the I Engage curriculum: Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. This multimedia
curriculum uses texts, articles, and interviews, in order to examine Jewish common values
which shape the lenses we use when forming our views about Israel while providing a
framework for future conversations about Israel in a contemporary context.
Rebecca Krasnegor and Carolyn Goldstein from our Region are among a group of 18 other
Hadassah members from across the country receiving training in this curriculum under the
guidance of Rabbi Lauren Berkun, Director of Rabbinic and Synagogue Programs, Hartman
Institute of North America. After this year’s training, Rebecca and Carolyn will be facilitating
study groups for our Region during the 2017-2018 year. More information will be forthcoming.
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2017 No Show Masquerade Ball
THE NON-EVENT FUNDRAISER OF 2017
THE EVENT IS VIRTUAL, THE NEED IS REAL
I would like NOT to attend the
No Show Masquerade Ball. My tax deductible gift includes:
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Other
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DO RSVP by December 31, 2017 to Hadassah Greater Washington
11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 350, Rockville, MD 20852
Thank you supporting the
2017 No Show Masquerade Ball.
hadassah.org/greaterwashington
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LEADERSHIP RETREAT
On January 29th, leaders from Hadassah Greater Washington and
Greater Baltimore gathered for a retreat to strategically plan for
2017. Welcoming Hadassah National Staff and Volunteer Leaders,
38 women joined together to demonstrate the Power of Women
Who Do.
(L to R) Lois Fields, Barbara Simball, Judy Levy, Judy Erdheim, Emily
Green-Blicher, Joan Rosenberg, Marsha Werner, Beth Zimet, Sherry Kabran
ANNUAL GIVING
Let us tell you a story – entitled B’resheet. Please close your eyes and
imagine that you are at one of the first Hadassah meetings over 100
years ago. Sitting with Henrietta Szold and other Zionist women, you
are developing plans to provide emergency care to infants and mothers in pre-state Israel. You then expand your purpose and embrace
practical Zionism, proactive work to help meet the health needs of
Palestine’s people. Your collective first act was to collect money and
send two nurses to Palestine in 1913 to provide pasteurized milk to
infants and new mothers, and to eradicate trachoma, an easily cured
eye disease, that robbed thousands of sight.
Now open your eyes. The organization that began as a small mission
to provide emergency care to infants and mothers in pre-state Israel
flourished over a century into two world-class medical and research
centers in Jerusalem, bringing advanced medical care to all, regardless
of race, ethnicity or nationality.
Today, with 330,000 members, Associates and supporters, Hadassah
remains committed to Jewish continuity and building a better world
through medicine and healthcare, advocacy, and communities of
women.
To ensure that the work started by our founder and supported by our
mothers and grandmothers continues to survive, we need your continued involvement and commitment. An annual gift to Hadassah saves
lives and enables you to be a part of something big, something vital.
Some examples of the impact of your gift:
• Funding for new technologies and drugs to combat MS, macular
degeneration, heart disease, melanoma, breast cancer and other
diseases that affect us all;
• Providing disaster relief and first response teams to all points on the
globe;
• Advocating for gender equity in medical research and fighting
against human trafficking;
• Providing a productive future for at-risk children in Israel.
Hadassah annual giving levels begin at Chai Society ($180-$999)
which translates into 50 cents a day or $15 month. Double that
amount and you are now at the Double Chai level. Keepers begin at
$84/month $1000 and goes up from there.
Remember, all committed annual gifts, at whatever level, are appreciated and will be acknowledged.
Please contact your chapter Fundraising VPs to talk about how we
can help you identify your committed annual gift.
Let us go back to “The Beginning” and support a cause we all love.
Karen Blomberg
Helene Kahan
Region VP Fundraising
CHARITABLE SOLICITATION DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
HADASSAH, THE WOMEN’S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. • 40 Wall Street - New York, NY 10005 • Telephone: (212) 355-7900
Contributions will be used for the support of Hadassah’s charitable projects and programs in the U.S. and/or Israel including: medical relief, education and research; education and advocacy
programs on issues of concern to women and that of the family; and support of programs for Jewish youth. Financial and other information about Hadassah may be obtained, without cost,
by writing the Finance Department at Hadassah’s principal place of business at the address indicated above, or by calling the phone number indicated above. In addition, residents of the
following states may obtain financial and/or licensing information from their states, as indicated.
DC: The Certificate of Registration Number of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. is #40003848, which is valid for the period 9/1/2015-8/31/2017. Registration
does not imply endorsement of the solicitation by the District of Columbia, or by any officer or employee of the District. FL: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL
INFORMATION FOR HADASSAH, THE WOMEN’S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. (#SC-1298) AND HADASSAH MEDICAL RELIEF ASSOCIATION, INC. (#SC-4603) MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE, 1 (800) HELP-FLA. KS: The official registration and annual financial report of
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. is filed with the Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Registration #237-478-3. MD: A copy of the current financial statement of
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. is available by writing 40 Wall Street, New York, New York 10005, Att: Finance Dept., or by calling (212) 355-7900. Documents
and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis,
MD 21401. MI: Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. MICS #13005/Hadassah Medical Relief Association, Inc. MICS # 11986/The Hadassah Foundation, Inc. MICS
#22965. MS: The official registration and financial information of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s
office by calling 1(888) 236-6167. NJ: INFORMATION FILED BY HADASSAH, THE WOMEN’S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. AND HADASSAH MEDICAL RELIEF ASSOCIATION,
INC. WITH THE NEW JERSEY ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING
THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY
CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charity/chardir.htm. NY: You may obtain a copy of Hadassah’s Financial Report by writing to
the Hadassah Finance Dept., 40 Wall Street, New York, New York 10005. NC: FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT HADASSAH, THE WOMEN’S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC.
AND A COPY OF ITS LICENSE ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE, SOLICITATION LICENSING SECTION AT 919-807-2214 OR FOR NORTH CAROLINA
RESIDENTS AT 1-888-830-4989. PA: The official registration and financial information of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., Hadassah Medical Relief Association,
Inc., and The Hadassah Foundation, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1(800) 732-0999. VA: A financial statement
of the organization is available from the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218, Phone #1 (800) 552-9963, upon request. WA: Hadassah, The
Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., Hadassah Medical Relief Association, Inc. and The Hadassah Foundation, Inc. are registered with the Washington Secretary of State. Financial
disclosure information is available from the Secretary of State. The toll-free phone number for Washington residents is 800-332-GIVE (800-332-4483), OR 360-725-0378. The website is
www.sos.wa.gov/charities. WV: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.
from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. ALL OTHER STATES: A copy of Hadassah’s latest Financial Report is available by writing to the Hadassah Finance Dept.,
40 Wall Street, New York, New York 10005.
REGISTRATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, SANCTION OR RECOMMENDATION BY ANY STATE.
Charitable deductions are allowed to the extent provided by law. Hadassah intends to respect your wishes regarding this gift, however, in accordance with U.S. tax law requirements regarding
deductibility of contributions, Hadassah shall have full dominion, control and discretion over this gift (and shall be under no legal obligation to transfer any portion of a gift to or for the use or
benefit of any other entity or organization). All decisions regarding the transfer of funds to or for the benefit of any other entity or organization shall be subject to the approval of the Board
or other governing body of Hadassah.
©2017 Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. Hadassah is a registered trademark of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.
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CHAPTER CALENDARS
ANNAPOLIS
Book Club
The second Tuesday of the month.
Contact Maxine Silber for information on book selection
and location: [email protected]
NESHAMA
Wednesday, March 15, 10:30 a.m.
Neshama “Urban Explorers” Hillwood Docent-Led Museum Tour
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave NW,
Washington, DC 20008, USA
Cost: $ 15 (optional lunch following at café, not included in price)
RSVP: Flo Rosenblum [email protected]/301-949-3378
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Bimonthly study group based on Hadassah’s
Women Who Learn (history and culture of Israel)
Monthly book club
March TBD – dairy, parve dinner at Vietnamese restaurant, 4
Sisters, before attending a film sponsored by Hadassah Northern
Virginia at the Jewish Film Festival
NURSES COUNCIL
Monday, March 20, 6:30 p.m.
Dinner meeting with Nurse Practitioner from the MS Society
Hadassah office, 11900 Parklawn Dr., Suite 350, Rockville, MD
Cost: $20 per person for a Kosher Dinner, presentation and CEU’s.
RSVP to [email protected]
RUACH
Monday, March 6, 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon and Program (Hadassah Birthday Celebration!)
Carroll’s Creek, Annapolis City Marina, 410 Severn Ave #100,
Annapolis, MD 21403
Speaker: Hadar Shahar, Israeli Shlicha, Jewish Federation of Howard
County, A Millennial in Israel Today.
Cost: $25 per person
RSVP by February 27 to Thea Pinskey, 524 Horn Point Dr.,
Annapolis 21403. Indicate fish or vegetarian in RSVP!
Sunday, March 19, 11 a.m.
Neshama General Meeting
Ohr Kodesh Congregation
8300 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Speaker: Attorney Nathan Lewin, “Notable Cases in the Supreme Court
on Jewish Issues.”
Cost: $5 (members), $10 (non-members)
RSVP by March 15: Ann Barcome [email protected]/240- 912-5425
Wednesday, April 5, 10:30 a.m.
Charoset Around the World
At the home of Robin Thompson
Contact Sarah Elpern [email protected]/703-323-0269
The Nurses Council is 5,000 nurses strong and is represented by 35 Nurse
Councils throughout the United States. It enhances and supports the
nursing profession in the United States and Israel by being a part of the
Nursing Professionals Council. It advocates for the educational, social and
professional issues that matter to Jewish nurses in both the US and Israel.
Wednesday, March 15, 2 p.m.
Jewish Genealogy with Tony Hausner
Clubhouse 1, Leisure World, 3701 Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring, MD
Wednesday, May 17, 7:30 p.m.
Program
Clubhouse 1, Leisure World, 3701 Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring, MD
Tuesday, March 21, 1:30 p.m.
Private Docent-Led Tour of Historic 6th and I Synagogue
600 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Cost: ~$5 (depending on number of participants)
RSVP by March 14th to Judy Rumerman, [email protected]
/301-680-0850
Wednesday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.
Ruach Board Meeting
Clubhouse 1, Leisure World, 3701 Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring, MD
Wednesday, March 22, 2 p.m.
Ruach Board Meeting
Clubhouse 1, Leisure World, 3701 Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring, MD
Wednesday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
Program (TBD)
Clubhouse 1, Leisure World, 3701 Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring, MD
SHIR SHALOM
Sunday, March 5, 10:15 a.m.
Snacks and Speaker
The Village at Rockville, MD 9701 Veirs Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Speaker: Judith Levy, “The History of the Hadassah Nursing Program
in Israel”
Cost: $6-7 (depending upon number of participants)
Contact: Beth Zimet [email protected]/301-977-2312
Sunday, April 2, 10:15 p.m.
Author Discussion
The Village at Rockville, MD 9701 Veirs Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
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Wednesday, June 21, 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Book Review
Clubhouse 1, Leisure World, 3701 Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring, MD
Jewish Studies Group meets 3rd Monday monthly, 1:30 p.m.
Clubhouse 1, Leisure World, 3701 Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring, MD
Contact: Peri Schuyler [email protected]/301-869-2968
Speaker: Dr. Nadia Nashimi
Cost: $6-7 (depending on the number of participants)
Contact: Beth Zimet [email protected]/301-977-2312
Wednesday, April 26, 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Program
Mykonos Grill, 121 Congressional Lane, Rockville, MD 20852
Speaker: Barry Collier, “Self-Defense for Seniors”
Cost: $32
Contact: Susan Newman [email protected]/301-926-4245
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MARCH IS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS) is an unpredictable and often disabling
autoimmune disease, where a patient’s own immune cells attack the
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS) is an unpredictable and often disabling
nerve
covering—an
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myelin—of
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DESCENT
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HMO RESEARCH:
Professor Tamir Ben-Hur—world-renowned stem cell
research specialist and head of Hadassah Medical
Organization’s prestigious Department of Neurology—
hypothesized that transplanted stem cells could play a
vital role in combating and curing diseases such as MS.
study treating MS patients with adult mesenchymal
(bone marrow-derived) stem cells injected into the
spinal cord, is underway at HMO. The trial includes
48 patients. The ultimate goal is to generate new
myelin—the coating of nerve cells that is destroyed
by the disease and is crucial to preventing nerve
degeneration.
Expecting that the transplanted stem cells would
regenerate myelin, his team discovered that stem cells
actually spur the brain to help itself.
• Transplanting stem cells into animals to determine if
• HMO researchers led by Professor Dimitrios Karussis,
they can, indeed, generate myelin-forming cells
head of the Multiple Sclerosis Center, conducted the first
clinical trial injecting bone marrow-derived stem cells
into the patient's spinal fluid, and found that they
• Exploring how to strengthen
the function of the
Meet Malia.
brain’s existing adult stem cells, to help the brain
She has multiple sclerosis.
protect itself from diseases like MS
• Inhibit inflammation
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• Prevent immune cells from activating and inflicting
injury to the brain
• Facilitate repair processes
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of her improved energy,
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HMO RESEARCH:
Professor Tamir Ben-Hur—world-renowned stem cell research specialist
and head of Hadassah Medical Organization’s prestigious Department of
Neurology—hypothesized that transplanted tem cells could play a vital role
in combating and curing diseases such
as MS. Expecting that the transplanted
stem cells would regenerate myelin, his
team discovered that stem cells actually spur the brain to help itself.
• HMO researchers led by Professor
Dimitrios Karussis, head of the Multiple
Sclerosis Center, conducted the first
clinical trial injecting bone marrow-derived stem cells into the patient’s spinal
fluid, and found that they
• Inhibit inflammation
• Prevent immune cells from activating
and inflicting injury to the brain
• Facilitate repair processes
COLLABORATIONS:
Center of Regenerative Medicine at the
University of Edinburgh, Scotland
NEXT STEPS:
• The world’s first double-blind, placebo-controlled study treating MS patients with adult mesenchymal (bone
marrow-derived) stem cells injected
into the spinal cord, is underway at
HMO. The trial includes 48 patients.
The ultimate goal is to generate new
myelin—the coating of nerve cells that
is destroyed by the disease and is crucial to preventing nerve degeneration.
• Transplanting stem cells into animals
to determine if they can, indeed, generate myelin-forming cells
• Exploring how to strengthen the
function of the brain’s existing adult
stem cells, to help the brain protect
itself from diseases like MS
GENDER EQUITY:
Worldwide, medical research disproportionately focuses on men – leading
to misdiagnosis and compromised
care for women. Join Hadassah and
advocate for gender equity in medical
research (GEM).
Learn more at hadassah.org/GEM
THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS.
DONATE TODAY.
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