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In a major milestone for Israel\u2019s southern periphery, a new, cutting-edge eye care center was inaugurated last Thursday at Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon. The festive ceremony was attended by Dr. Hagai Frenkel \u2013 Director General of Barzilai Medical Center, Prof. Hezi Levi, Mr. Roni Mahatzri, Rabbi Yaakov Avitan, Dr. Eyal Aloni, members of the hospital\u2019s leadership, and generous donors including the Ben Yosef family and Dr. Stephanie Becker.<\/p>\n

Scheduled to open to the public in early June, the new center is equipped with some of the most advanced imaging technologies available worldwide. Its mission is to dramatically raise the standard of ophthalmology services for residents of the region.<\/p>\n

A Full Range of Advanced Treatments<\/strong>
\nThe facility brings together a wide array of services under one roof. It includes dedicated areas for intraocular injections, a specialized pediatric unit, rooms for pre-operative cataract assessments, and surgical suites for minor procedures. Additionally, the center features a professional development complex with a high-tech wet lab designed to ensure top-tier training and ongoing excellence among staff.<\/p>\n

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Inauguration ceremony | Photo: Barzilai Medical Center Spokesperson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A New Standard for Ashkelon<\/strong>
\n\u201cThe opening of this modern and advanced eye center is a source of great pride and benefit for the residents of Ashkelon and the entire surrounding area,\u201d said Dr. Hagai Frenkel. \u201cIt allows us to elevate the professional standard\u2014clinically, technologically, and in terms of service\u2014and removes the need for long-distance travel in order to receive top-quality eye care. We\u2019ve made a major investment to bring world-class ophthalmology right here to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Honorable donors | Photo: Barzilai Medical Center Spokesperson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dr. Eyal Aloni, Director of the Ophthalmology Department, added: \u201cThis is likely the most beautiful, advanced, and efficient eye center in Israel. It combines the prestige of a private medical institution with smart and precise public design. It enables optimal treatment, elevates professionalism, and offers a world-class experience for both patients and staff. This center is living proof that in places where others try to destroy\u2014we build. Where light has been taken\u2014we bring it back to the world.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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