Sprecher, in an interview with Walla News White House & Diplomatic Correspondent Idan Kweller, highlighted that the achievement was built on ongoing training and preparedness. \u201cWe relied on readiness – we train continuously, and when the moment arrived, we were ready.\u201d He emphasized the vital role of the human factor: \u201cWithin an hour, once the all-clear was given, everyone was on site. Nobody needed to be called; they were all there – a dream team of dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n
He detailed how Ichilov successfully carried out full underground relocations twice during missile threats, each time moving around 1,500 hospitalized patients within hours. The operation represented a historic first in global medicine, enabled by rehearsed emergency procedures and strong organizational cohesion.<\/p>\n
Regarding digital transformation, Sprecher noted that Ichilov has built a sophisticated data unit over the past five years and migrated all medical records to the cloud. \u201cToday, we are the only hospital in Israel with all our medical records stored in the cloud,\u201d he said, noting that this enabled the rapid deployment of AI tools during wartime. Developed within 48 hours, these tools helped detect early signs of infection and delirium among patients in underground settings, enabling earlier intervention.<\/p>\n
Sprecher noted that the war\u2019s impact has been profound not only on physical health but also on mental health across Israel. Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is leading a groundbreaking initiative to merge with Abarbanel Mental Health Center, Israel\u2019s largest psychiatric hospital.<\/p>\n
The move is based on the belief that mental and physical health must be treated together rather than as separate disciplines. Sprecher described the initiative as part of a broader transformation being led with Israel\u2019s Ministry of Health to reshape mental healthcare and create a more integrated model of care.<\/p>\n
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