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18 June 2013

Free skin cancer screenings

18 May 2013 By Mr. Matzliach 3 Comments

The intense Middle Eastern sun can put you at higher risk of skin cancer. Celebrate Skin Cancer Awareness Week with a free screening.

Filed Under: Going, going, gone! Tagged With: Clalit, freebies, health, health fund, kupat cholim, Leumit, Maccabi, Meuhedet

Hiring an exterminator? Make sure he’s licensed!

4 May 2013 By Mr. Matzliach 3 Comments

Looking to get rid of insects, rodents, or other unwanted pests? If you are hiring an exterminator, check online to make sure he’s licensed.

Filed Under: Buying Smart Tagged With: extermination, exterminator, health, license, Ministry of Environmental Protection, permit, pests, safety

Transplant priority list going into effect, sign up now!

24 December 2011 By Mr. Matzliach Leave a Comment

As of 1 January 2012, those signed up for the Adi organ donor card and their families will enjoy priority as transplant recipients.

Filed Under: Health & Safety Tagged With: health, organ donation

Switch your kupat cholim (health fund) online

19 November 2011 By Mr. Matzliach Leave a Comment

The National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi / ביטוח לאומי) has made it possible to switch health funds (kupot cholim / קופות חולים) online.

Filed Under: Health & Safety Tagged With: Bituach Leumi, health, health fund, kupat cholim, National Insurance Institute, supplemental health insurance

Maccabi reminders update on lab results, appointments

29 October 2011 By Mr. Matzliach Leave a Comment

Wish there was a better way to find out about lab results or be reminded of appointments? Maccabi health fund offers a personalized reminder service.

Filed Under: Health & Safety Tagged With: health, health fund, Maccabi

Free flu shots now available

4 October 2011 By Mr. Matzliach 2 Comments

With fall comes the flu. Now is the time to get prepared for the flu season with a free flu shot from your local health fund (קופת חולים / kupat cholim).

Filed Under: Health & Safety Tagged With: flu, freebies, health, health fund, kupat cholim, vaccines

No card? Still get served at health fund (kupat cholim)

3 October 2011 By Mr. Matzliach 3 Comments

The days of missing appointments or begging to get a prescription filled for lack of a health fund (קופת חולים / kupat cholim) magnetic card are over.

Filed Under: Health & Safety Tagged With: health, health fund, kupat cholim