Overview
The Hadassah Medical Center is a leading medical institution in Jerusalem and one of Israel's largest integrated hospital and academic complexes. Founded by the Hadassah organization in 1919, it serves as a tertiary referral center providing advanced clinical care, medical research and professional training. The facility is known both for its clinical specialties and its role as a teaching hospital affiliated with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Its original location and modern campuses are landmarks in the city's medical geography; see the Jerusalem coordinates here.
Campuses and main components
Hadassah operates two principal campuses that together host hospitals, research institutes and educational faculties. The older Mount Scopus site remains part of the institution, while the larger Ein Kerem complex functions as the primary medical campus. The Ein Kerem campus houses multiple academic units and support facilities, including a hospital complex, outpatient clinics and community services.
- Academic faculties: Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy
- Health professions: School of Nursing, School of Occupational Therapy
- Research and support: National Library of Medicine, specialized research centers
- Additional amenities: on-site accommodations and a small commercial center
For institutional information and organizational context see the Hebrew-language entry center and general hospital listings here and here.
History and development
Established in the early 20th century, Hadassah grew from a community medical effort into a comprehensive medical and academic institution. Its first facility opened in central Jerusalem and later expanded to Mount Scopus. Political events in the mid-20th century prompted the development of a new, larger campus in Ein Kerem, where clinical and academic activities were consolidated. Over subsequent decades the center expanded its clinical services, research programs and teaching mission in coordination with the Hebrew University; see the university connection here.
Clinical services, research and education
As a tertiary referral hospital, Hadassah provides specialized care across many fields such as oncology, neurosurgery, transplantation and pediatrics, and it participates in national and international research collaborations. The center supports graduate and postgraduate education in medicine and allied health professions, combining bedside training with laboratory research. Many of its research outputs and educational programs are linked to national health priorities and international partnerships; additional resources and institutional profiles are available here and here.
Role and notable facts
Hadassah Medical Center is widely regarded as an essential provider of advanced medical care for Jerusalem and surrounding regions. It functions as a hub for emergency services, complex surgeries and specialized outpatient care, and it plays a public-health role in training clinicians and advancing biomedical research. The Ein Kerem campus became the main base after mid-20th-century developments; the historic Mount Scopus site remains part of the institution's heritage and ongoing activities. For visitor information and services use the Ein Kerem campus guide here.
Note: This article summarizes the center's structure, history and functions; readers seeking clinical, administrative or academic details should consult the institution's official materials or academic publications linked above.