2023-2024 Medical Checklist for Gap Year Students
Medical Checklist for Gap Year Students It's probably safe to say that the Gap year packing list...
Pre-Existing Conditions In Israel
Managing a pre-existing condition in Israel Sending your child to Israel for a gap year is an...
Medical Travel Insurance
Why purchase medical travel insurance? The majority of people travelling on vacation do not...
Patient Rights
Did you know that patients have rights when seeing medical professionals? The traditional way of...
Continuing Medications When Moving to Israel
You have decided to make your Aliyah and currently take prescription medications. How can you...
Confused with Israeli quarantine exemption and Green Pass regulations?
Are you struggling with getting out of quarantine or getting a GREEN PASS? If so, this blog is for...
The Flu Season 2021
During the Coronavirus pandemic, many people have been worried about the upcoming Flu season. But...
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory disorder. Many people think that this...
Alzheimer's Disease in Israel
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away (degenerate)...
Emergency room visits in Israel
It’s inevitable that somewhere, somehow, a teen from one of the many Israeli summer programs could...
Activities to do with your family during Sukkot
Tishri is a very special month. Sukkot occurs during this time and many people take time to...
Yom Kippur Hydration and Safety
It’s hard to recall a Yom Kippur in Israel that did not include hearing of someone fainting from...
Holiday Medical Care in Israel
Medical Care during the Holidays can be tricky in Israel especially if you do not speak Hebrew....
Back from Holidays: Five health goals
As the Jewish year is quickly coming to an end and Rosh Hashanah upon the horizon many people are...
Eating Disorders in Israel
Eating disorders are common among teens and young adults. Seminary students in Israel are not...
Wheelchair Accessibility in Israel
Wheelchair and special needs accessibility in Israel: Many people dream their whole lives of...
The Polio Vaccine
Many people have grown up hearing Polio, iron lungs, and people migrating from urban areas to...
The benefits of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding versus bottle feeding is a choice every parent will need to decide between welcoming...
Schizophrenia Awareness Day
Today is Schizophrenia awareness day. Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that Dr. Emile...
Intermittent Fasting
Over the years, we've been approached by people who've asked us about different kinds of diets and...
Tisha B'Av Fasting Tips
Fasting is never easy. For Jews, there are two significant fast days that everyone tries to uphold...
Telemedicine & Geriatrics in Israel
Telemedicine is a great option for caring for geriatric populations in Israel. This is especially...
Encouraging Personal Hygiene Among Children
This week we celebrate national hygiene week! Personal hygiene is how you take care of your body,...
Will PCR testing still be required after COVID-19?
The Ministry of Health in Israel announced that as of June 15 th , the indoor mask regulations...
Solving the PCR problem In Israel
Many tourists in Israel have been struggling with getting a PCR test before their flight home....
Will PCR testing still be required after COVID-19?
The Ministry of Health in Israel announced that as of June 15th, the indoor mask regulations will...
Arthritis & Joint Pain
Arthritis is the swelling or tenderness of the joints. The two most common types of arthritis are...
How to help someone with PTSD?
Over the past few months, Israel has been going through a hard time. First, we had a year of the...
Making Aliyah & Healthcare Considerations
This year it is estimated that over a million Jews worldwide have been looking into making Aliyah....
Dehydration & The Israeli Summer
Summer is here. During the summer, especially during scorching days, many people are taken to the...
Welcome Back Tourists to Israel
We are happy to announce that Israel will be opening its borders for tourists to return! The...
The Har Meron Tragedy & EMA Care
On April 30th, thousands of people arrived at Har Meron to celebrate Lag B’Omer. Due to the...
Allergy Awareness Week 2021
Over 32 million Americans have food allergies, and the numbers have been growing over the last few...
PCR test vs. Antigen test
A lot of confusion exists among people regarding the difference between all the tests relating to...
Antigen Test vs. Serology Test
What is the difference between an antigen test and a PCR test? What is an Antigen test? An antigen...
Skincare & The Israeli Summer
Summer is approaching! The summer in Israel is known to be very hot and sunny. Going to the beach,...
What is an apostilles document?
Recently, Israel has opened up its borders for specific cases, first-degree family members,...
Serology Testing & Entry into Israel
Recently, the Israeli government announced that they are going to let certain people enter Israel....
Insomnia during the gap year
Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder in which people have trouble sleeping....
In-flight Medical Emergencies: Prevention Tips and Guidance
Carrie Fisher’s untimely, sad death has put in-flight medical emergencies in the headlines....
Health of Yeshiva/ Seminary students in Israel - Q&A from parents
After the holidays, students are returning to Yeshiva and Seminary. The long stretch begins. Over...
Pandemic Planning
Covid-19 took the world by a storm. No one could have prepared, predicted, or imagined the...
Yeast infections
A yeast infection is a fungal infection caused by a yeast-like fungus called Candida or Monilia....
Avoiding Constipation During Pesach
Have you ever experienced constipation during Pesach? Chances are you have! Constipation is...
Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease in Israel can be challenging to manage, especially for non-residents and students,...
Spring Cleaning tips
With Passover getting closer, many people have started doing their annual Pesach cleaning. The...
Flu Treatment in Israel
Hopefully, you paid attention to our blog here and received the flu shot. However, for those who...
How to Change Your Kupat Holim
There are many reasons to change your kupat holim (health plan). Your favorite doctor may no...
Pertussis Vaccine in Israel: Who Needs It and Why?
The pertussis vaccine is not just for babies and children. Pertussis (whooping cough) is one of...
Confusion in the Hospital
Most people experience confusion when they need to be in a hospital. Confusion is the inability to...
Socialized medicine in Israel = Self Serve Health care
How does socialized medicine work in Israel? How does it impact health care delivery? Every...
Parental Stress and Gap Year Students
There may be parental stress as your child leaves for his gap year in Israel. The gap year is an...
Crohn's Disease in Israel
Crohn’s disease in Israel can be challenging to manage , especially for students and tourists who...
Guidelines for Fasting in Israel
Fasting in Israel can be a different experience from fasting in other countries. It’s hard to...
Organizing Medical Files
Organizing medical records at home can be a daunting task. While more and more processes may be...
Medical Checklist for Gap Year Students
I t's probably safe to say that the Gap year packing list your child received did not include a...
Bacterial vs. Viral Infections
Winter is THE season for both bacterial and viral infections. Understanding the difference between...
How to Really Understand Lice
Head lice . It’s a subject nearly no one wants to admit exists, let alone think or talk about....
Marijuana (Cannabis) Induced Psychosis
Marijuana-induced psychosis is real and dangerous . This is perhaps most important to remember...
How to Speak to Your Child About Drinking on Purim
The custom of drinking alcohol on Purim stems from a quotation in the Talmud attributed to a...
Purim Hangover Remedies
Our previous blog here encourages parents to talk to their children about appropriate alcohol use...
How to Take the Stress out of Healthcare
When people are overwhelmed dealing with their own health or the healthcare of another, stress is...
Travel Insurance for Passover in Israel
Are you coming to Israel for Passover? Travel insurance provides you with protection against...
6 Medical Nightmares for Gap Year Parents
This past year, EMA Care has assisted hundreds of gap year students in all different types of...
Dehydration and Israel Gap Year Students
Gap year students and dehydration have been a bad mix for decades. Unfortunately, with springtime...
Medical Concierge in Israel for Older Adults
Medical concierge stands for personalized, caring, inclusive health care case management for both...
FAQ about Leptospirosis in Israel
Yes, there has been an outbreak of leptospirosis in Israel, particularly in those who have been on...
West Nile Virus Outbreak in Israel
In recent weeks there has been a surge of West Nile Virus in Israel. A few hundred people have...
Mononucleosis in Israel – Prevention & Management
We have noticed a significant uptick in the number of gap year students diagnosed with...
Measles Management in Gap Year Dorms
Unfortunately, we have gotten to the point of managing measles in student dorms of gap year...
Panic Attacks in Gap Year Students
Recently, several gap-year students experienced sudden onset panic attacks, and they reached out...
Water Safety in the Summer
Early in the summer, and there have already been numerous drownings and near-drownings of (mostly)...
Israel : Vaccination Update
Dr. Eliana Aaron contributed to the international epidemiological reporting system for proMed...
Bug Bites in Israel
Summertime is here, and bug bites in Israel can be a bit unique due to being in the Middle East...
Dental Care in Israel for Gap Year Students
Dental care in Israel for gap year students is not covered under most student health insurance...
The Jerusalem Marathon
The Jerusalem Marathon 2019 The marathon has become a rite of passage for many gap year students...
Yom Kippur Hydration
Fasting in Israel It’s hard to recall a Yom Kippur in Israel that did not include hearing someone...
The Flu Shot Myths and Guidance
The Flu Shot Myths and Guidance for Dorms Influenza or “flu” is a dangerous, highly contagious...
Sties among Gap Year Students
Sties among students A sty is a red lump near the edge of the eyelid that accumulates bacteria in...
Donating Blood
Donating Blood Donating blood is an amazing thing. According to the Red Cross, one donation of...
Constipation During the Gap Year
Have you ever traveled to a new place and experienced constipation? Over the past few years, we...
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails occur when your nails' edges or corners grow into the skin next to the nail. Your...
Eating Disorders during the gap year
Eating Disorders 10 million people in the U.S. have an eating disorder. It is the third most...
Planing a trip to the east this summer?
Traveling to the east or southeast Traveling after serving in the army is very common amongst...
Flu Vaccine shortage 2019
The Health Ministry released a report on Tuesday (24/12/19) showing a decrease of 1.5% in citizens...
Traveling to Israel with an allergy?
Allergy-free baked goods Every Jew dreams of vacationing in Israel with their family and friends....
Crohn's Disease & Traveling to Israel
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, affect as...
How Covid-19 Can Affect Me?
With all of the news surrounding the Novel Coronavirus the past few weeks, many people are scared...
Is wearing face masks effective against coronavirus?
As seen in many photos from China and Asia, many ordinary people have been wearing masks when...
Purim Safety
We would all like to hope that our children will behave responsibly throughout their year in...
Coronavirus vs. the Flu
Over the past few weeks, the media has exploded with news on the Covid-19/ Novel Coronavirus....
Masks and Social Distancing
Do the N-95 masks help? Do masks work? This is a question that many people have asked us in the...
Tips on Avoiding the Coronavirus
With the spread of COVID-19 throughout the globe, people are looking for the best ways to protect...
Tips for Mental Health & the Coronavirus outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak is a stressful time for people. Under current regulations, individuals are...
Family Challenges During Coronavirus Quarantine
Due to government regulations, schools, work, and stores have all been shut down. During our time...
The Hassle of Making Medical Appointments
When you are unwell the last thing you want to deal with is the frustration of trying to get a...
Chronic Pain in the Elderly
Advanced age increases the risk of health complications which can lead to chronic pain. Unlike...
Top 5 Areas of Healthcare to Tend to Now
Thankfully, the coronavirus sanctions are lifting. The kupahs are getting back to normal working...
Getting into the holiday spirit during the Coronavirus pandemic
The Coronavirus has introduced most people to a new kind of life. We can’t see family unless we...
Dehydration during the summer
With summer here, one of the most important things to do is hydrate. Dehydration can quickly set...
Weddings & COVID-19
Dr. Eliana talks about the new regulations regarding making weddings in Israel. Today weddings are...
Tourists coverage for seniors
As a senior or the child of a senior, the scariest thing that you can imagine is going through an...
Youth & the Covid-19 Risk
Introduction Many young adults have never experienced a life-threatening event in their lives....
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
A Urinary Tract infection or a UTI is an infection that affects the urinary tract. It can cause...
Concussions
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury and occurs after an impact to the head. Not every...
Dementia in Israel
Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely...
The jellyfish season in Israel
The warm Mediterranean Sea on Israel’s coast may be fun to swim in, but the jellyfish season is...
Skin conditions during the summer in Israel:
Summer in Israel The summer in Israel is known to be very hot and sunny. Going to the beach,...
17th of Tamuz fast in Israel
It’s hard to recall a fast day in Israel that did not include hearing of someone fainting from...
How to properly wear a mask
The Dos and Don'ts of wearing masks: Wearing masks has been a controversial topic over the last...
The gap year - how to deal with pre-existing conditions during a Covid-19 pandemic
In this video, Dr. Eliana will discuss the upcoming gap year program and kids who are coming with...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or CFS is a common fatigue disorder that cannot be characterized by any...
Fake news during a Coronavirus Pandemic
In this video Dr. Eliana will discuss the fake news that has been going around about wearing...
Marijuana induced psychosis
Marijuana-induced psychosis is real and dangerous. This is perhaps most important to remember when...
The New Dating Reality
The Coronavirus has presented the world with a new reality. People don’t leave their houses as or...
Tisha B'av fasting tips
During any major fast in Israel, we always hear many stories of people who fainted because of...
Public Transportation - Bus vs. Taxi
In this video, Dr. Eliana Aaron will discuss taking pubic transportation. Many people have asked...
Dealing with Stress about the Upcoming Gap Year
Sending your child to a foreign country for a gap year can be concerning. Parents worry that their...
So, Your Child's in Quarantine
As the number of COVID19 cases in Israel continues to grow, many parents are growing increasingly...
Immunity towards the Coronavirus
With the year about to start, more and more people are recovering from the Coronavirus. Many...
The Antibody Test
During the past few months, people have been in and out of quarantine. Some go into quarantine...
National Obesity Awareness Week
39% of the world adult population suffers from obesity. Since the 1970’s, the rate of obesity has...
Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment is an emergency situation in which a thin layer of tissue in the retina (at the...
Eating Disorders Among Gap Year Students
Each year, ten thousand two hundred deaths are the direct result of an eating disorder—that's one...
Appendicitis in Gap Year Students
Appendicitis is the Appendix's inflammation, which is located on the lower right side of your...
Top 5 tools for remote healthcare management
Managing an elderly parents’ healthcare from afar is a challenging situation. That’s where Emacare...
Drinking Responsibly
We would all like to hope that our children are going to behave responsibly throughout their year...
The Psychological Effects of Lockdowns
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected society in many different ways. Many countries...
Telemedicine, Thermometers, and Coronavirus
diTelemedicine refers to the practice of caring for patients remotely when the provider and...
Suicide prevention week
In many cases, friends and families affected by a suicide loss (often called "suicide loss...
Constipation during the Gap Year
Constipation in Gap Year Students Have you ever traveled to a new place and experienced...
The Danger of Vaping
Vaping is a common trend among college students and young adults. 34% of college students use...
Holiday Lockdown
As Israel approaches its second lockdown, let us take a look at lockdowns and their effects....
Choosing the Right Doctor in Israel
Visiting a doctor for the first time can be overwhelming. Will this doctor listen to your...
The Flu & Covid-19: A Double Threat?
As the winter nears, people have been concerned over the idea of a double epidemic, the Flu and...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This week we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month. Although breast cancer is more common in...
World's Mental Health Day!
This year on October 10th we celebrate the World's mental health day. This day gives an...
Mental Health & Quarantine - Tips and story
Video for mental health and quarantine: 00:00 – intro 01:34 – coping with quarantine 02:01 – keep...
The Evolving Health Professional
Over the past few months, medical staff all over the world have been working around the clock. Due...
Social Activities – High or low risk?
After months of tight restrictions and lockdowns, the wish for us to get out of our houses and...
Sudden Emotional Problems in Gap Year Students
This year, many gap year students have been experiencing a lot of stress due to the Coronavirus...
Seasonal Allergies
Season allergies are also known as "Hay Fever" are common, especially when the seasons change. It...
Indoor Activities for the lockdown and winter
Today, (December 27th, 2020) the third offical lockdown is starting. For many people this means...
Teenage Gambling
Gambling is a serious addiction that afflicts more than 10 million Americans every year. Nowadays,...
Chanukah & Covid-19
Chanukah is a time of the year that People gather around the menorah and celebrate the 8-day...
Hypothermia
Everyone has heard people say, “please close the door, I’m going to get hypothermia”, they say it...
The Covid-19 Vaccine
Comparing Steps Required for Regular FDA Vaccine Approval and the Steps the Currently Approved...
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, which is located on the lower right side of your...
The Antibody test
During the past few months, people have been in and out of quarantine. Some go into quarantine...
FAQ: EMA Care's Serology/Antibody Testing
1. I have read the research about the reliability of antibodies in a strategy for public...
Seasonal Allergies
Season allergies also known as “Hay Fever” is common, especially when the seasons change. It when...
Activities for Chanukah
Chanukah is a time of the year that People gather around the menorah and celebrate the 8-day...
Succot & Honey Allergy
Check out Food Allergies blog on Honey allergy during the Holiday season Click here!
Choosing the Right Doctor in Israel
Visiting a doctor for the first time can be overwhelming. Will this doctor listen to your...
The Chagim - Shuls and blowing the shofar
The Shofar holds great significance in the Jewish community. Every year during the holidays, Jews...
Choosing to be Happy
Is Laughter really the best cure? Laughter is contagious and it makes you feel good. laughter...
highlights from zoom meeting about students with pre-existing conditions
EMACARE invites you to enjoy the highlights from our zoom conference held on Sunday August 9th....
Updated Medical Checklist for Gap Year Students
Medical Checklist for Gap Year Students It’s probably safe to say that the Gap year packing list...
Coronavirus Weight & Health tips
Over the past few months, most countries around the world have been closed down due to the...
Managing Medication in Israel
Managing and understanding of medication can be challenging for anyone. Medication in Israel is...
How to properly wear a mask - The Do's and Don'ts
Dr Eliana Aaron talks about proper mask use and explains the reasoning behind it so you can...
Thank-you from Yeshiva's and Seminaires
I appreciate the recognition of the work my EMA CARE team and I have done to keep students healthy...
The Flu vs. Covid-19
Dr. Eliana talks about about the flu vs the coronavirus. Covid-19 and the flu both are respiratory...
Choosing the Right Doctor
Choosing the Right Doctor Visiting a doctor for the first time can be overwhelming. Will this...
Parenting your parent during the Covid-19 outbreak
Parenting a Parent During Covid19 Pandemic Everyone agrees the elderly and the older adult...
The Coronavirus and the Jewish Community
Throughout history, Jews have always lived in close communities. It has long been a defining...
How the Novel Coronavirus Can Affect Me?
With all of the news surrounding the Novel Coronavirus the past few weeks, many people are scared...
Planning a trip to the Southeast?
Traveling to the east or southeast Traveling after serving in the army, is very common amongst...
Planning a Trip to the Southeast?
Traveling to the east or southeast Traveling after serving in the army, is very common amongst...
Is the Celiac treatment right around the corner?
A new treatment for celiac: Celiac disease is an immune disease in which people can't eat gluten...
Fasting: Ancient Tradition to New Trend
Intermittent Fasting Diets Over the years, we've been approached by students who've asked us about...
Vaping Among Gap Year Students
Vaping is a common trend among college students and young adults. 34% of college students use...
Vaping among college students
Vaping is a common trend among college students and young adults. 34% of college students use...
Mental health during your gap year in Israel
The gap year program is a great experience. It allows young adults to become independent, mature,...
Jerusalem Post Features Dr. Eliana Aaron
Dr. Eliana Aaron was featured in the Jerusalem Post . Click here to read her article on water...
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Dealing with Stress: A Guide for Parents of Students in Israel
How should you deal with stress? Here is a guide for parents of students in Israel. When you read...
The Israeli Health System for Students
The Israeli health system for students is based on a national, socialist healthcare system.There...
Israeli Health Insurance for Students
Explaining Israeli health insurance for gap year students keeps EMA Care staff busy. EMA Care...
The Wildkatz Win Their First Game!!
EMA Care is a proud sponser of the MMY flag football team- The Wildkatz The Wildkatz won their...
More About Food Allergies
There are common misconceptions about food allergies. Click here to read about certain...
Bacterial and Viral Infections
It’s important to know the difference between bacterial and viral infections. Viral infections...
Allergy Free Celebrations in Israel
It's a dream come true for many children and their families to have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration...
Sudden Emotional Problems in Gap Year Students
Last week, we wrote here about students arriving in Israel with a preexisting emotional issue....
The Emotional Health of Gap Year Students in Israel
Now that the holidays are over, it’s time for gap year students to really settle into their year...
Emotional Health of Gap Year Students in Israel
Now that the holidays are over, it’s time for gap year students to really settle into their year...
Eating Healthy on Vacation
If you are one of the hundreds of visitors coming to Israel for the holidays, EMA Care offers you...
Tourist Medical Emergency
Most tourists are frightened of a medical emergency occurring while they are traveling far from...
Tourist Medical Emergency
Most tourists are frightened of a medical emergency occurring while they are traveling far from...
Medical Supplies Checklist for Gap Year Students
It's probably safe to say that the Gap year packing list your child received did not include a...
It's HOT Outside
Here in Israel we are experiencing extremely hot weather. High of 40 C, that’s 104 Fahrenheit!!...
Medical Cannabis Management in Israel
Medical cannabis management in Israel can be challenging, especially for people who are older with...
Prescription Medication in Israel
Prescription medications in Israel can oftentimes be different than in other countries. Whether...