Health Policy Meeting – Topic: Rehabilitation Treatment Policy for Traumatic Brain Injury
The “Rehabilitation Treatment Policy for Traumatic Brain Injury” meeting was held on January 29, 2026.
Date: January 29, 2026
Meeting Chairs: Dr. Gili Gevati | Dr. Yitzhak (Zaki) Zivner
Session I – Chair: Dr. Yitzhak (Zaki) Zivner, National Rehabilitation Council & “Adi Negev” Medical Rehabilitation Center
Prof. Nachman Ash, Chair of the Board, National Institute
Dr. Safi Mandelovitz, Deputy Director-General, Ministry of Health
Presentations:
Dr. Osnat Granot, Loewenstein Rehabilitation Medical Center – Introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Ms. Smadar Ocampo, Nahariya Galilee Medical Center & “Letet Barosh” Community Initiative – Preliminary Insights: A Mother’s Perspective
Session II – Chair: Dr. Gili Gevati, Rehabilitation Division, Ministry of Defense
Presentations:
Dr. Yaron Sahar, Rehabilitation Division, Ministry of Health – Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Needs and Gaps
Prof. Rachel (Rakhel) Gardner, Tel Aviv University & Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer – Identification of Patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Therapeutic Intervention: Systemic Aspects and Gaps
Dr. Ayala Bloch, Psychologists Council, Ministry of Health & Ariel University – Long-Term Support After Brain Injury: A Systemic View on Community Rehabilitation
Session III – Panel: Community-Oriented Solutions – Long-Term Strategies
Moderator: Dr. Osnat Granot, Loewenstein Rehabilitation Medical Center
Panelists:
Dr. Gili Gevati, Rehabilitation Division, Ministry of Defense
Mr. Hagai Moial, Ministry of Welfare and Social Security
Ms. Liora Peleg, Ministry of Health
Dr. Adi Kol, Reichman University
Dr. Oleg Shapir, National Insurance Institute
Session IV – Chair: Prof. Leonard Leibovitz, National Institute
Respondents:
Dr. Yuli Trager, Soroka Medical Center & Rehabilitation Association
Dr. Yaron Sahar, Rehabilitation Division, Ministry of Health
Open Discussion
Summary: Meeting Chairs