Advanced neonatal care in a protected family centered environment
The Neonatal Department at Soroka Medical Center is the busiest in Israel and one of the country’s leading centers for neonatal and premature infant care. Serving the rapidly growing population of the Negev the department provides advanced lifesaving treatment for thousands of newborns every year including premature infants and babies born with complex medical conditions requiring intensive and specialized care. More than 15% of newborns require some level of neonatal intervention or monitoring making the department a critical lifeline for families across southern Israel.
Soroka’s neonatal teams combine compassionate family centered care with advanced medical technology and internationally recognized clinical expertise.
Soroka Medical Center is establishing a new Neonatal Care Center that will serve newborns throughout the Negev and provide world class medical care in a family oriented environment that is fully protected against missile attacks.
The new Neonatal Care Center will be housed in a four story missile proof building spanning 5,730 square meters more than 61,500 square feet and is planned for completion by the end of 2026. The project will answer a critical and urgent need for protected neonatal care infrastructure in southern Israel while significantly expanding the department’s capacity to meet the region’s rapid population growth.
The new center will increase the number of intensive and special care beds from 58 to 88 and will include a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit an Intermediate Care Unit advanced treatment areas isolation rooms and welcoming family spaces including dedicated family lounges and support areas.
Designed around the philosophy of family centered integrated care the new center will create an environment where parents can remain close to their babies throughout hospitalization. Premature and critically ill newborns need not only advanced medical treatment but also the comfort presence and support of their families. The new facility will provide private and compassionate spaces that help families feel safe supported and connected creating a true second home during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
Donor Opportunities Please Contact:
Rachel Heisler Sheinfeld | Executive Director
American Friends of Soroka Medical Center
Office: 914-725-9070