Shabbat Clinic
The Shabbat Clinic is a special medical facility providing healthcare services on Shabbat and holidays. Sa’ad U’Marpeh’s Shabbat Clinic offers a solution for those needing medical care when regular health clinics are closed. Operating at no cost, the clinic welcomes patients from all Kupot Cholim (Israeli Public Health Funds), ensuring professional and quality care.
The Importance of the Shabbat Clinic
In Israel, many clinics are closed on Shabbat and holidays, which can be challenging for individuals needing urgent medical attention. Often, medical issues can’t wait until the next weekday or the end of a holiday. Sa’ad U’Marpeh’s Shabbat Clinic meets this need, enabling everyone to access professional medical care even when regular clinics are unavailable. This service is especially critical for families with young children, the elderly, and individuals with complex health needs requiring continuous care.
Medical Services at the Shabbat Clinic
The Shabbat Clinic provides a broad range of healthcare services:
- Medical Diagnoses: The clinic’s doctors diagnose various health issues. They have the tools and skills necessary for quick and accurate diagnoses, from infections and minor injuries to more complex medical conditions.
- Urgent and Non-Urgent Care: The clinic treats urgent conditions such as dehydration, chest pain, injuries, and high fever, as well as non-urgent issues like colds, allergies, and digestive problems.
- Medication and Prescriptions: The clinic provides essential medications for urgent care, including antibiotics, pain relievers, and other immediate treatment needs. Patients also receive prescriptions for continued care at home.
Services are delivered by a skilled and experienced medical team, including specialist doctors, nurses, and other professionals who provide each patient with personalized, compassionate care.
Advantages of Sa’ad U’Marpeh’s Shabbat Clinic
- Accessibility: The clinic is open to everyone, regardless of their health insurance, with no referral or prior appointment needed.
- Availability: The clinic is open on Shabbat and holidays when other clinics are closed, ensuring access to medical care even when options are limited.
- Professionalism: Staffed by experienced, specialist doctors who provide high-quality medical care.
- No Cost: All services are free, making it easier for everyone, especially vulnerable populations or those in financial distress, to access necessary care without added expenses.
Patient Testimonials
Many patients who have used Sa’ad U’Marpeh’s Shabbat Clinic services praise the professionalism and kindness of the medical team, the accessibility, and the quality care provided at no cost. One patient shared: “I brought my child to the Shabbat Clinic with a high fever and sore throat. The team treated him quickly and professionally, and we received an accurate diagnosis and medication for home care in no time. It’s reassuring to know there’s a place to turn to on Shabbat and holidays.”
Summary
Sa’ad U’Marpeh’s Shabbat Clinic offers a unique and essential service for the public, especially on Shabbat and holidays. Free of charge, it ensures that everyone can receive professional medical care when regular clinics are closed. The clinic provides skilled medical services by an experienced team and medical equipment lending—all at no cost.
